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FDA to Regulate NanotechnologyFDA Alerts

FDA to Regulate Nanotechnology

FDA will consider public comments on nanotechnology regulations

June 13, 2011·1 min read
Staph Risk Prompts Recall of Sketch PadsFDA Alerts

Staph Risk Prompts Recall of Sketch Pads

Sketch pads were geared towards children

June 11, 2011·1 min read
Inorganic Arsenic Found in Animal DrugFDA Alerts

Inorganic Arsenic Found in Animal Drug

FDA Says Eating Chicken is Still Safe

June 10, 2011·1 min read
Drugmaker receives FDA warningFDA Alerts

Drugmaker receives FDA warning

Cholesterol medication recalled

June 8, 2011·1 min read
Kashi Recalls Select Frozen PizzasFDA Alerts

Kashi Recalls Select Frozen Pizzas

May contain plastic fragments

June 7, 2011·1 min read
Heartburn Drug Clogs the PipesFDA Alerts

Heartburn Drug Clogs the Pipes

Acid reflux drug Teva clogs oral syringes and feeding tubes

April 21, 2011·2 min read
Dental Pain Reliever May Be DangerousFDA Alerts

Dental Pain Reliever May Be Dangerous

FDA continues to receive reports that benzocaine can cause methemoglobinemia

April 10, 2011·2 min read
FDA Approves New HIV DrugFDA Alerts

FDA Approves New HIV Drug

FDA approves Viramune XR for treating HIV-1 infection

April 7, 2011·7 min read
FDA: "Food Coloring Still Safe"FDA Alerts

FDA: "Food Coloring Still Safe"

Artificial food coloring does not contribute to childhood hyperactivity (ADHD)

March 31, 2011·1 min read
Don't Overdose on these VitaminsFDA Alerts

Don't Overdose on these Vitamins

Soladek could lead to kidney and liver damage

March 31, 2011·2 min read
FDA Recall of Insulin Delivery DeviceFDA Alerts

FDA Recall of Insulin Delivery Device

FDA recalls Roche ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set

March 29, 2011·2 min read
Recall of Prostate Health SupplementFDA Alerts

Recall of Prostate Health Supplement

Recall of U-Prosta of hidden terazosin, a prescription drug ingredient

March 25, 2011·2 min read
Inhaler Discontinued to Save the PlanetFDA Alerts

Inhaler Discontinued to Save the Planet

FDA finalized the phase-out of Primatene Mist

March 18, 2011·3 min read
This Drug is Not for PreemiesFDA Alerts

This Drug is Not for Preemies

Kaletra anti-HIV drug can cause serious health problems in premature babies

March 8, 2011·2 min read
Bacteria in the BroccoliFDA Alerts

Bacteria in the Broccoli

Taylor Farms Pacific issues recall due to contamination by Listeria monocytogenes

March 3, 2011·3 min read
The Fish Might Make You SickFDA Alerts

The Fish Might Make You Sick

Recall of uneviscerated fish product that may cause Botulism

March 2, 2011·1 min read
Dangerous FlasksFDA Alerts

Dangerous Flasks

E&J Brandy recalls flask because of potential for lead poisoning

March 2, 2011·1 min read
Abacavir Update: Yes It's Still Safe, For NowFDA Alerts

Abacavir Update: Yes It's Still Safe, For Now

FDA analysis inconclusive as to increased risk of heart attack from Abacavir

March 1, 2011·2 min read
Don't Eat the Pill that Makes You Stop EatingFDA Alerts

Don't Eat the Pill that Makes You Stop Eating

FDA finds undeclared appetite suppressant in Svelte 30 orange & gray capsules

February 28, 2011·2 min read
Rat AttackFDA Alerts

Rat Attack

FDA found evidence of rodents in facilities of Bedford Cheese Store Inc.

February 28, 2011·1 min read
Soy in the Chips, Not Soy ChipsFDA Alerts

Soy in the Chips, Not Soy Chips

Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. recalls chips due to undeclared ingredient

February 25, 2011·2 min read
Recall: Milk in Cheese CrackersFDA Alerts

Recall: Milk in Cheese Crackers

Haddon House recalls cheese crackers because of undeclared ingredients

February 25, 2011·2 min read
More Unwanted Stuff from the Peanut GalleryFDA Alerts

More Unwanted Stuff from the Peanut Gallery

Undeclared peanuts in Dry Fruit Kachori poses serious risk to those with sensitivity to peanuts

February 24, 2011·1 min read
Warfarin Sodium Tablets Recall ExpandsFDA Alerts

Warfarin Sodium Tablets Recall Expands

Additional products that were packaged on the same packaging line recalled

February 24, 2011·2 min read