The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients of a voluntary recall of all non-expired drug products produced for sterile use and distributed nationwide by Medistat RX, LLC, in Foley, Alabama, due to possible contamination. The recalled products were distributed between November 1, 2014, and September 3, 2015.
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Appeeling Fruit Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Production Of
Appeeling Fruit Inc. in Dauberville, Penn. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of consumer packages of fresh sliced apples with Best-if-Used-by dates of 09/14/15 and 09/21/15, due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Anhing Corporation Announces Recall of ABC Shaped Cookies Banh Chu
It was confirmed on 09/10/15 that Anhing Corporation issued a press release for their recall of ABC Cookies Banh Chu due to elevated levels of lead since serving size was not accurate on the label (please see email below). The firm’s press release was sent to a AP on 08/14/15. Further label review conducted by the firm also showed the following additional labeling errors; not declaring flour as wheat flour and label stating vegetable oil as ingredient when it is actually highly refined coconut oil.
The FDA takes important steps in modernizing the food safety system
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Nine Alaska Safeway and Carrs Stores Voluntarily Recall Deli Sandwiches Containing Cucumbers in Cooperation with the Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Poona Contamination
In cooperation with the Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce recall of cucumbers that may be contaminated with Salmonella Poona, Safeway is voluntarily recalling made-to-order deli sandwiches with cucumbers produced by Andrew and Williamson and sold in nine Safeway and Carrs stores in Alaska.
Okarche Bakery, Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, Wheat and Yellow #5 in Frozen Cookie Dough
Okarche Bakery of Okarche, OK is recalling ALL FROZEN COOKIE DOUGH, because it may contain undeclared Milk, Soy, Wheat and Yellow #5. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The Kraft Heinz Company Expands Voluntary Recall of Wrapped American Slices
The Kraft Heinz Company is expanding the voluntary recall of select code dates and manufacturing codes of individually-wrapped American slices due to the possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could potentially cause a choking hazard.
Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce Recalls Limited Edition Brand Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk
Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce (“A&W”) of San Diego, California is voluntarily recalling all cucumbers sold under the Limited Edition® label during the period from August 1, 2015 through September 3, 2015 because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
FDA approves new orphan drug to treat rare autosomal recessive disorder
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xuriden (uridine triacetate), the first FDA-approved treatment for patients with hereditary orotic aciduria. Hereditary orotic aciduria is a rare metabolic disorder, which has been reported in approximately 20 patients worldwide.
Food Nation Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "Western Beef Packaged of Sun Dried Tomatoes"
Food Nation Produce 47-05 Metropolitan Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385 is recalling Western Beef packaged of Sun Dried Tomatoes, because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious of life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
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