Tagged with “FDA”

Urgent Recall of Alfalfa Sprouts

The FDA has announced that Caldwell Foods is recalling raw alfalfa sprouts linked to an outbreak of salmonella in ten states.

The sprouts are sold under the brand names

Caldwell Fresh Foods in 4-oz plastic cups, 1-lb plastic bags, 2- and 5-lb plastic bags in cardboard boxes with a Caldwell Fresh Foods sticker
Nature’s Choice in 4-oz plastic cups
California Exotics brands in 5-oz plastic clam-shell containers

FDA reminds the public that children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems should avoid all kinds of raw sprouts, even those grown at home. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on May 27th, 2010
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Tags: CDC, FDA, recalls, salmonella

Salad Bar Romaine Lettuce Recalled Because of E.Coli Outbreak

Freshway Foods is recalling bagged romaine lettuce sold to wholesalers, food service outlets, and in-store salad bars and delis because of a possible link to illness caused by E.coli bacteria. The recall is being supported by the FDA.

Freshway does not produce prepackaged romaine or salad mixes sold to retail consumers in supermarkets. These products are not included in the recall, but consumers are warned not not to eat “grab and go” salads sold in store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets, and Marsh stores.

To date 19 cases of E.coli infection have been confirmed in Michigan, Ohio, and New York, including 12 people who were hospitalized and 3 with life-threatening conditions. The New York State Public Health Laboratory found E.coli 0145 in an unopened bag of Freshway shredded romaine lettuce on May 5. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on May 7th, 2010
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Tags: e.coli, FDA, lettuce

Register Today for June Lobby Day

As a member of the One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) we are pleased to be participating in the annual OVAC Lobby Day. Join us in June as we head to the hill to ask Congress to increase funding for cancer research.

Important Dates:

May 12, 2010 – Last day to submit scholarship application
May 24, 2010 – Last day to register for OVAC Lobby Day
May 24, 2010 – Last day to reserve a hotel room at the special OVAC rate
June 16, 2010 – Lobby Day begins at 12:00 PM
June 17, 2010 – Lobby Day ends at 5:00 PM

Location: The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel (415 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001)

Posted by Catherine Knowles on April 27th, 2010
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Tags: Appropriations, CDC, FDA, NCI, NIH, OVAC

Tamper-Resistant OxyContin Approved by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new form of pain-reliever OxyContin designed to reduce tampering and abuse.

It is difficult to cut, crush, chew, or dissolve the new pills, preserving the slow release of the active ingredient, oxycodone, over time. If a potential abuser tries to dissolve the pills in water, they form a gummy mass that cannot be injected.

After the new formulation is on the market, the FDA will require Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, conduct a study of how well it meets the goal of reducing abuse and misuse. Purdue also must develop a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) that includes a medication guide for patients and education for health care providers on the appropriate use of opiates to manage pain. Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on April 7th, 2010
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Tags: FDA, oxycodone, OxyContin

FDA Warns Against Raw Milk Due to Bacterial Outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers against drinking raw milk. At least 12 cases of campylobacteriosis have been reported in Michigan traced to unpasturized milk. The milk came from the Forest Grove Dairy in Middlebury, Indiana.

Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

The FDA points out that “the harmful bacteria in raw milk can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems.” Continue reading…

Posted by Kate Murphy on March 29th, 2010
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Tags: FDA, raw milk