The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the launch of a historic public education campaign aimed at preventing and reducing tobacco use among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young adults ages 18-24. Of the more than 2 million LGBT young adults in the U.S., more than 800,000 smoke occasionally. The “This Free Life” campaign is designed to specifically reach the occasional or “social” smokers in the LGBT community to help prevent tobacco-related disease and the loss of tens of thousands LGBT lives to tobacco use each year.
The Republic of Tea Issues Voluntary Recall of Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea
The Republic of Tea is dedicated to the health and wellness of each and every citizen (customer). As such, we are issuing a voluntary recall of our Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea in response to a possible health risk.
Making It A Lifestyle, L.L.C. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 3rd Degree, Black Gold X Advanced, and Black Label X Due to the Presence of Undeclared Sibutramine and Sildenafil
Making It A Lifestyle, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling all lots of 3rd Degree, Black Gold X Advanced and Black Label X capsule form supplements to the consumer level. The products have been found to contain undeclared sibutramine and sildenafil.
Federal judge enters order of permanent injunction against Paul W. Franck
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza entered an order of permanent injunction against Paul W. Franck of Ocala, Florida. According to the complaint filed with the consent decree, Franck manufactured and distributed drug products that were adulterated and misbranded in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The U.S. Department of Justice brought the action on behalf of the FDA.
FDA approves first drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Nuplazid (pimavanserin) tablets, the first drug approved to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with psychosis experienced by some people with Parkinson’s disease.
7-Eleven Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Fresh Fully Baked Chocolate Chunk, Sugar and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
7-Eleven, Inc. of Irving, TX is recalling fully baked chocolate chunk, sugar and oatmeal raisin cookies produced by CSM Bakery Solutions frozen cookie pucks because they may contain undeclared peanut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Bakery Express of Central FL., Inc. Issues Alleregy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in 7-Eleven Fresh to Go Cookies
Bakery Express of Central FL., Inc of Orlando, Florida is recalling select 7-ELEVEN FRESH TO GO cookies, because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
FDA approves first generic Crestor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets for the following uses
World’s Choice Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk And Soy Lecithin From Whey Protein in “Supreme Elixir”, “Kids Juice” And “Xtreme Fiber Detox”
World’s Choice Products, Inc. of San Diego, CA, is recalling the following products: 32 fluid ounce Supreme Elixir drink, 32 fluid ounce Kid’s Juice, 1 pound and 8 ounce Xtreme Fiber Detox. The recall was initiated because the products contain undeclared whey protein, which contains the allergens of milk and soy lecithin.
Southeastern Grocers Issues Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Peanuts in Bakery Creme Cakes
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores, is voluntarily recalling its 32 ounce Bakery Creme Cakes and 14 ounce Bakery Sliced Creme Cakes, because the products may contain undeclared peanuts.