Fine Mexican Food Products, Inc. (FMP) located in the City of Ontario in California is recalling 1,423 Cases of 12/2 lb. Frozen Avocado Pulp and 1,820 Cases IQF 8/3 lb. IQF Avocado Halves as distributed since June/2010 because of the possibility 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.
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Category Archives: Food & Drug Recalls
Falcon Trading Company, Inc./SunRidge Farms Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Milk Chocolate Cranberries
The SunRidge Farms All Natural Milk Chocolate Cranberries may contain SunRidge Farms All Natural Milk Chocolate Toffee Peanuts. We are initiating the voluntary recall because the products have the potential to be contaminated with an undeclared allergen.
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FDA announces changes in drug center’s oncology office
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced organizational changes within the office responsible for reviewing all drug and biologic applications for cancer therapies. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s (CDER) Office of Oncology Drug Products has been reorganized and renamed the Office of Hematology and Oncology Products (OHOP).
Chocolate Decadence Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Multiple Lines of Chocolate Products
Chocolate Decadence, Eugene, Oregon, is recalling multiple lines of chocolate products because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Watkins Incorporated Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Soynilla
Watkins Inc. of Winona, MN, is recalling 1,535 units of its individual 7.7 ounce containers of SoyNilla, because it contains an undeclared milk ingredient. SoyNilla was distributed nationwide through the Watkins network of independent contractors, associates and mail orders.
FDA warns consumers of botulism risk in La Ruche tapenade, spreadable tomato paste
The FDA is warning consumers not to eat tapenade or spreadable dried tomato paste manufactured by the French food company La Ruche. French health authorities have reported an outbreak of botulism in France linked to the company’s products sold under the brand names “Les délices de Marie-Claire,” “Terre de Mistral” and Les Secrets d’Anaïs.” Eight adults are currently suffering from respiratory failure as a result of eating foods containing the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum.
BUI Natural Tofu Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Their Shrimp Salad Roll and Vegetarian Salad Roll
BUI Natural Tofu, Portland, Oregon is voluntarily recalling their Shrimp Salad Roll and Vegetarian Salad Roll because they contain undeclared soy and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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FDA: Pilot projects to explore ways to trace sources of foodborne illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today said that two new pilot projects will enhance the agency’s and industry’s ability to trace products responsible for foodborne illness outbreaks.
Best Food Cash & Carry Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Sulfite In Deer Brand “Raisin Golden�
Best Food Cash & Carry Inc. of Maspeth, NY is recalling its 14 oz Raisin Golden packages of Deer Raisin Golden because they contain undeclared sulfite. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
FDA announces new staff training for medical device reviewers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced two new training programs designed to improve the consistency of medical device reviews by enhancing the skills of those reviewing premarket applications at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).