Sunday, July 28, 2013

"FDA limits usage" of Nizoral (ketoconazole) oral tablets due to potentially fatal liver injury and risk of drug interactions and adrenal gland problems"
FDA Jul 26
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm362415.htm

"Gold Star Smoked Fish Corp. Issues an Alert on Listeria in Rybacka Wies Brand Herring Fillets in Oil "Matjes Sledz w oleju" "

FDA Jul 25
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm362730.htm

"Olam Tomato Processors, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Mild and Medium Chunky Salsa Because It May Contain Large Glass Pieces"

FDA Jul 22
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm362224.htm

Listeria Risk: "Zip International Group LLC Recalls Herring Fillet in Oil Due to Health Risk"

FDA Jul 22
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm362629.htm

Sunday, July 21, 2013

"Volcano Company, Issues Voluntary Worldwide/Nationwide Recall of Volcano Male Enhancement Liquid and Volcano Male Enhancement Capsules, Marketed as a Dietary Supplement, Due to Undeclared Active Ingredients" 

FDA Jul 18

"Hagee Foods Inc. dba Penny's Salsa Inc. Recalls Hummus Products Because of Possible Health Risk"
FDA Jul 16  http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm361127.htm

"Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. Recalls Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk"

FDA Jul 15
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm360916.htm

"Counterfeit Drugs: Prosecuting the Profiteers, Protecting the Public Health"  

FDA Jul 15
http://blogs.fda.gov/fdavoice/index.php/2013/07/counterfeit-drugs-prosecuting-the-profiteers-protecting-the-public-health/

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Food Recall: Salmonella Risk
"Due to a Class I recall by ARO Pistachio, Torn and Glasser, Inc Announces Voluntary Recall of Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risk

FDA Jul 12
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm360725.htm

Food Recall: Salmonella Risk"Olde Thompson Inc. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Earth’s Pride Organics: Organic Oregano 2.2 Oz Glass Jars With Cork Closure Due to Possible Salmonella Risk"
FDA Jul 12
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm360719.htm


Food Recall: Salmonella Risk
"Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. Recalls Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk"

FDA Jul 10
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm360343.htm


Food Recall: Listeria Risk
"Whole Foods Market Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk"

FDA Jul 5
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm359697.htm

Sunday, July 7, 2013

"FDA approves label changes to include intestinal problems (sprue-like enteropathy) linked to blood pressure medicine olmesartan medoxomil"  
FDA Jul 3
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm359477.htm 
" . . .  that the blood pressure drug olmesartan medoxomil (marketed as Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor, Tribenzor, and generics) can cause intestinal problems known as sprue-like enteropathy."

"
Sandoz US Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Estarylla®"

FDA Jul 3 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm359613.htm
"Sandoz is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall to the retailer level of one lot of its Estarylla® (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) tablets in the US, following a customer report of a placebo tablet present in a row of active tablets on one pack."

Cheese Recall: Listeria Risk
"Whole Foods Market Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk"
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm359697.htm

"Variant Influenza Virus (H3N2v) Infections"

CDC Advisory Jul 5
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/HAN/han00351.asp

Sunday, June 30, 2013

"Recommendations for Laboratory Testing for Acetyl Fentanyl and Patient Evaluation and Treatment for Overdose with Synthetic Opioids"
CDC HAN Jun 2013
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/HAN/han00350.asp

DEVICE NOTIFICATION
"Medtronic Issues Medical Device Notifications Regarding the SynchroMed® Implantable Infusion System" 

FDA Jun 26
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm359069.htm

"VENTILATOR RECALL
"Respironics California, Inc. Recall of V60 Ventilator Designated Class I by FDA" 

FDA Jun 2013
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm358824.htm

FOOD RECALL: Hepatitis A Risk
"Townsend Farms, Inc. Expands Voluntary Limited Lot Recall of Frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend, 3 lb. Bag"

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm359140.htm
FDA Jun 28

Sunday, June 23, 2013

"FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA is investigating two deaths following injection of long-acting antipsychotic Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine pamoate)"
FDA Jun 18
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm356971.htm

"Advance Pharmaceutical Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of One Lot of Enteric Coated Aspirin Tablets, 81 mg, Due to Health Risk" 
"Consumers may be inadvertently taking Acetaminophen 500 mg instead of Enteric Coated Aspirin 81 mg . . . "
FDA Jun 19
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm357909.htm

"Nationwide Shortage of Doxycycline: Resources for Providers and Recommendations for Patient Care" 
CDC HAN Jun 12
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/HAN/han00349.asp

"Kansas Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination"
USDA Jun 18
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/home/!ut/p/a1/7ZTBbsMgDIafpQeOA2dRq3S3KFOktlGz7rClXCbaEMpEAQFJXn-k0g7TVu1elYN_bD4Ly5JNKGkI1WyQggVpNFOTTxcfsINFsixgnVWrZ1htX8rH1ypN6hIisJ-AKyeH__LfCf2J1MukjMjbrt4UBWTb9Bu4_sWaUKHM4VLuPteHNBOEOt5xxx3uXQyfQrBPCBCM44g7Lz3ufcuwMEMMWY_AGheYQjC9IQjGymNUx0WvLq2ITq9lJ3n7wATXLUMgz_Hm73rX29Qu7oGj0Tiav-bqZHwgza95IvbcwOdcDVU-m30BOHpwtg!!/?1dmy&page=gov.usda.fsis.internet.topics&urile=wcm%3Apath%3A/FSIS-Content/internet/main/newsroom/news-releases-statements-and-transcripts/news-release-archives-by-year/archive/2013/Recall-040-2013-Release

Sunday, June 16, 2013

"Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)"
CDC Jun 2013
http://www.cdc.gov/features/novelcoronavirus/
"Coronaviruses are common worldwide. They usually cause colds. However, a novel coronavirus called “Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus” (MERS-CoV) has caused severe illness and death in people from several countries. Learn more about MERS-CoV."

"GM recalls 200K more SUVs for fire risk"
USAT Jun 16 
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/06/16/general-motors-chevrolet-buick-saab-gmc-isuzu-suv-recall/2428061/

Listeria Risk: "
Lipari Foods Recalls Sunflower Seeds and Snack Mixes Because of Possible Health Risk"

FDA Jun 12http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm356621.htm

"
Lowlite Investments, Inc. d/b/a Olympia Pharmacy Announces a Voluntary Multi-State Recall of All Sterile Compounded Products Compounded Between December 17, 2012, and March 27, 2013, Due to Concerns About Sterility Assurance"
FDA May 29 http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm354450.htm

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Food Recall: Hepatitis A Risk
"Townsend Farms Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots of Frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend Products Due To Possible Health Risk"

FDA Jun 4
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm355166.htm


Food Recall: Listeria Risk
"Food Co. Recalls Gouda Cheeses Because of Possible Health Risk"

FDA Jun 3
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm355047.htm

"Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice"

CDC April 2013
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/HAN/han00345.asp 

"New Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Warrant Additional Action by Healthcare Providers"

CDC Feb 2013
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/HAN/han00341.asp

Sunday, June 2, 2013

"FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA Recommends Against Prolonged Use of Magnesium Sulfate to Stop Pre-term Labor Due to Bone Changes in Exposed Babies" 
FDA May 30
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm353333.htm

"FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA approves new label changes and dosing for zolpidem products and a recommendation to avoid driving the day after using Ambien CR" 

FDA May 14
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm352085.htm

CDC Health Advisory: "Human Infections with Novel Influenza A (H7N9) Viruses"

CDC April 5
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/HAN/han00344.asp

Sunday, May 26, 2013

"FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA limits duration and usage of Samsca (tolvaptan) due to possible liver injury leading to organ transplant or death"
FDA April 30
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm350062.htm

"FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA investigating reports of possible increased risk of pancreatitis and pre-cancerous findings of the pancreas from incretin mimetic drugs for type 2 diabetes" 

FDA Mar 14
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm343187.htm

FOOD RECALL: Listeria Risk
"
Salmolux Recalls Cold Smoked Salmon Products Because Of Possible Health Risk"
FDA May 25http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm354001.htm

FOOD RECALL: Salmonella Risk
"Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk"
FDA May 20
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm353311.htm


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