FDA announces proposed shellfish equivalence determination with the EU that will create new market access for U.S. exporters as well as make a wider selection of healthy and safe shellfish options available to consumers. It will also assure American consumers that imported molluscan shellfish from Europe is as safe as what we produce in the U.S.
Category Archives: Food Safety News
Ciolo Foods Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Tree Nuts in “Ciolo Nut-Free Basil
Ciolo Foods of Lafayette, CO has voluntarily recalled it’s 7-ounce containers of “Nut-Free Basil Pesto” because they contain undeclared tree nuts (Pine Nuts and Walnuts). People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to Pine Nuts and/or Walnuts run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDA activities related to the ongoing post-market review of Essure and FDA’s commitment to keep women informed
The FDA is actively evaluating a significant increase in the number of medical device reports submitted to the agency on the Essure device from October to December 2017
FDA approves first tests to screen for tickborne parasite in whole blood and plasma to protect the U.S. blood supply
FDA approves first tests to screen for tickborne parasite in blood donations
FDA expands approval of replacement heart valve, smallest mechanical valve size approved in the world
FDA expands approval of replacement heart valve, smallest mechanical valve size approved in the world
FDA approves new HIV treatment for patients who have limited treatment options
The FDA approved Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk), a new type of antiretroviral medication for adult patients living with HIV who have tried multiple HIV medications in the past (heavily treatment-experienced) and whose HIV infections cannot be successfully treated with other currently available therapies.
FDA authorizes, with special controls, direct-to-consumer test that reports three mutations in the BRCA breast cancer genes
FDA has authorized 23andMe to market a consumer test that reports only 3 out of more than 1,000 known mutations in BRCA genes
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDA’s commitment to modernizing food and nutrition programs
FDA announces commitment to modernize and streamline our food and nutrition programs to make sure that our investments of new and existing resources achieve their intended public health goals.
FDA warns of fraudulent and unapproved flu products
FDA warns of fraudulent and unapproved flu products
FDA alerts health care professionals and patients not to use compounded drugs from Cantrell Drug Company; agency seeks action to stop production and distribution
FDA is alerting not to use drug products produced by Cantrell Drug Company that were distributed nationwide.