Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on a key step in advancing FDA’s oversight of drug compounding and implementing new laws governing outsourcing facilities
FDA on findings from ongoing investigation into lead testing issues; studies find chemical interaction during test processing may contribute to skewing results
FDA approves Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) to treat adult patients with previously untreated stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) in combination with chemotherapy
FDA takes steps to reduce tobacco use, especially among youth, by exploring options to address the role of flavors ‒ including menthol ‒ in tobacco products.
In cooperation with the Taylor Farms recall of diced yellow onions that may be contaminated with Salmonella, 12 Haggen stores are voluntarily recalling deli products that contain raw Taylor Farms brand diced yellow onions. <a href="http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/ContactFDA/StayInformed/RSSFeeds/FoodSafety/rss.xml" target="_blank" title="Twelve Haggen Stores Voluntarily Recall Select Deli Products in Cooperation with Taylor Farms’ Onion Recall Due to Possible […]
Oregon Food Bank is voluntarily recalling 1,219 pounds of nutritional yeast, which was donated to the food bank. No illness has been reported but it was donated at the same time as two other recalled products — chia and pumpkin seeds. Read The Complete Story!
As a result of the ongoing recall of donated chia seeds that began on March 12, 2018, Oregon Food Bank has initiated a voluntary recall of 63,825 pounds of pumpkin seeds received on the same donation. These donated pumpkin seeds have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria species. Read The Complete Story!
International Harvest, Inc of Mount Vernon, NY is recalling 14,620 lbs. of bulk and 24,270 bags of Organic Go Smile! Raw Coconut, 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. […]
FDA takes pivotal public health step to dramatically reduce smoking rates by lowering nicotine in combustible cigarettes to minimally or non-addictive levels.
Oregon Food Bank of Portland, Oregon has initiated a Class II recall of 22,201 pounds of chia seeds, which were donated to the food bank. The product may be contaminated with rodent droppings. While no known illnesses have been associated with this product, use or consumption may present a health hazard to consumers. Read The […]
Midwest Northern Nut of Minneapolis, MN, is voluntarily recalling various products roasted in their facility and sold in consumer packaging that may contain undeclared peanuts and various tree nuts (listed below). Read The Complete Story!
PDX Aromatics of Portland, Oregon DBA Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa, has initiated a recall of certain kratom-containing powder products 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 Read […]
FDA has issued warning letters to Olympus, FujiFilm and Pentax, for failing to comply with section 522 orders on postmarket surveillance studies for duodenoscopes
Commissioner remarks as prepared for testimony at the hearing “Examining U.S. Public Health Preparedness for and Response Efforts to Seasonal Influenza.”
FDA announces proposed shellfish equivalence determination with the EU that will create new market access for U.S. exporters as well as make a wider selection of healthy and safe shellfish options available to consumers. It will also assure American consumers that imported molluscan shellfish from Europe is as safe as what we produce in the […]
Ciolo Foods of Lafayette, CO has voluntarily recalled it’s 7-ounce containers of “Nut-Free Basil Pesto” because they contain undeclared tree nuts (Pine Nuts and Walnuts). People who have allergies or severe sensitivity to Pine Nuts and/or Walnuts run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume this product. Read The Complete Story!
The FDA is actively evaluating a significant increase in the number of medical device reports submitted to the agency on the Essure device from October to December 2017
FDA approves first tests to screen for tickborne parasite in blood donations
FDA expands approval of replacement heart valve, smallest mechanical valve size approved in the world