The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today reopened the comment period for its 2007 proposal on labeling foods as “gluten-free.” The agency is also making available a safety assessment of exposure to gluten for people with celiac disease (CD) and invites comment on these additional data.
Voluntary Worldwide Field Corrective Action of the Vital Signs Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (HCH) / Anesthesia Breathing Circuit
In April 2011, Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company, initiated a voluntary worldwide field correction of the Vital Signs Hygroscopic Condenser Humidifier (HCH)/Anesthesia Breathing Circuit. This device is sold under various part numbers – see list below.
Ridley Block Operations Announces Voluntary Recall in Oklahoma and Texas
Ridley Block Operations, Inc. announced today due to a potential health risk, a voluntary recall of one lot of Purina-Lix 38 Hi-E and RangeLand® 38 Hi-E free-choice supplement tubs for beef cattle because of the potential for softened product to contain excessive levels of urea.
Nestlé Purina Recalls Limited Number of Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Only Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food with both the “Best By” date and the production code shown are included in this voluntary recall
Precautionary Recall Issued For H-E-B Brand Dairy Products
H-E-B is encouraging customers to check their refrigerators for 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz and 32 oz sizes of H-E-B Brand cottage cheese, dips, yogurt and sour cream sold between June 18 and July 27. The products, sold at H-E-B, Central Market, Mi Tienda and Joe V’s, are being recalled as a precaution due to the possible presence of foreign material. 4 oz and 6 oz sizes are not impacted by the recall.
FDA to seek public comment on IOM recommendations
The FDA today announced that it will open a public docket to begin receiving public comments on the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report on the 510(k) program, the most common pathway to market for lower-risk medical devices.
Unapproved emergency birth control medicine possibly in U.S. distribution may be ineffective and unsafe
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning U.S. consumers not to use the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital. These products may be counterfeit versions of the “morning after pill” and may not be safe or effective in preventing pregnancy.
Finemost Corporation DBA Qualiherb Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements containing Ephedrine Alkaloids.
Finemost Corporation dba Qualiherb, 13839 Bentley Place, Cerritos, CA 90703 announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand name Qualiherb specific to the following Lot Numbers
Shata Trading Inc Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Three Rivers Brand Golden Raisins
SHATA TRADING INC of 116 8th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 is recalling Three Rivers Brand Golden Raisins because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
Flying Food Group Recalls Additional Sandwiches, Parfaits, Wraps, Plates, Salads Because of Possible Health Risk
Flying Food Group’s Lawrenceville, GA facility is recalling all USDA and FDA regulated products (sandwiches, parfaits, wraps, plates, and salads) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
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