FDA Safety Alert for OTC Chinese Cough Syrup that Contains Unidentified Morphine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers not to use Licorice Coughing Liquid, an over-the-counter cough syrup, because the product contains unidentified morphine. Ma Ying Long Pharmaceutical Group manufactures the cough syrup. The cough syrup’s label contains information written in English and … [Read more...] about FDA Safety Alert for OTC Chinese Cough Syrup that Contains Unidentified Morphine
Federal Chinese Drywall Remediation Guidelines Revised
Guidelines for New Chinese Drywall Remediation New Chinese drywall remediation guidelines issued yesterday by the U.S Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development no longer call for the removal of gas service piping or glass bulb fire sprinkler heads. However, the guidelines continue … [Read more...] about Federal Chinese Drywall Remediation Guidelines Revised
Possible Settlement for Chinese Drywall Issues?
Settlement Comes Near For Thousand Homeowners. A settlement could be near for those thousands of homeowners embroiled in defective Chinese drywall lawsuits, said NewsPress.com. Federal Judge Eldon Fallon scheduled the mediation—which will include some key plaintiffs and defendants—for tomorrow, NewsPress.com added. Knauf … [Read more...] about Possible Settlement for Chinese Drywall Issues?
FDA Detaining Chinese Dairy Imports
Food Safety Officials Are Stepping Up To Chinese Dairy Imports. According to a Washington Post article, federal food safety officials are stepping up measures to keep melamine out of the American food system. Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began “holding up shipments of food from China that contain milk or … [Read more...] about FDA Detaining Chinese Dairy Imports
EU Prohibits Baby Food Made with Chinese Milk
EU Banned Baby Food Containing Chinese Milk. The European Union (EU) banned imports of baby food containing Chinese milk Thursday when the toxic chemical melamine that has been illegally added to China’s dairy supplies was found in candy and other Chinese-made goods worldwide. The EU, which is comprised of 27 nations, … [Read more...] about EU Prohibits Baby Food Made with Chinese Milk
FDA Issues Chinese Heparin Supplier Warning Letter After Unsuitable Conditions
FDA Issues Chinese Heparin Supplier Warning Letter. An inspection by U.S. regulators of the Chinese factory that supplied tainted heparin ingredients to Baxter International revealed significant deviations from U.S. Current Good Manufacturing Practice standards. As a result, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) informed the … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Chinese Heparin Supplier Warning Letter After Unsuitable Conditions
Chinese Counterfeiters Suspects in Heparin Contamination
Chinese Counterfeiters Heparin Contamination. It appears that heparin is the latest target of Chinese drug counterfeiters. Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that it had determined that Baxter heparin had been tainted with an ingredient derived from animal cartilage. The substance, chondroitin … [Read more...] about Chinese Counterfeiters Suspects in Heparin Contamination
Aqua Dots Poisoning Cases Rise to Nine, As Chinese Concede the Toxin Was Used on Beads
Aqua Dots Poisoning Due To A Chemical That So-Called Date Rape Drug. Aqua Dots have sickened a total of nine children in the United States so far, prompting another round of warnings about these dangerous toys. Meanwhile, the Chinese government admitted over the weekend that Aqua Dots where indeed made with a chemical that … [Read more...] about Aqua Dots Poisoning Cases Rise to Nine, As Chinese Concede the Toxin Was Used on Beads
Dangerous Mattel Magnetic Toy Sets Found By Chinese Inspectors
Mattel Magnetic Toy Sets Recall. As parents across the country scoured toy boxes for dangerous magnetic toy sets recalled by Mattel on Tuesday, reports surfaced that Chinese officials had known of problems with the magnets long before the recall. Meanwhile, the world’s second largest toymaker announced that it would step up … [Read more...] about Dangerous Mattel Magnetic Toy Sets Found By Chinese Inspectors
FDA Recalls Chinese Herbal Supplements
Chinese Herbal Supplements Are Being Recalled. A New York City company is recalling two Chinese herbal supplements because they contain a carcinogen linked to kidney disease, the company said Wednesday. Kingsway Trading Inc. of Brooklyn said it is recalling its dietary pills Double Deers Formula brand Expellin Extract … [Read more...] about FDA Recalls Chinese Herbal Supplements
