The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) aimed at improving the safety of food for animals.
Kashmir Crown Baking LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs on KCB Pista Khatie
Kashmir Crown Baking, LLC of Linden, NJ is recalling its “KCB Pista Khatie (13oz & 30oz)”. Recently CFIA reported the presence of traces of eggs in “KCB Pista Khatie” after their analysis of the product.
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NatureMost Laboratories Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared (Allergen) In Product
NatureMost Laboratories of Middletown, Connecticut is recalling Vanilla Almond Whey Power because it may contain undeclared milk, almond and soy allergens and Strawberry Banana Whey Power, because it may contain undeclared milk and soy allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, almond and soy allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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FDA to complete phase-out of chlorofluorocarbon inhalers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will complete its phase-out of all inhaler medical products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) by Dec. 31, 2013. This effort is to comply with an international treaty to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the worldwide production of numerous substances, including CFCs, which contribute to ozone depletion.
FDA announces voluntary recall of certain sterile products from Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting hospitals, health care providers, veterinarians, and patients of a voluntary recall of certain human and veterinary products produced and distributed for sterile use by Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy of South Lyon, Mich.
Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Ready-to-Eat Products Due to Potential Health Risk
Reser’s Fine Foods of Beaverton, Oregon is recalling approximately 109,000 cases of refrigerated ready-to-eat products because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometime fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Sunny Pine Farms Recalls Chevre Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
Sunny Pine Farm of Twisp, Washington is voluntarily recalling Organic Chevre, Organic Parsley Chive Chevre and Organic Honey Lavender Chevre due to possible improper pasteurization. Pasteurization heats milk to effectively eliminate all illness-causing bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.
Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Coconut Custard Pies
Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a recall on Price Chopper eight inch (8”) and ten inch (10”) coconut custard pies, with UPC numbers 41735 23713, 41735 23721 and 41735 22453 due to a lack of ingredient information on the label; the pies contain milk, egg, soy, wheat and tree nut (coconut), which are known allergens. Other than this labeling issue, the product is safe for consumption for those not allergic to the above allergens.
FDA takes enforcement action against Oregon dietary supplement manufacturer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in a complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking a permanent injunction against the dietary supplement manufacturer James G. Cole, Inc., its president, James G. Cole, and its general manager, Julie D. Graves, following the company’s repeated distribution of unapproved drugs and adulterated dietary supplements in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
FDA awards 15 grants to stimulate drug, device development for rare diseases
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it has awarded 15 grants totaling more than $14 million to boost the development of products for patients with rare diseases.