The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging food distributors, retailers, and food service operators to remove from sale or service all fresh, frozen, canned, and processed oysters, clams, mussels, and whole and roe-on scallops (molluscan shellfish) from Korea that have entered the United States. This includes molluscan shellfish from Korea that entered the United States prior to May 1, 2012, when the FDA removed such products from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List (ICSSL), and that which may have inadvertently entered the country after that date. These products and any products made with them may have been exposed to human fecal waste and are potentially contaminated with norovirus.
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FDA approves new combination vaccine that protects children against two bacterial diseases
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Menhibrix, a combination vaccine for infants and children ages 6 weeks through 18 months, for prevention of invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups C and Y and Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Golden Glen Creamery Issues Voluntary Recall Of Red Pepper Onion & Garlic Cheddar Because Of Potential Health Risk
Golden Glen Creamery of Bow, WA, in cooperation with the WSDA is voluntarily recalling Red Pepper with Onion & Garlic Cheddar produced on August 30, 2011 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Creamery agreed to recall the product after a sample taken by the WSDA returned with a positive result.
Unilever Issues Allergy Alert On Pints Of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Nougat Crunch Ice Cream:Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Fudge Covered Wafer Cookies & a Chocolate Nougat Swirl
Unilever is voluntarily recalling pint containers of its Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Nougat Crunch Ice Cream: Sweet Cream Ice Cream with Fudge Covered Wafer Cookies & a Chocolate Nougat Swirl (“Chocolate Nougat Crunch”) that are missing the allergen advisory statement, “Allergy Information: Fudge covered wafer pieces have been manufactured on shared equipment that processes peanuts and tree nuts.” This allergen advisory statement should be at the end of the ingredients list but was inadvertently omitted from the recalled product.
FDA approves Perjeta for type of late-stage breast cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Perjeta (pertuzumab), a new anti-HER2 therapy, to treat patients with HER2-positive late-stage (metastatic) breast cancer.
Best Maid Cookie Company Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Walnut In Product
Best Maid Cookie Company of River Falls, Wisconsin is recalling Sienna Bakery brand Oatmeal Walnut Raisin and Sienna Bakery brand White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies due to the potential of undeclared walnut allergen.
Voluntary Recall Of Pasta Mix Products
Based on information received from Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary ST Specialty Foods, Inc. The recalled products include a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours.
U.S. Marshals seized misbranded drugs in Maine
On May 31, 2012, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized drug products from Global Biotechnologies, Inc., of Portland, Maine, pursuant to a warrant issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.
Botanical Laboratories Inc. Recalls Wellesse Digestive 3 in 1 Health® Because of Possible Health Risk
Botanical Laboratories of Ferndale, WA is recalling 38 bottles of 33.8 oz “Digestive 3 in 1 Health ” liquid dietary supplement and 275 bottles of 16 oz. “Digestive Health 3 in 1” liquid dietary supplement, because a supplier of one of the ingredients has indicated the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience : fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Sandoz US Announces Precautionary Recall Of Oral Contraceptive Introvale®, Following Report Of Packaging Flaw
Sandoz is conducting a voluntary recall of 10 lots of its generic oral contraceptive Introvale® in the US, following a recent report of a packaging flaw. The probability of this packaging flaw causing serious adverse health consequences is remote and Sandoz is not aware of any reports of related adverse events.