FDA issues a request for information to solicit feedback on how consumers are using plant-based substitutes for milk, cheese and other dairy foods.
Category Archives: Food & Drug Recalls
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation Voluntarily Recalls
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation is
voluntarily recalling all of its products produced at the Keaau facility between Sept. 6 – 21, 2018 due to a potential contamination of Escherichia coli (E. coli). The recall was
initiated due to E. coli being detected in the well water and distribution system that
supplies the firm’s operations. No illnesses related to the water have been reported to
the state.
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Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new FDA commitment to disclose retailer information for certain food recalls to improve consumer safety
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new FDA commitment to disclose retailer information for certain food recalls to improve consumer safety
Allergy Alert Issued in Whole Foods Market Stores Nationwide for Undeclared Milk in 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips because the product may contain undeclared milk that was not listed on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product
Voluntary Recall on Harris Teeter Low Fat Cookies & Cream Frozen Yogurt Due to Undeclared Peanut Product
Harris Teeter is notifying shoppers of a voluntarily recall of Harris Teeter Low Fat Frozen Yogurt Cookies & Cream 1.5 qt laminated cartons, UPC 0 72036 98182 0, with all SELL BY DATES up to 07/30/19 due to undeclared peanut product.
Remarks from Anna Abram as prepared for delivery to the 2018 Intergovermental Meeting on Drug Compounding
Remarks by FDA’s Anna Abram to the 2018 Intergovermental Meeting on Drug Compounding
FDA awards 12 grants to fund new clinical trials to advance the development of medical products for the treatment of rare diseases
FDA has awarded 12 new clinical trial research grants to enhance the development of medical products for patients with rare diseases
Purus Labs Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Soy in MyoWhey
Purus Labs, Inc of Plano, Texas is recalling MyoWhey Chocolate Cookie Crunch,
because it may contain undeclared milk and soy. This only effects products with Lot
number PL: 0100518 Exp: 04/2020. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to
milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume
these products.
Getinge Issues Worldwide Voluntary Correction of Maquet/Getinge Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) For Interruption and/or Inability to Start Therapy at Altitudes above 3,200 Feet/975 Meters
Getinge is voluntarily initiating a Worldwide recall involving a field correction of approximately 5,223 Maquet/Getinge Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) sold by Datascope Corp., for a potential interruption and/or inability to start therapy to the patient regarding the use of certain Intra-Aortic Balloons (IABs) prior to or during the use with Cardiosave IABP for users who are at altitudes above 3200 feet/975 meters. This condition could potentially lead to patient hemodynamic instability.
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the FDA’s ongoing efforts to prevent foodborne outbreaks of Cyclospora
he safety of the American food supply is one of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest priorities. A key part of our work in this space focuses on implementing the principles and measures of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The actions directed by FSMA are designed to prevent foodborne illness and food safety problems from happening.