DZH Import & Export Inc. at 1300 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11237 is recalling CURIOSITY OF DASHAN DRIED MUSHROOM because it contains 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 Pomalyst for advanced multiple myeloma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Pomalyst (pomalidomide) to treat patients with multiple myeloma whose disease progressed after being treated with other cancer drugs.
Court shuts down U.S. operations of California drug, dietary supplement manufacturer
A federal judge has ordered a California company and its owner to stop manufacturing and distributing drugs and dietary supplements in domestic commerce until their manufacturing operations comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act).
UPDATED–Sprouters Northwest Expands Voluntary Recall to All Varieties of Sprouts Products, Wheatgrass, and Pea Shoots Because of Possible Health Risk
Northwest is voluntarily recalling all varieties of sprouts products, wheatgrass and pea shoots due to the potential contamination 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 offers new guidance on developing drugs for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease draft guidance
GoldCoast Salads Voluntarily Recalls Blue Crab Spread Due to Possible Health Risk
GoldCoast Salads, a Naples Florida firm, is voluntarily recalling it’s Blue Crab Spread that may be contaminated with Listeria. The product being recalled is coded EXP 1-31-13.
The Nutrition Facts Label: Helping Americans Make Heart-Healthy Choices
February is American Heart Month, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a tool to help you achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle. It’s called the Nutrition Facts Label, and it can be found on all packaged foods and beverages.
Domega NY International Co., Ltd Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Green Day Brand Dried Coconut
Domega NY International Co., Ltd. at 47-57 Bridgewater Street Brooklyn New York 11222 is recalling GREEN DAY BRAND DRIED COCONUT because it contains 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 approval of generic version of cancer drug Doxil is expected to help resolve shortage
generic Doxil, doxorubicin, Sun Pharmaceuticals
R-Kane Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy And Milk In Z Pro High Protein Supplement
R-Kane Products, Inc, Pennsauken, NJ is recalling all outstanding supplies of its Z PRO HIGH PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT, because it contains soy and milk, allergens which are not declared on the labels of individual packets of the product.