The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Myalept (metreleptin for injection) as replacement therapy to treat the complications of leptin deficiency, in addition to diet, in patients with congenital generalized or acquired generalized lipodystrophy.
EXPANDED – Roos Foods Voluntarily Recalls Variety of Cheeses (listed below) Due to Possible Health Risk
Update: Roos Foods has voluntarily expanded their February 23, 2014 recall to include all lots of Amigo and Mexicana brands of Requesón (part-skim ricotta in 15 oz. and 16 oz. plastic containers and all lots of Amigo, Mexicana and Santa Rosa De Lima brands of Queso de Huerta (fresh curd cheese).
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La Compania Roos Foods Retira del Mercado Voluntariamente Una Variedad de Quesos (Enlistados Abajo) Debido a un Posible Riesgo Sanitario
Roos Foods of Kenton, DE esta retirando del mercado los quesos nombrados arriba porque tienen el potencial de estar contaminados con Listeria monocytogenes, un organismo que puede causar infecciones serias y a veces fatales en niños pequenos, personas debiles o ancianas, y otros con sistemas inmunologicos debilitados. Aunque las personas sanas pueden sufrir solamente sintomas a corto plazo, tales como fiebre alta, dolor de cabeza severo, rigidez, nauseas, dolor abdominal y diarrea, la infeccion por Listeria puede causar abortos involuntarios y mortinatos entre las mujeres embarazadas.
Roos Foods Voluntarily Recalls Variety of Cheeses Due to Possible Health Risk
Roos Foods of Kenton, DE is recalling the above cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism 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.
FDA issues first orders to stop sale, distribution of tobacco products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued orders today to stop the further sale and distribution of four tobacco products currently on the market. The action marks the first time the FDA has used its authority under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act to order a manufacturer of currently available tobacco products to stop selling and distributing them.
Wolfgang B. Gourmet Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish (Anchovies) in Two Lots Of Fairway Brand Condiment Grilling Sauce
Wolfgang B. Gourmet Foods, Inc. of Catskill, NY, is voluntarily recalling approximately 236 units of FAIRWAY brand CONDIMENT GRILLING SAUCE, NET WT. 12 oz., UPC 758940706093, because it contains undeclared fish (anchovies). The Grilling Sauce is made with Worcestershire Sauce which contains anchovies as a sub-ingredient but anchovies are not listed on the label. People who are allergic to anchovies run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Evolution Fresh Voluntarily Recalls Select Bottles of “Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger” Juice Sold at California and Nevada Grocery Retailers
Evolution Fresh is initiating a voluntary product recall of approximately 1,700 bottles of “Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger” juice with a best by date of March 2, 2014. The juices, which make up less than half of one percent of total Evolution Fresh production, were sold beginning on January 18, 2014, only in California and Nevada at approximately 120 grocery stores.
Updated – Fannie May Issues A Voluntary Recall Of Its 4.0 Oz. Heart-shaped Box Of Assorted Chocolates Due To Undeclared Peanuts
Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc. is issuing the following update regarding its previously announced voluntary recall of red heart shaped boxes of assorted chocolates. The company initiated the voluntary recall on February 19, 2014. Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc. is recalling 12,000 units of its 4.0 oz., red heart-shaped gift box of assorted chocolates because the box includes one piece of candy that contains peanuts, a known allergen, and the food ingredient label on the box did not state that the product contained peanuts.
Falafel King Voluntarily Recalls Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps Because of Possible Health Risk
Falafel King of Boulder, Colorado is recalling 10 ounce containers of Hatch Green Chile Hummus and 8.5 ounce Hatch Green Chile Wraps because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism 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.
Med-Vet International Issues Nationwide Recall of Veterinary 1/2cc U-40 Insulin Syringes Due to Mismarked Syringe Barrels
On Feb. 14, 2014 , Med-Vet International initiated a nationwide recall of 140 boxes of 1/2cc U-40 insulin
syringes. The syringes have been found to be labeled with 40 units per 1/2cc syringe and they should be
marked with only 20 units per 1/2cc, which potentially could result in lower than prescribed doses of
insulin.