Pacific American Fish Co, Inc. of Vernon, California is recalling SHI306 Shishamo 4L 5PC (23-28G) Wild, Pack 4/20TR, Lots 202885-2 & 201011-3, Master Carton information. Based on FDA Import Alert, this type of processing and size of product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause food borne illness.
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Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy Protein In Certain "Nibble With Gibble’s" And Kay And Ray’s Branded Products
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. of Chambersburg, PA, is recalling packages of chips because they may contain undeclared soy protein. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivities to soy protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, if they consume these products.
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Consumer Alert: Undeclared Peanuts In Dry Fruit "Kachori"
New York State Acting Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers to undeclared peanuts in Dry Fruit “Kachori”, packaged and distributed by Maya Overseas Food Inc., located at 48-85 Maspeth Ave in Maspeth, New York. People who have severe sensitivity to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
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Advanced genomic test helps trace sources of foodborne illness outbreak
FDA scientists successfully used a new genome sequencing test to retrospectively examine a 2009-10 foodborne illness outbreak to help trace the source of the infection. PCE
FDA permits marketing of first test for most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks
The Ridascreen Norovirus 3rd Generation EIA assay is for use when a number of people have simultaneously contracted gastroenteritis and there is a clear avenue for virus transmission, such as a shared location or food.
Urgent Recall on Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers Which May Contain Undeclared Milk and Undeclared Food Coloring Additives.
Haddon House of Medford, New Jersey is recalling Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers (UPC 076606-710889), because it may contain undeclared milk and food coloring additives used to create the cheese powder listed on the label. 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.
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PHOTO – Hua Shing International Trading Corp Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Fish
HUA SHING INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP AT 50 ELDRIDGE ST-1FL NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10002 is recalling FROZEN SCDA (fish) discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of product by Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the fish was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
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Hua Shing International Trading Corp Issues an Alert on Uneviscerated Fish
HUA SHING INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP AT 50 ELDRIDGE ST-1FL NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10002 is recalling FROZEN SCDA (fish) discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of product by Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the fish was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
This product maybe contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food –borne illness.
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FDA approves product to prevent bleeding in people with rare genetic defect
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Corifact, the first product intended to prevent bleeding in people with the rare genetic defect congenital Factor XIII deficiency.
FDA warns against certain uses of asthma drug terbutaline for preterm labor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that terbutaline administered by injection or through an infusion pump should not be used in pregnant women for prevention or prolonged (beyond 48-72 hours) treatment of preterm labor due to the potential for serious maternal heart problems and death. In addition, oral terbutaline tablets should not be used for prevention or treatment of preterm labor. The FDA is requiring the addition of a Boxed Warning and Contraindication to the drug prescribing information (labeling) to warn against these uses.