Big Red Tomato Packers, LLC of Fort Pierce, FL is voluntarily issuing a limited recall of 790 – 20 and 25 lb. boxes of fresh tomatoes of lot 1106, because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
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Updated FDA requirements for infant formula will maintain high-quality standards and help ensure healthy growth of infants
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published an interim final rule to further safeguard the health of infants fed infant formula in the United States. The rule, which sets standards for manufacturers to produce safe infant formula that supports healthy growth, is accompanied by two draft guidance documents for industry.
Pro-Pet LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination.
FDA Commissioner Hamburg travels to India
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. will travel February 10-18 to India to further strengthen cooperation between the FDA and its Indian regulatory counterparts.
FDA launches its first national public education campaign to prevent, reduce youth tobacco use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the launch of a national public education campaign to prevent youth tobacco use and reduce the number of kids ages 12 to 17 who become regular smokers. ‘The Real Cost’ campaign is the FDA’s first of several planned tobacco education campaigns using the new authority granted under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, signed into law by President Obama in 2009.
Humei Trading Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "Dried Lily"
Humei Trading Inc of 147-34 176th Street 1st Floor, Jamaica NY 11434, is recalling its 340g (12oz) Packages of “Dried Lily” because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
K-Fat Inc. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites In Kfi Sweetened Ginger Cand
K-Fat Inc. 13 Meadow St. Brooklyn, N.Y., 11206 is recalling KFI Sweetened Ginger Candy because they contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
FDA approves pediatric use of Dexcom’s G4 Platinum continuous glucose monitoring system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the expanded use of the Dexcom G4 Platinum Continuous Monitoring System for patients with diabetes ages 2 to 17 years. The G4 Platinum System, which monitors blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, had been approved for patients ages 18 and older.
UPDATE: Unified Grocers, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in “Special Value Ginger Snap Cookies”
Unified Grocers is recalling its 12 ounce bags of “Special Value Ginger Snap Cookies” because they may contain undeclared eggs. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
FDA Approves Hetlioz: first treatment for non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder in blind individuals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Hetlioz (tasimelteon), a melatonin receptor agonist, to treat non-24- hour sleep-wake disorder (“non-24”) in totally blind individuals. Non-24 is a chronic circadian rhythm (body clock) disorder in the blind that causes problems with the timing of sleep. This is the first FDA approval of a treatment for the disorder.