The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued two proposed regulations regarding calorie labeling on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, retail food establishments, and vending machines. The FDA invites input on the proposed regulations by visiting http://www.regulations.gov. (SY)
Cottage Grove Farmhouse Bakery Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Pasteurized Egg White In Breads
Cottage Grove Farmhouse Bakery, Cottage Grove, Oregon is recalling Wheat Sourdough
Bread, Oatmeal Bread, and Garlic Basil Parmesan Bread because they may contain
undeclared Pasteurized Egg white. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to
eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products.
Centurion Medical Products Initiates Voluntary Recall of Customized Convenience Kits (including select Central Venous Catheter, PICC Insertion, and VAD Trays) that contain American Regent’s Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials
Centurion Medical Products Corporation, of Williamston, Michigan, has initiated a recall of certain customized convenience kits that contain Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.9% 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials manufactured by Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and distributed by American Regent, Inc. This action is in response to American Regent’s recall of three lots of vials because some may contain visible particulates.
Sassy Cow Creamery, LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Peanut Oil In Butter Pecan Ice Cream And Egg And Soy In Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Sassy Cow Creamery, LLC of Columbus, WI is recalling Blueberry Cheesecake and Butter Pecan Ice Cream because it may contain undeclared peanuts or egg and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg, soy, or peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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Arko Foods International Recalls Angelina Brand Smoked Roundscad Because Of Possible Health Risk
Arko Foods International of Los Angeles, CA is recalling Angelina Brand Smoked Roundscad, 8oz packs, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to consume the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Frankly Fresh Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Seafood Salad Products Because Of Possible Health Risk
Frankly Fresh, Inc. of Carson, CA. Is voluntarily recalling its seafood line of products, because it has
the potential to be contaminated 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.
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Louie Foods International Voluntarily Recalls Certain Sprouts
Louie Foods International of Fresno, California, is voluntarily recalling all Louie’s brand sprouts with a “Use By” date on or before 4/14/11, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. To-date, no illnesses have been reported.
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Thomas Produce Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk
Thomas Produce of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling 320 boxes of Jalapeno Peppers 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. The recalled Jalapeno Peppers were sold to distributors in Florida, New York, North Carolina, New
Jersey, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania from 2/15/2011 to 2/18/2011.
JOINT EPA/FDA STATEMENT: Update on Ongoing Monitoring
In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to increase the level of nationwide monitoring of milk, precipitation, drinking water, and other potential exposure routes.
FDA Issues Statement on Makena
On February 3, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) for the reduction of the risk of certain preterm births in women who have had at least one prior preterm birth. KV Pharmaceuticals, the drug’s owner, received considerable assistance from the federal government in connection with the development of Makena by relying on research funded by the National Institutes of Health to demonstrate the drug’s effectiveness. It also obtained seven years of exclusivity under the Orphan Drug Act, obtained approval under FDA’s accelerated approval program, and received expedited review.