Salmonella Prompts Recall of Jones Natural Chews Co. Pig Ears
Thousands of boxes of Jones Natural Chews Company Pig Ears are being recalled over potential contamination with the dangerous, and sometimes deadly, Salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. Jones Natural Chews Co. is located in Rockford, Illinois. The recall was the result of a routine … [Read more...]
Big Tobacco Files Suit Over FDA Menthol Cigarette Panel
In the ongoing war with Big Tobacco, a lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by two leading players from industry: Lorillard Inc and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. The cigarette makers allege that “conflicts of interest and bias†existed on an advisory panel that may recommend menthol cigarettes be … [Read more...]
Food Safety Law Encourages Whistleblowers
The recently signed food safety law contains within it a provision that encourages whistleblowers to come forward with information that can help prevent foodborne illness. The Seattle Times wrote that, under the provision, food industry workers employed by Food & Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated firms from employer reprisal such … [Read more...]
Mislabeled Drugs Recalled by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals just issued a voluntary nationwide drug recall of some of its Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets and its Phenobarbital Tablets, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. An individual bottle of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10mg/500mg, NDC … [Read more...]
Yellowfin Tuna Recalled for Food Poisoning Risk
Rouses Markets (www.rouses.com) has issued a recall of some of its wild-caught yellow fin tuna steaks because of a food poisoning risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The recalled wild-caught yellow fin tuna steaks are labeled as a product of USA with a UPC Code beginning with 208732 and were sold at … [Read more...]
Sodium Thiosulfate Injection Recalled
American Regent just initiated a nationwide voluntary recall of its Sodium Thiosulfate Injection, USP 10% (100 mg/mL) 10 mL Single Dose Vials Lot# 0056, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.The drug recall, which was put in place due to translucent visible particles, involves the defective drug with NDC # 0517-1019-05 … [Read more...]
Breast Implants May Cause Rare Cancer, FDA Warns
Breast implants, both silicone and saline, may be associated with a rare form of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday that it will be working with breast implant manufacturers in the coming months to update their product labeling to address this cancer … [Read more...]
Listeria Prompts Recall of A Bagged Salads Sold On East Coast
State Garden, Chelsea, Massachusetts is conducting a voluntary recall of all of its salad products produced in its plant on January 4, 2011, over concerns about food borne illness, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), just announced. The date corresponds to trace back codes 45693 and 45703 and the recall has been implemented … [Read more...]
