CSPI Downgrades Sucralose from “Caution” to “Avoid”
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has downgraded it's safety rating of the artificial sweetener sucralose for the second time in 3...
Nationwide Recall of Sterile Compounded Products by Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals
Due to concern over a lack of sterility assurance and quality issues which may result in serious and potentially life-threatening infections or death when...
Recall of Colistimethate for Injection USP and Rifampin for Injection USP
Eatontown, NJ, Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Heritage) today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of ten (10) lots of Colistimethate for Injection, USP, 150 mg Single-Dose...
Recall of Muffin and Cake Mixes Due to Salmonella
There is currently a recall of muffin and cake mixes due to the risk of salmonella, which can cause serious and potentially lethal infections...
Urgent Medical Device Correction for HeartMate II from Thoratec
Thoratec has recently received reports of patients experiencing advisory alarms for expired System Controller backup batteries. Three patients were unable to connect their pump...
Nationwide Brilanta Recall by Astrazeneca Due to Acute Renal Failure Risk
Astrazeneca is recalling limited lots of of BRILINTA because bottles contain the wrong medication, which can lead to advere renal effects. Voluntary recall limited to...
Dexcom Press Release to Supplement Previous Recall Notification
Dexcom supplemented its previous customer notification to remind its patients to periodically test the audible alarms and alerts on certain receivers manufactured by Dexcom...
FDA Warns About Type 2 Diabetes Drug Canagliflozin Side Effects
FDA has strengthened it's warning for the type 2 diabetes medicine Canagliflozin, which is sold under the names Invokana and Invokamet, by adding new...
Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Hits Multiple Brands
An extensive, nationwide recall due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes has been expanded to include more brands, such as Blue Bunny, Nestle, Nutrisystem...
Allergy Alert: Breyers No Sugar Added Salted Caramel Swirl Contains Undeclared Almonds
Englewood Cliffs, NJ — Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of tubs of Breyers® No Sugar Added Salted Caramel Swirl...
Granola Bars Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
Quaker is recalling two varieties of Granola Bars due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., announced...
Fresh Vegetables Recalled in Multiple States and Stores, Including Walmart
Country Fresh Orlando is recalling products in several states sold as store brands that include Walmart and Publix due to risk of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert: Walnut and Trail Mix Recall Expanded Due to Salmonella
Aurora Products, Inc. is expanding its voluntary nationwide recall of certain lots of NATURAL WALNUTS and TRAIL MIXES CONTAINING WALNUTS, because they have the...
Barber Foods Recalls Stuffed Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella
Add Barber Foods to the list of brands recalling frozen, raw stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Approximately 1,707,494 pounds...
Alert: Certain Type 2 Diabetes Drugs May Cause Disabling Joint Pain
The FDA is warning Type 2 Diabetics that their medication may cause them severe, disabling joint pain. Several popular diabetes drugs contain sitagliptin, saxagliptin,...
Recall: Fat Boy Brand and Unlabeled Cucumbers Due to Salmonella
More cucumbers are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, this time in 8 states. This is even more of a concern...
