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Latest FDA Recalls

• John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Snack Mix and Cashew Products Due to Possible Health Risk March 19, 2010
  – As a follow up to the voluntary recall of black pepper from Mincing Overseas Spice Company announced on March 5, 2010, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBSS) (the “Company”) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various snack mix and cashew products, which have been flavored with seasoning containing the recalled black pepper and which are listed below, as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. To date, the Company has not received any reports of illnesses in connection with the item listed below.
• Kroger Amends Code Date on Recalled Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder March 19, 2010
  The Kroger Co. today amended the code date on Kroger California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder it recalled yesterday due to notification from a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella. Kroger is recalling Kroger California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder sold in 2.5-ounce jars with code dates of Sell By: Dec 03 11PS2 and Sell by: Dec 04 11PS2 under the following UPC code: 1111066599.
• Spice Barn, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Two Lots of Black Pepper March 17, 2010
  As a result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Spice Barn is recalling two lots of Black Pepper due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illnesses, including fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. While most individuals recover without medical intervention, the infection can be life-threatening in some cases such as young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
• C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of several products that contain pepper due to Possible Health Risk March 17, 2010
  San Antonio, TX March 17, 2010 – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of products containing a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products are part of the Sunbird Seasonings, Williams Wings Seasonings and Williams Gumbo Soup lines.
• The Medicines Company Expands a Nationwide Recall for Certain Lots of Cleviprex® That May Contain Particulate Matter March 17, 2010
  The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) announced today that it is voluntarily expanding the recall of Cleviprex ® (clevidipine butyrate) injectable emulsion due to the potential presence of visible particulate matter which has been observed in some vials. Four (4) additional lots of Cleviprex are being recalled.
• Produce Valley, Inc. Initiates Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk Associated with Recalled Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. March 16, 2010
  Produce Valley, Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of a product which contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that is currently bring recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illness, including (but not limited to) fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
• Barcel Announces Voluntary Recall March 16, 2010
  Barcel was notified by one of its suppliers that a seasoning used in Barcel Tostachos contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., which has voluntarily recalled several lots of this ingredient because of potential Salmonella exposure. In response, Barcel announced today that it is voluntarily recalling: Item: Tostachos 3.17 oz UPC: 074323 04358 7 Lot: AUG1110, AUG1810, AUG2510, SEP0110
• GFN Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Gluten-Free Naturals Pancake Mix, Gluten-Free Naturals Light & Moist Yellow Cake Mix and Gluten-Free Naturals Cookie Blend Flour March 16, 2010
  GFN Foods, LLC of Cranford, NJ is voluntarily recalling: Gluten-Free Naturals Pancake Mix – UPC 187058 000043 Lots 09159 (exp 12/8/2010), 09320 (exp 5/16/12) 09322 (exp 5/18/12) Gluten-Free Naturals Light & Moist Yellow Cake Mix – UPC 187058 000067 Lots 09083 (exp 9/24/10) and 09322 (exp 5/18/12) Gluten-Free Naturals Cookie Blend Flour – UPC 187058 000029 Lots 09086 (exp 6/24/10), 09219 (exp 11/7/10) and 10035 (exp 5/4/11) These products, manufactured by GFN Foods, are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
• Emmi - Roth Käse USA Announces Recall of Spreadables brand Crab Creole and Shrimp Scampi Cheese Spreads March 16, 2010
  Emmi - Roth Käse USA is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,971 total individual containers of 7 ounce and 2 pound Spreadables brand Crab Creole and Shrimp Scampi cheese spreads because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
• Tastefully Simple Issues Voluntary Recall for Toasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese Ball Mix March 15, 2010
  Tastefully Simple is voluntarily recalling select 1.1-ounce retail packages and 0.3-ounce samples of Toasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese Ball Mix. The company, along with others in the food industry, is joining in the efforts of a nationwide ingredient recall to protect consumers from potential Salmonella exposure.

Latest FDA Press Releases

• FDA Warns about Increased Risk of Muscle Injury with Zocor March 19, 2010
  FDA Warns about Increased Risk of Muscle Injury with Zocor - Highest approved dose of cholesterol-lowering medication could cause harm to muscles
• FDA Approves Drug to Treat Condition That Causes Elevated Ammonia Levels March 18, 2010
  FDA today March 18th 2010 approved Carbaglu (carglumic acid)Tablets to treat too much ammonia in blood
• Statement for National Poison Prevention Week March 17, 2010
  FDA Committed to Addressing Growing National Overdose Problem The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes the five-fold increase in unintentional drug overdose deaths noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 1990 and 2006 as a serious public health concern. Much of this increase follows from increases in the deaths from the use of opioid drugs, which in 2006 accounted for more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined. The agency is also concerned about misuse of benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium and Xanax), which accounted for 272,000 emergency department visits in 2008 (compared to 367,000 for opioids).
• FDA Approves First Totally Implanted Hearing System March 17, 2010
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of the Esteem – an implanted hearing system used to treat moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss, a type of permanent hearing loss.
• FDA March 17 Update on the Investigation into the Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak March 17, 2010
  As part of the Salmonella Montevideo investigation, the Food and Drug Administration has been actively investigating the supply chain of black and red pepper supplied to Daniele International Inc., Pascoag, R.I.
• FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Louisiana Sprout Grower March 17, 2010
  The Department of Justice, in an action initiated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, today sought a permanent injunction against A Chau Sprouting Co., a sprout grower in Gretna, La., company owner and manager Quang “Mike” Trinh, and Hue Nguyen, the company production manager.
• FDA Orders 2 Companies to Stop Marketing Unapproved Nitroglycerin Tablets March 16, 2010
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today ordered Glenmark Generics of Mahwah, N.J., and Konec Inc. of Tucson, Ariz., to stop marketing unapproved nitroglycerin tablets. The tablets are placed under the tongue to relieve chest pain or to stop a heart attack and are marketed in 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, and 0.6 mg dosages.
• FDA Announces New Boxed Warning on Plavix March 12, 2010
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today added a boxed warning to the anti-blood clotting drug Plavix (clopidogrel), alerting patients and health care professionals that the drug can be less effective in people who cannot metabolize the drug to convert it to its active form.
• FDA Task Force Seeks Public Comments on Increasing Transparency with Regulated Industry March 12, 2010
  As part of the final phase of its transparency initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking comment from the public and other interested stakeholders on how the agency can increase transparency in its interactions with regulated industry.
• FDA Issues Warning on Counterfeit Surgical Mesh March 11, 2010
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned health care providers and consumers about counterfeit surgical mesh being distributed in the United States under the C. R. Bard/Davol brand name. Surgical mesh products are used to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists.