Good Earth Egg Company, LLC of Bonne Terre, Missouri has announced a voluntary recall of its shell eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
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Baxter Initiates Voluntary Recall of All Unexpired Lots of 50mm 0.2 Micron Filters
Baxter International Inc. of Deerfield, Illinois, announced today it is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of 50mm 0.2 micron filters (product code H93835) due to the potential for a missing filter support membrane and for potential presence of particulate matter. These issues are associated with a component manufactured by an external supplier, and were identified prior to patient involvement as a result of complaints from customers at compounding facilities.
Spices USA Inc. Issues Alert on Elevated Levels of Lead in Ground Turmeric
Hialeah, FL – Spices USA Inc. is recalling 772 bags, 50 pounds each, of TASTY SAWA GROUND TURMERIC, used for furthering manufacturing or repacking, because it contains elevated levels of lead. Consumers are warned not to use the product. Lead can accumulate in the body over time, and too much of it can cause serious and sometimes permanent adverse health consequences.
Fred Meyer Recalls Deli Superfood Wrap Due to Undeclared Allergens
Fred Meyer Stores has recalled a Deli BTG Superfood Wrap sold in its retail stores because the product may contain milk, soy, wheat and cashews not listed on the label.
Graceleigh, Inc. Recalls Sammy’s Milk Baby Food Because of Possible Health Risk
Graceleigh, Inc. d/b/a Sammy’s Milk is recalling all lots of Sammy’s Milk Baby Food because of possible presence of Cronobacter, a bacteria that can cause severe and sometimes fatal blood infections or meningitis in infants and it may not provide adequate nutritional levels of iron.
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FDA warns against the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession.
Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Quantity of 11 oz. American Salad due to Possible Allergen Exposure
Fresh Express Incorporated of Orlando, Florida, is voluntarily conducting a precautionary recall of 480 cases of 11 oz. Fresh Express American Salad with a Product Code of G264A12A and Use-By Date of October 5, due to possible exposure to undeclared allergens (egg, milk, wheat, anchovy). Fresh Express representatives are coordinating with retail stores to ensure removal of the recalled product from store shelves where distributed in primarily southern states.
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FDA Statement from Todd Simpson, FDA Chief Information Officer (CIO) on GAO Report Regarding FDA’s IT Security Program
Information security and the protection of industry and public health information are among the FDA’s highest priorities and we do not take lightly the recommendations provided by the GAO in its June 2016 report.
Updated Recall Information: McCain Foods USA, Inc. Issues Expanded Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Frozen Onion Rings Sold and Distributed Under Private Label Retailer Brands
McCain Foods USA, Inc. of Lisle, IL, today announced it is expanding its voluntarily recall of retail, frozen onion rings to include two (2) additional private label retail branded products due to the use of incorrect packaging that does not declare milk as one of the ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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FDA approves first automated insulin delivery device for type 1 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Medtronic’s MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system, the first FDA-approved device that is intended to automatically monitor glucose (sugar) and provide appropriate basal insulin doses in people 14 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes.