Food allergies have touched the lives of most of us. Thousands of Americans experience life-threatening, food-related reactions each year, and an estimated 20 people die from them annually. In some cases, such reactions occur despite a careful reading of packaged food labels by conscientious consumers. To me, that’s unacceptable. The FDA is committed to advancing our efforts to help ensure that Americans have access to the information they need about common allergens in packaged foods.
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UBC Food Distributors Recalls Hot Curry Powder and Curry Powder due to Lead
This voluntary recall has been initiated by UBC Food Distributors Inc, due to a high level of lead found in the product after testing was done by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, which found high traces of lead.
Urgent: Curry Spice Recall
This voluntary recall has been initiated by UBC Food Distributors Inc, due to a high level of lead found in the product after testing was done by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, which found high traces of lead.
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Shirley’s Cookie Company In. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in "Chocolate Whoopie Pie"
Shirley’s Cookie Company Inc. of Claysburg, PA, is recalling its 16 ounce packages of “Chocolate Whoopie Pie” because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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FDA permits marketing of a diagnostic test to aid in the determination of menopausal status
FDA permits marketing of a diagnostic test to aid in the determination of menopausal status
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on how new regulatory authorities will assist the agency in more forcefully addressing opioid crisis; included as part of the newly enacted Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act
The SUPPORT Act grants FDA additional authorities to meaningfully advance efforts to combat the crisis of opioid addiction plaguing our nation.
Sirob Imports, Inc. Issues Recall Due to Elevated Lead in Spices
Sirob Imports, Inc of Lindenhurst, NY is recalling, Corrado, Orlando Imports, Nouri’s Syrian Bakery, Mediterranean Specialty Foods Brand and Butera Fruit Market Curry Powder because it contains elevated levels of lead.
FDA approves new drug to treat influenza
FDA approved Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) to treat acute uncomplicated flu in patients 12 years old and older who have been symptomatic for less than 48 hours.
G & C Raw, LLC is Expanding Recall to Include All Product Lots Manufactured from February 27, 2018 Through July 20, 2018, Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk
G & C Raw, of Versailles, OH is recalling all products lots manufactured from February 27, 2018 through July 20, 2018, as a precaution because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Federal judge enters consent decree against Tennessee over-the-counter drug manufacturer
A federal court orders a Tennessee-based company to stop selling over-the-counter (OTC) drug products