2013

Today, the Food and Drug Administration came out with final guidance related to the administration of antibiotics in animals intended for the nation’s food supply.  In doing, the agency hopes that food safety as a whole can be improved, as livestock would not be exposed to antimicrobials that lead to the development of certain resistances… read more

A consent decree of permanent injunction has been issued to a company based in the California city of Bakersfield because of handling practices that could contribute to a user illness.  The company in question, Alfred Louie Inc., is responsible for the production and distribution of wheat flour noodles, soybean sprouts, and mung beans.  Dating back… read more

When you go in for surgery or even something simple like a flu shot, the first step that will happen before you actually receive treatment is the nurse or doctor will apply a topical antiseptic solution.  With that complete, they’ll then get on with the process of providing you with care.  However, a recent trend… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has come out with a consumer health update that explores the danger posed by and the ways to curb Acrylamide consumption.  Since the chemical was found back in 2002, the FDA and other safety agencies have been trying to figure out how to curb the consumption of this potentially cancer-causing… read more

In a bold move, the Food and Drug Administration has set the stage for the possible removal of all trans fats from food products.  Although there is a long road ahead if such a decision eventually becomes the law of the land, the FDA believes that taking action against trans fat is an important step… read more

If you ever find that you have trouble hearing, it’s essential that you get the issue checked out, as it could perhaps be indicative of a serious medical issue.  The Food and Drug Administration explains why this is so important in a new consumer health update. The FDA notes that the problem could range from… read more

Accusations about the introduction of a misbranded drug have led to a guilty plea by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a branch of Johnson & Johnson.  The company will have to pay a $400 criminal penalty and a $1.25 billion civil settlement in relation to events surrounding a drug called Risperdal.  That drug was approved ten years ago… read more

Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration came out with a report that cast a spotlight on the state of safety in the imported spice industry.  A new article from the New York Times takes a look at the FDA’s findings, which relate how 12% of imported spices are contaminated with items that could… read more

When it comes to medical treatments, using a one-size-fits-all approach can be dangerous.  Every individual is unique, and a treatment option that works for one person may end up killing or seriously injuring another.  To make sure that everyone is receiving the medical care that they deserve, the Food and Drug Administration is investing heavily… read more

Hydrocodone, a drug that’s readily available in such medications as Vicodin, is a Schedule III substance that is widely prescribed throughout the country.  This is seen by some as being problematic given the item’s highly addictive nature, and to combat the threat, the Food and Drug Administration has announced new recommendations focused on curbing the… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has released an article that looks at their efforts to ensure the safety of clams that had to be taken off the market more than 20 years ago.  This year, though, the specific clam bed that had to be off limits for so long has finally come back online, and… read more

If you still use an inhaler that utilizes chlorofluorocarbons, then it’s imperative that you speak with a doctor to obtain an alternate product as soon as possible.  As the Food and Drug Administration notes in a new report, these types of items are about to become a thing of the past by the end of… read more