The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use for Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) 0.3 mg to treat diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME).
J.J. Fuds, Inc. Expands Recall of Pet Food Because of Possible Health Risk
J.J. Fuds in Valparaiso, IN is expanding their recall to include all lots and products of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks, Beef Tender Chunks and Duckling Tender Chunks Pet Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and or Salmonella, organisms which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Middle East Bakery, Inc. Expands Allergy Alert Due to the Potential for Undeclared Soy in Select Lots of Joseph’s Bread Products and Trader Joe’s Pita Products
Middle East Bakery, Inc. of Lawrence, Massachusetts is recalling select lots of bread products bearing the Joseph’s and Trader Joe’s brand names because they may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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Christ Kitchen Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Blameless Blondies Cookie Bar
Christ Kitchen of Spokane, Washington is recalling 199/15 oz. packages of Blameless Blondies Brownie because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Federal judge approves consent decree with Maquet Holding B.V. & Co.
A federal judge from the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire has entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Maquet Holding B.V. & Co. KG (Maquet), and two of the company’s officers, Heinz Jacqui and Gail Christie, for repeatedly failing to correct violations at three of its companies, which are also named on the consent decree: Atrium Medical Corporation (Atrium) in Hudson, New Hampshire; Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC (Maquet CV) in Wayne, New Jersey; and Maquet Cardiopulmonary AG (Maquet CP) in Rastatt and Hechingen, Germany.
The Jefferson Street Bakery Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In "Amana Dinner Rolls"
The Jefferson Street Bakery of Burlington, IA, is recalling all “Amana Dinner Rolls” produced with lot number “834J364” because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Wyked Labs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Eight Dietary Supplement Products Due to Presence of Prohormone Ingredients
Wyked Labs of Winter Park, Florida is voluntarily conducting a nationwide recall of all lot codes of the following products (collectively, the “Recalled Products”) to the user/consumer level
FDA approves first tissue adhesive for internal use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved TissuGlu, the first tissue adhesive approved for internal use.
Whole Foods Market Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts from Stores in AL, GA, MS, NC, SC and TN Due to Possible Health Risk
Whole Foods Market is recalling packaged raw macadamia nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is 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.
FDA approves Ibrance for postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Ibrance (palbociclib) to treat advanced (metastatic) breast cancer.