Merrell Food Group of Dalton, WI, along with it’s manufacturing partner Rise’n Roll Specialties is recalling “Crunch’N Nutter Mixed Nut” candy packaged in a 4oz. green and yellow plastic bag, because it contains undeclared peanuts. This affects all product with a sell by date of June 1st 2014 or before.
FDA warns consumers not to eat oysters from Copano Bay in Aransas County, Texas
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat raw or partially cooked oysters harvested from Copano Bay, in Aransas County, Texas, harvested between Dec. 26, 2013 and Jan. 9, 2014.
FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine Michael R. Taylor’s Statement on the Institute of Medicine Report on Caffeine in Food and Dietary Supplements
The FDA thanks the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for convening the Aug. 5-6, 2013, public workshop on caffeine in food and dietary supplements. The FDA requested the workshop because we know how important it is to get the science right. The summary report that IOM issued today will be extremely informative as we continue our investigation of the safety of caffeine, particularly its effects on children and adolescents.
Stemvida International Corporation Recalls StemAlive 90 Capsules Containing Undeclared Milk
Stemvida International Corporation of Ontario California is recalling StemAlive 90 Capsules, because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk (bovine colostrum) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
FDA allows marketing for first of-its-kind post-natal test to help diagnose developmental delays and intellectual disabilities in children
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized for marketing the Affymetrix CytoScan Dx Assay, which can detect chromosomal variations that may be responsible for a child’s developmental delay or intellectual disability. Based on a blood sample, the test can analyze the entire genome at one time and detect large and small chromosomal changes.
FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg’s Statement on the 50th Anniversary Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health
The 50th anniversary of the release of the Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health is an opportunity to reflect on the important progress that has been made in tobacco control and to look ahead on addressing this critical public health issue. In 2014, tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in this country. For five decades, the Department of Human Health and Services has played a critical role in developing and implementing proven comprehensive tobacco control programs and policies aimed at preventing tobacco use, especially among youth, and encouraging cessation. The Surgeon General’s Report provides a scientific foundation for public health action to reduce the public health impact of tobacco use.
The Mentholatum Company Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Rohto® Eye Drops Made in Vietnam
The Mentholatum Company announced today it is conducting a voluntary recall to the retail level of Rohto® Arctic, Rohto® Ice, Rohto® Hydra, Rohto® Relief and Rohto® Cool eye drops Made in Vietnam. This recall includes ONLY lots of product that were manufactured in Vietnam and DOES NOT include eye drops made in Japan.
Paskesz Candy Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Premium Belgian Chocolate Coins
Paskesz Candy Company, Brooklyn, New York is recalling its Premium Belgian Chocolate Coins Hologram .5 oz bags because they may contain traces of milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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Human Science Foundation Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Pro ArthMax Due to Undeclared Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Jan 13, 2014 – Gardena, CA, Human Science Foundation is voluntarily recalling all lots of Pro ArthMax 120 count bottle, labeled and sold as a dietary supplement to the consumer level. The product has been found to contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), making it an unapproved new drug.
Tandem Diabetes Care Initiates Voluntary Recall for Specific Lots of Insulin Cartridges Used with t:slim Insulin Pump
andem Diabetes Care®, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNDM) today announced that it is initiating a voluntary recall of specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used with the t:slim® Insulin Pump. The affected cartridges may be at risk for leaking.