Sassy Cow Creamery, LLC of Columbus, WI is recalling Blueberry Cheesecake and Butter Pecan Ice Cream because it may contain undeclared peanuts or egg and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg, soy, or peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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Louie Foods International Voluntarily Recalls Certain Sprouts
Louie Foods International of Fresno, California, is voluntarily recalling all Louie’s brand sprouts with a “Use By” date on or before 4/14/11, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. To-date, no illnesses have been reported.
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Frankly Fresh Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Seafood Salad Products Because Of Possible Health Risk
Frankly Fresh, Inc. of Carson, CA. Is voluntarily recalling its seafood line of products, because it has
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.
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FDA Issues Statement on Makena
On February 3, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) for the reduction of the risk of certain preterm births in women who have had at least one prior preterm birth. KV Pharmaceuticals, the drug’s owner, received considerable assistance from the federal government in connection with the development of Makena by relying on research funded by the National Institutes of Health to demonstrate the drug’s effectiveness. It also obtained seven years of exclusivity under the Orphan Drug Act, obtained approval under FDA’s accelerated approval program, and received expedited review.
JOINT EPA/FDA STATEMENT: Update on Ongoing Monitoring
In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to increase the level of nationwide monitoring of milk, precipitation, drinking water, and other potential exposure routes.
THE SMOKEHOUSE LLC RECALLS ONE BATCH OF PORTIER FINE FOODS NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
The Smokehouse LLC of Mamaroneck, New York, is conducting a voluntary recall of PORTIER FINE FOODS Norwegian Smoked Salmon of various size packages including 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz. and random weight sizes, Batch Code 066 only, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
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FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Soladek Vitamin Solution
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to stop using Soladek, a vitamin-solution product marketed by Indo Pharma, S.A., of the Dominican Republic, because the product may contain dangerously high levels of vitamins A and D.
Soladek is marketed with claims that the product treats “hypo and avitaminosis, rickets, growth, dentition, lactation, fractures, infection, convalescence, protection and regeneration of certain epithelium (bronchial, glandular, ocular, cutaneous), corticotherapy, aging and pregnancy.” The product is sold in a box labeled in Spanish and containing a vial of the solution.
FDA approves new treatment for a type of late-stage skin cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Yervoy (ipilimumab) to treat patients with late-stage (metastatic) melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
FDA approves Zostavax vaccine to prevent shingles in individuals 50 to 59 years of age
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the use of Zostavax, a live attenuated virus vaccine, for the prevention of shingles in individuals 50 to 59 years of age. Zostavax is already approved for use in individuals 60 years of age and older.
Lakeside Foods Issues Recall of Nationwide Pickled Sliced Beets
Lakeside Foods, Inc. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin is initiating a voluntary recall of 3000 cases of
lOS-ounce canned pickled sliced beets because some cans may have been under processed. While no illnesses have been reported, these cans have the potential to be contaminated with
harmful organisms including Clostridium botulinum.
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