Doctor’s CarbRite Diet of New Brunswick, NJ is voluntarily recalling all lots of the 2 oz. Chocolate Brownie Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Bar that are missing the allergen statement, “Allergy Alert: Made on equipment that also processes soy, milk, egg, peanuts and tree nuts”, due to possible peanut allergen cross-contamination. This allergy statement would be found at the end of the Ingredients list.
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Satur Farms, LLC Recalls Satur Farms Cilantro Because of Possible Health Risk
Satur Farms of Cutchogue, NY is recalling 138 pounds of Satur Farms Cilantro, because it has 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 (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
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FDA warns companies to stop making MRSA claims for over-the-counter products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued four warning letters to companies that manufacture and market over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, including hand sanitizers, that claim to prevent infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA).
FDA ‘Strategic Priorities 2011 – 2015’ Now Available
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released the final version of a strategic priorities document outlining the goals that will guide the agency and its 12,000 employees through 2015.
S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grove Grow Notes Dried Taro
S&M Enterprise Corp, 4703 2nd Ave, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling GROVE GROW NOTES DRIED TARO because the product contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp Issues Allergy Alerts on Undeclared Eggs In Rain Swiss Roll (Strawberry Flavor) and (Coconut Flavor)
S & M Enterprise Corp, 4703 2ndAve, Brooklyn NY 11232, is recalling RAIN SWISS ROLL (STRAWBERRY FLAVOR) and (COCONUT FLAVOR) because they contain undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product.
See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on 4.25 ounce Mayfair Eggs, Code 138
See’s Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling one code of 4.25 ounce Mayfair Eggs, with Cherries & Pecans because they contain walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the
risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Jonathans Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Because Of Possible Health Risk
Jonathans Sprouts of Rochester, MA is recalling its conventional alfalfa sprout products with sell-by date of 4/23 (see list below), as a precaution, because it has 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 (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
TS&M (U.S.A.) Enterprise Corp Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs In Rain Swiss Roll (Banana Flavor)
S&M (U.S.A) ENTERPRISE CORP, 4703 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232, is recalling RAIN SWISS ROLL (BANANA FLAVOR) because it contained undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
FDA approves Rituxan to treat two rare disorders
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rituxan (rituximab), in combination with glucocorticoids (steroids), to treat patients with Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), two rare disorders that cause blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis).