August 23, 2018
FDA announced that all 17 manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that were warned in May have stopped selling the e-liquids used in e-cigarettes with labeling or advertising resembling kid-friendly food products.
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August 22, 2018
FDA approved the first drug, Oxervate (cenegermin), for the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis, a rare disease affecting the cornea (the clear layer that covers the colored portion of the front of the eye).
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August 22, 2018
King Bio is voluntarily recalling the below products to the consumer level. A small percentage of our products produced between 08/01/2017 and 04/2018 have tested positive for microbial contamination. Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling the products and lot numbers below
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August 22, 2018
FDA awarded a contract to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to advance the development of evidence-based, indication-specific guidelines to help guide appropriate opioid prescribing.
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August 21, 2018
Radagast Pet Food, Inc. of Portland, OR is expanding its voluntary recall to include an additional quantity of Rad Cat Raw Diet across all varieties with Best By dates of 10/19/18 through 12/3/19 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Radagast Pet Food is conducting this voluntary recall out of an […]
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August 21, 2018
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling ALL LOTS within expiry of Valsartan/Amlodipine/HCTZ, Valsartan/Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity found in an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufactured by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals. The impurity detected in the API is N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is a […]
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August 21, 2018
Lipari Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Premo Brand turkey and cheese wedge sandwiches produced and packaged by sister company JLM due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune […]
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August 17, 2018
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling 14 lots of Valsartan/Amlodipine/HCTZ tablets to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity found in an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufactured by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals. The impurity detected in the API is N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is a substance that occurs naturally in […]
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August 17, 2018
FDA permits marketing of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
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August 16, 2018
FDA approves the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds.
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August 16, 2018
FDA announces workshop on advancing the science and regulation of live microbiome-based products used to prevent, treat, or cure diseases in humans.
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August 16, 2018
A cost-effectiveness analysis of the FDA’s “The Real Cost” youth smoking prevention campaign shows it has resulted in savings of more than $31 billion for youth, their families and society at large.
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August 15, 2018
Zakah Life, LLC of Ankeny, Iowa, is recalling the following Kratom products (Super Green Maeng Da Premium Kratom powder, Powerful Red Vein Bali Premium Kratom powder, Super Green Maeng Da Premium Kratom capsules, and Powerful Red Vein Bali Premium Kratom capsules) with expiration dates prior to 01/01/2023 because they have the potential of being contaminated […]
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August 15, 2018
Marsee Foods, Inc. dba Marsee Baking is voluntarily recalling chocolate chip, ginger spice, and oatmeal raisin cookies sold at Café Yumm! restaurants. The cookies may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
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August 15, 2018
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the FDA’s new resource guide in support of responsible opioid prescribing for safe, effective pain management in animals
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August 15, 2018
Salt & Straw Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling a limited number of its Chocolate Gooey Brownie pints because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The product is safe to consume […]
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August 13, 2018
World Organix LLC, is voluntarily recalling lot: 112710 of Blissful Remedies Red Maeng Da 100% Mitragyna Speciosa capsules, Blissful Remedies Red Maeng Da Liquid Kratom Mitragyna Speciosa, Blissful Remedies 4 Hour Chill Slow Motion Blend to the consumer level. These products have been tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and found to […]
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August 10, 2018
Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots, within expiry, of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine (Thyroid Tablets, USP) 15 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg, & 120 mg to the wholesale level. These products are being recalled as a precaution because they were manufactured using active pharmaceutical ingredients that were sourced prior to the FDA’s […]
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August 10, 2018
FDA approved Galafold (migalastat), the first oral medication for the treatment of adults with Fabry disease.
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