Archive for the 'FDA Alerts' Category

Almond Cookie Recall

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Charleston Cookie Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Butter in Almond Cookies Produced for Dean & Deluca
Charleston Cookie Company of Charleston, SC is recalling packages of Almond Cookies which were sold as a component of the Dean and Deluca “Americana” cookie tin because the cookies contain undeclared butter (milk).
People who have allergies to milk products run the risk [...]

Supplement Recall

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids
As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (”FDA”), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company”) announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration dates of 65 dietary supplement [...]

Soy Protein Alert

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Allergy Alert on Possible Undeclared Soy Protein in32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, and 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix
 
Morningstar Foods is voluntarily recalling 32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, UPC  6 05388 187 16 1, item code 1871600, plant [...]

Recall: Corn Products

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Mrs. Rios Corn Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas
Mrs. Rios Corn Products in San Angelo, Texas is recalling its flour tortillas because they may contain undeclared Whey.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Whey run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
All [...]

Unapproved H1N1 Products

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing consumers of—and protecting them against—potential harm associated with unapproved products claiming to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
Within the past two weeks, FDA has

urged caution regarding promotions and Internet sites offering products for sale that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or [...]

Plum Organics Recall

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Plum Organics Voluntarily Recalls Select Batch of
Apple & Carrot Portable Pouches Due to Potential Health Risk
Plum Organics ™ announced today that it is taking the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling one particular batch of its 4.22oz. Apple & Carrot Portable Pouch baby food with the best by date May 21, 2010 and marked with the [...]

Sandwich Recall

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Fisher/Rex Sandwiches Recalls Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk
Fisher/Rex Sandwiches of Raleigh, NC is recalling some of their sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy [...]

Now a meningitis vaccine?

Monday, September 28th, 2009

From the FDA:
Bacterial meningitis can spread from person to person, and can be life-threatening. Pre-teens, adolescents, and college freshmen who live in dormitories are at an increased risk. But it can be prevented with a vaccine.
At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Amanda Cohn:
[Dr. Amanda Cohn speaks] “There’s a vaccine that doctors recommend [...]

Recall: Beef Bouillon

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Price Rite 25 Ct Beef Bouillon is Being Voluntarily Recalled Due to Allergy Alert
Company Contact:
Jennifer Welch, 585-798-6534
Sept 24, 2009 – associated Brands Inc. of Medina, New York is voluntarily recalling 320 cases (3,840 selling units) of “Price Rite Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes”, lot code 22 JUL 11, as the lot has the potential to contain [...]

Recall: Just Fruit

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Noshers Choice Brand Just Fruit
Americas Favorite Noshers Inc. of Brooklyn, New York 11205 is recalling Nosher’s Choice brand Just Fruit because it contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this [...]