American Regent Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Caffeine & Sodium Benzoate Injection, USP 250 mg/mL, 2 mL Single Dose Vial Due to Visible Particulates

This voluntary recall was initiated because some of the vials of this lot may contain visible particulates. Potential adverse events after intravenous administration of solutions containing particulates may include disruption of blood flow within small blood vessels in the lung, localized inflammation (swelling and redness), and granuloma formation.

FDA issues first new rules under Food Safety Modernization Act

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced two new regulations that will help ensure the safety and security of foods in the United States. The rules are the first to be issued by the FDA under the new authorities granted the agency by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law by President Obama in January. Both rules will take effect July 3, 2011.

Mastronardi Produce Voluntarily Recalls Grape Tomatoes Because of Possible Health Risk

Mastronardi Produce of Kingsville, Ontario is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of grape tomatoes. The products are associated with a recall by Six L’s Packing Company of Immokalee, Florida on April 29, 2011 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.

Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Paris, IL is recalling Pig Ears for Pet Treats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products.

The Raymond-Hadley Corporation Expands Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Better Batter Mixes To Include One Lot Of #1 Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Cake Mix And #1 Gluten Free Brand White Cake Mix

The Raymond-Hadley Corp. of Spencer, NY is expanding the 4/26/11 recall of varieties and date codes of Better Batter Mixes to include one lot of #1 Gluten Free brand Chocolate Cake Mix and #1 Gluten Free brand White Cake Mix because they may contain the undeclared allergen MILK.