The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first gel sealant for use in stopping fluid from leaking through the incision in a patient’s cornea after cataract surgery with intraocular lens placement in adults. Prior to today’s approval, stitches were the only option for closing a leaking corneal incision after cataract surgery.
Category Archives: Food & Drug Recalls
Flat Creek Farm & Dairy Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
Flat Creek Farm & Dairy of Swainsboro, GA has recalled 90 pounds of Heavenly Blue and 78 pounds of Aztec Cheddar cheese, because of potential contamination of Salmonella. Flat Creek is in the process of notifying all of the purchasers.
FDA approves Farxiga to treat type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Farxiga (dapaglifozin) tablets to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes.
L.M. Noodle Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat Flour, Soy Flour Whey and Milk in Butterballs
L.M. Noodle Company of Wiggins, CO is recalling its Marlyce’s Butterballs because they contain
undeclared wheat flour, soy flour, whey and milk. People who have allergies to wheat and soy
flour, whey and milk run the risk of serious or life-threating allergic reaction if they consume these
products.
Nipro Diagnostics, Inc. Initiates Voluntary Recall of Certain TRUEbalance and TRUEtrack Blood Glucose Meters
Nipro Diagnostics, Inc. today announced it is initiating a voluntary recall and replacement of a limited number of TRUEbalance and TRUEtrack Blood Glucose Meters distributed both in the United States and outside the United States. The company has determined that certain isolated TRUEbalance and TRUEtrack Blood Glucose Meters distributed in the United States have an incorrect factory-set unit of measure that displays the glucose result in mmoi/L rather than mg/dl.
Tonia’s Biscotti II LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat, Milk, and Soy in Tonia’s Biscotti Sampler Bags, Lemon Biscotti Dipped in White Chocolate Bags, and Individually Wrapped Biscotti of All Flavors
Tonia’s Biscotti II LLC of Homer, AK is recalling Sampler Bags, Lemon Biscotti dipped in White Chocolate Bags, and individually wrapped biscotti of all flavors because they may contain undeclared wheat, milk, and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, milk, and/or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Baxter Initiates Nationwide Voluntary recall Of Select Lots of Premix Parenteral Nutrition
Baxter International Inc. announced today it has initiated a voluntary recall in the United States of two lots of CLINIMIX and one lot of CLINIMIX E Injection parenteral nutrition products to the user level due to complaints of particulate matter found in the products.
Deseo Rebajar Inc. Inicia un Recogido Voluntario del Producto en Cápsulas “Burn 7” Debido a Ingrediente Activo sin Declarar
Deseo Rebajar Inc. está recogiendo voluntariamente el lote# MFD: 07.18.2013 (Exp: 07.17.2015) del producto Burn 7. Pruebas de laboratorio del FDA encontraron que este suplemento dietético contenía el ingrediente activo Sibutramina sin declarar.
Voluntary Field Corrective Action Initiated for Vital Signs Device’s CO2 Multi Absorber Due to a Health Risk
Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company, has initiated a voluntary field corrective action of the disposable Multi Absorber Original after becoming aware of a potential safety issue due to air leakage associated with the CO2 Multi Absorber. The Multi Absorber Original may have a thin wall condition which may lead to small holes in the water (drain tube). This may result in a loss of anesthetic gases, ventilation and oxygenation.
Campbell Recalls 300 Cases of Prego Traditional Italian Sauce Due to a Risk of Spoilage
Campbell Soup Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 300 cases of 24-ounce jars of Prego Traditional Italian sauce because of a risk of spoilage. The affected product was manufactured on December 15, 2013 and can be identified by the Best By date of June 16, 2015 and a four-digit, military time code ranging from CT BJ ZV 0330 through CT BJ ZV 0449.