The FDA is tasked with taking important steps to respond to the emerging Zika virus outbreak. One of the agency’s key public health responsibilities is to help ensure the safety of the nation’s blood supply.
FDA approves Adlyxin to treat type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Adlyxin (lixisenatide), a once-daily injection to improve glycemic control (blood sugar levels), along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Let’s Do Lunch, Inc., dba Integrated Food Service, Expands Voluntary Recall
Let’s Do Lunch, Inc., dba Integrated Food Service (IFS)of Gardena, CA, is expanding the scope of their June
19, 2016, voluntarily recall of certain ready-to-eat sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Meijer Recalls Fresh Salad Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Meijer is announcing a recall of select fresh salads and sandwiches due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination. The Markets of Meijer Salads and Sandwiches were sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16. There have been no known illnesses reported to Meijer from the product affected by this recall.
General Mills Expands Retail Flour Recall
Due to four new confirmed illnesses, General Mills is adding additional flour production dates to the previously announced U.S. retail flour recall that was originally announced on May 31, 2016. The illnesses reported to health officials continue to be connected with consumers reporting that they ate or handled uncooked dough or ate uncooked batter made with raw flour.
FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved safety labeling changes for a class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, to enhance warnings about their association with disabling and potentially permanent side effects and to limit their use in patients with less serious bacterial infections.
Voluntary Recall for 30 Bakery Products
Weis Markets of Sunbury, PA, is issuing a voluntary recall for 30 bakery products including muffins, cookies, shortbread and baked bread items due to the potential presence of small metal fragments (2-9mm) in the sugar topping used on these products.
Allergen Alert: Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits with trace peanuts
Kwik Trip, Inc. located in La Crosse, WI is recalling Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits in an 8.25 oz. cup because they may contain undeclared traces of peanuts. Consumers who are allergic to peanuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. On July 21, 2016 Kwik Trip, Inc. became aware of this situation and have removed all Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits from their Retail location due to the undeclared allergen.
Talon Compounding Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of HCG and Sermorelin Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Talon Compounding Pharmacy (“TCP”) of San Antonio, Texas, is voluntarily recalling all lots of lyophilized HCG and sermorelin aseptically compounded and packaged by TCP and that remain within expiry due to the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) concern over a lack of sterility assurance
Starway Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Unallowed Color Ponceau 4R (E124) in Peony Mark Brand Biscuits
Starway Incorporated, located at 137 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, is recalling Peony Mark Brand Biscuits because the product contains undeclared milk and unallowed color Ponceau 4R (E124). People who have severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.