FDA Commissioner Wants to Double Inspectors at Savannah Port
Millions upon millions of shipments of foreign goods arrive in the United States through busy ports every year. But do we have enough personnel available to make sure that what’s being imported into our country is actually safe for our citizens? The Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration thinks that we could do a… read more
FDA Addresses Drug Cargo Theft Dangers in New Ruling
The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure that consumers are safe from drugs that may have been stolen from pharmaceutical companies. It’s an issue that the general public probably isn’t all that aware of, and the FDA aims to change that. They have instituted new standard operating procedures that pharmaceutical companies are… read more
Bill Aims to Give FDA More Power to Police Medical Products
The Food and Drug Administration’s ability to police new medical products might be strengthened if Democrats get their way. They are in the process of trying to pass a bill that would disallow companies from manufacturing products that are substantially similar from previous items that were recalled or if they are in the process of… read more
Parents Should Be Wary of Face Paints This Halloween
Parents who are dressing their children for Halloween should be aware that face paints are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, according to recent news sources. Face paints tested at a California facility came back with positive confirmation of the presence of lead, nickel, colbalt, and chromium. Cosmetics are not regulated directly by… read more
Unprescribed Fashion Lenses Can Permanently Damage Vision
Fashion contact lenses, which can be a cheap and fun way to jazz up a costume or your everyday look, can also cost you a pretty penny when it comes to medical expenses, according to recent news sources. Before you buy decorative lenses to change your look, this Halloween or otherwise, consider these warnings from… read more
Too Much of This Candy May Lead To Heart Conditions
The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public to enjoy black licorice candy in moderation this Halloween, as the treat has been shown to cause irregular heart rhythm, according to recent news sources. According to the FDA, eating more than two ounces of black licorice for two weeks can send those who are over… read more
FDA to Release Report Detailing Listeria Outbreak Cause
The cause of the deadly outbreak of listeria from Jensen Farms cantaloupes will soon be detailed in a report issued by the Food and Drug Administration, according to recent news sources. The outbreak was the deadliest in decades, killing 23 and sickening 116 others. Illnesses were reported in 25 different states. The report will detail… read more
FDA Orders Food Seizure After Inspection Finds Rodent and Insect Contamination
U.S. Marshals seized food products at a storage and processing facility in Washington after the Food and Drug Administration found that rodent and insect infestation were rampant at the facility, according to new reports. The facility is Dominguez Foods of Washington, Inc in Zillah, Washington. In a complaint dated September 29, 2011, the US stated… read more
FDA Awards Grants For Children’s Medical Device Research
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced that three grants will be awarded to bolster the development of medical devices for pediatric use, according to recent news sources. Ten applications for grants were reviewed by five experts. The grants, which will be distributed by the FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development, were received… read more
Group Calls for BPA Ban From Baby Bottles
The American Chemical Council has requested that the Food and Drug Administration formally ban BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups, according to recent news sources. In a letter to the FDA, the group noted that Canada, Malaysia, China, the European Union, and ten U.S. states have recently banned BPA, or Bisphenol-A, in the use… read more
Cereal Bars Recalled Over Undeclared Milk Allergen
In a recent news release, Flowers Food has recalled their cereal bars due to an undeclared milk allergen. The products subject to recall include: -Mrs. Freshley’s Canadian Label Apple Cinnamon Fruit and Pastry Cereal Bars, UPC 072250002400 -Mrs. Freshley’s Canadian Label Blueberry Fruit and Pastry Cereal Bars, UPC 072250002387 -Mrs. Freshley’s Canadian Label Strawberry Fruit… read more
Nutrition Experts Hold Safety Summit
Current safety issues in preparation and supply of PN (Parenteral Nutrition), commonly known as IV (intravenous nutrition), has brought leaders from many big organizations together to take part in safety summit of PN, according to news reports. The leaders that participated in the summit agreed to different ideas that will be helpful in improving the… read more
