On May 4, 2012, Natural Balance Pet Foods announced a voluntary recall of certain dry pet food formulas manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods at their Gaston, South Carolina facility. Link to original press release: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm303042.htm
Whole Foods Market recalls carrot cake cupcakes for undeclared walnuts in Northern California
Whole Foods Market is recalling its variety cupcake six-packs sold in stores in Northern California because some of the products contain undeclared walnuts. One illness has been reported to date, and people who have allergies to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Jonlly Fruits Inc. Alerta De Alergia Por No Decrarar Alergenos En El Producto
Jonlly Fruits Inc. de Bayamon PR, hace un llamado al cosumidor de sus productos Jonlly Fruit Y Natural Tropic; China, Acerola, Uva, Parcha, Frutas, Limón, Toronja, Guanabana, Guava Piña, China Light, Mandarina, China Zanahoria. Porque prodria contener un tipo de alergeno no declarado en la etiqueta, específicamente; Partilly Hydrogenated Coconut oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a Milk Derivative), Xanthan Gum, Mono-And Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Contains 2% or less of Sodium Silicoaluminate and Soy Lecithin.
Jonlly Fruits Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Several Products
Jonlly Fruits Inc., Bayamón, PR, is alerting consumers about their brands Jonlly Fruit and Natural Tropic: China (Orange), Acerola (Wild Cherry), Uva (Grape), Parcha (Passion Fruit), Fruta (Fruit Punch), Limón (Lemon), Toronja (Grapefruit), Guava-Piña (Guava-Pineapple), Guanábana (Soursop), China Light (Orange Light), Mandarin (Mandarina), and China-Zanahoria (Orange-Carrot) because it may contain undeclared sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). People who are allergic or are severely sensitive to milk run the risk of a serious or a life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
FDA issues alert on potential dangers of unproven treatment for multiple sclerosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients about injuries and death associated with the use of an experimental procedure sometimes called “liberation therapy” or the “liberation procedure” to treat chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI).
FDA proposal aims to help reduce unnecessary radiation exposure for children
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is seeking public comment on a proposal encouraging manufacturers to consider the safety of children in the design of new X-ray imaging devices. In the draft guidance, FDA is recommending that manufacturers design new X-ray imaging devices with protocols and instructions that address use on pediatric patients.
Moon Fishery (India) Pvt. Ltd. Recalls Its "Tuna Strips" Product Of India "AA" Or "AAA" Grade Because Of Possible Health Risk
Moon Fishery (India) Pvt. Ltd., the Manufacturer of the Yellow Fin Tuna Nakaochi Scrape that was
recently recalled by a U.S. Distributor, is also recalling its 22 pound cases of “Tuna Strips” Product
of India AA or AAA GRADE because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,
an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with
Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc. Recalls Dog Food Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., El Cajon, California, announced a voluntary recall of one batch of WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog, both with a Best Before date of December 30, 2012, and an “X” in the 11th digit of the date code.
Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, OH is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Cleveland Beansprouts Co. of Cleveland, OH is recalling all alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals 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.
Water Pik, Inc. Announces Product Exchange Program
Water Pik, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and
marketer of innovative personal healthcare products, will replace certain SinuSense™ Water
Pulsator nasal irrigation devices it manufactured between May, 2010 and July, 2011. This
program is being offered in response to consumer complaints that water being used in the
Pulsator seeped into the battery compartment leading to battery corrosion, possible reservoir
contamination and the need to prematurely replace batteries.