FDA issues first product marketing orders through premarket tobacco application pathway

Following a rigorous, science-based review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that for the first time it has authorized the marketing of new tobacco products through the premarket tobacco application (PMTA) pathway. This action permits the tobacco products to be sold in the U.S., but does not mean that they are safe or “FDA approved.” All tobacco products are potentially harmful and addictive and those who do not use tobacco products should continue to abstain from doing so.

FDA approves Cotellic as part of combination treatment for advanced melanoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cotellic (cobimetinib) to be used in combination with vemurafenib to treat advanced melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body or can’t be removed by surgery, and that has a certain type of abnormal gene (BRAF V600E or V600K mutation).

Brett Anthony Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Chestnuts in Whole Foods Brand Wild Mushroom Soup Sold in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota and Nebraska Stores

Brett Anthony Foods of Elk Grove Village Illinois is recalling 109, 24oz cups of Wild Mushroom Soup because it may contain undeclared chestnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to chestnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Zenobia Company LLC. Recalls Ground Flax Seed Meal Because of Possible Health Risk

Zenobia Company LLC. of Yonkers, NY is recalling Ground Flax Seed Meal, 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.

Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Production of Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats Due to the Presence of Propylene Glycol

Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. is voluntarily recalling a limited production of Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats that may contain low levels of propylene glycol, which is not permitted by the FDA for use in cat food. Cats reacting to high doses of propylene glycol may exhibit signs of depression and may have a loss of coordination, muscle twitching, and excessive urination and thirst.
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Brett Anthony Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut, Egg, Sulfite in Whole Foods Brand Tofu Curry Cous Cous Box 16oz

Brett Anthony Foods of Elk Grove Village Illinois is recalling two 16oz containers of Tofu Curry Cous Cous Box because it may contain undeclared peanut, egg, sulfite. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut, egg, sulfite run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

World Variety Produce, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Italian Pine Nuts Because of Possible Health Risk

World Variety Produce, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling Italian Pine Nuts 2oz and 3oz, because it has 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.