The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a proposal to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive behavior because they present an unreasonable and substantial risk to public health that cannot be corrected or eliminated through changes to the labeling.
Urgent Product Recall for Undeclared Soy and Milk Allergens
MagZuma Nutrition of Tulsa Oklahoma is recalling effected lots of it’s Life’s Qik Fix™ and Zuma Supreme™ products because they contain undeclared SOY and MILK allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy or Milk allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date and there are no other product concerns except for people that have Soy or Milk allergies.
Exceptional Health Products Issues Allergy Allert On Undeclared Soy And Milk Allergens In Angel Wings™- Daily Multi 120 Capsules
Exceptional Health Products of Tulsa Oklahoma is recalling Angel Wings™ – Daily Multi 120 Capsules because this product contains undeclared SOY and MILK allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy or Milk allergens run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Medtronic Announces Worldwide Voluntary Recall for Battery Pack In Covidien Oridion Labeled Capnostream™20 and Capnostream™20p Patient Monitors
DUBLIN – Medtronic is notifying customers worldwide of a voluntary recall for the battery pack used in its Covidien Oridion labeled Capnostream™20 and Capnostream™20p Patient Monitors. This voluntary recall is being conducted due to a battery manufacturing defect that may increase the risk of thermal damage in the battery pack.
Mary’s Home Canning Recalls Mary’s Home Made Vegetable Soup Because of Possible Health Risk
Mary’s Home Canning of Lancaster, PA is recalling 516 jars of Mary’s Homemade Vegetable Soup (Net Wt. 16 OZ) and 1,128 jars of Mary’s Homemade Vegetable Soup (Net Wt. 32 OZ), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Sterile Compounded Products Due to FDA Concern of Lack of Sterility Assurance
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of sterile products aseptically compounded and packaged by Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. that remain within expiry due to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) concern over a lack of sterility assurance and other quality issues. Administration of a sterile drug product intended to be sterile that is compromised may result in serious and potentially life-threatening infections or death. To date, Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse effects or injuries.
Back to Nature Expands Voluntary Recall for Limited Number of Classic Creme Cookies Due to Undeclared Milk
Back to Nature Foods, LLC is expanding its voluntary recall to include four (4) additional lots of its Classic Creme cookies, 12 oz packages, because they may contain undeclared milk, not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
FDA launches first ad campaign focused on dangers of smokeless tobacco among rural teens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it is expanding its award-winning “The Real Cost” campaign to educate rural, white male teenagers about the negative health consequences associated with smokeless tobacco use. For the first time, messages on the dangers of smokeless tobacco use – including nicotine addiction, gum disease, tooth loss, and multiple kinds of cancer – are being highlighted through the placement of advertisements in 35 U.S. markets specifically selected to reach the campaign’s target audience.
Midwest International Corp Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Hosdo Cake
MIDWEST INTERNATIONAL CORP., 47-57 BRIDGEWATER STREET, BROOKLYN NY 11222 is recalling HOSDO CAKE because it contains undeclared milk. Consumers who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. In addition, this product was found to contain an unallowed, unidentified green/yellow fluorescent dye.
Milky Way International Trading Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Nice! Peach Slices and Nice! Mixed Fruits in 8-ounce Glass Jars Due to Possible Glass in Products
Milky Way International Trading Corp. is initiating a voluntary recall of Nice! Peach Slices and Nice! Mixed Fruit in 8-ounce glass jars out of an abundance of caution due to potential glass in the product. The affected products were distributed to Walgreens stores nationwide and display the lots below.