Kingston Pharma, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of All Lots of “DG™ Baby Gripe Water Due to Undissolved Ingredient, Citrus Flavonoid
Kingston Pharma, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of “DG™ Baby Gripe Water herbal supplement with organic ginger and fennel extracts” to the consumer level due to the presence of an undissolved ingredient, citrus flavonoid. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 15, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Sid Wainer and Son Initiates Class 2 Recall for Jansal Valley Dukkah Due to Potential Glass Pieces
Sid Wainer and Son of New Bedford, MA is voluntarily recalling Jansal Valley brand Dukkah in 2.5oz containers because of the potential of it containing glass pieces (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 15, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new policy to improve access and foster price competition for drugs that face inadequate generic competition
FDA announces new draft guidance titled, Competitive Generic Therapies, to help provide even greater clarity to industry about the CGT pathway. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 15, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

FDA authorizes first interoperable insulin pump intended to allow patients to customize treatment through their individual diabetes management devices
(Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 14, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

FDA issues warning letter to doctor for illegally marketing unapproved device with claims to prevent and treat tightening of scar tissue around breast implants
(Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 14, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas on findings from the agency ’s investigation of the November 2018 outbreak of < em > E. coli < /em > O157:H7 in California-linked romaine lettuce
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas on findings from the agency ’s investigation of the November 2018 outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in California-linked romaine lettuce (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 13, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. on new programs to promote the adoption of innovations in drug manufacturing that can improve quality and lower drug costs
FDA announces programs to promote adoption of innovations in drug manufacturing (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 13, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Ottogi America, Inc. Expands Recall on Undeclared Egg in Products
Ottogi America, Inc. announced today it is expanding its recall to include the two items below due to a possibility of containing egg ingredient undeclared on the packages. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction of they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 13, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on ongoing efforts to stop the spread of illicit opioids, further secure the U.S. drug supply chain and forcefully confront opioid epidemic
FDA issues first warning letter under Drug Supply Chain Security Act to McKesson Corp. for violations highlighted by a concerning tampering incident. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 12, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new data demonstrating rising youth use of tobacco products and the agency ’s ongoing actions to confront the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use
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Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 11, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

World Waters Issues Voluntary Recall of Select WTRMLN WTR Original 12 Packs Due To The Possible Presence of Soft Plastic Pieces. Company Urges Consumers to Check Packages Prior to Consumption
World Waters, LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of certain lots of Cold Pressed Juice Watermelon WTRMLN WTR Original 12 packs due to the potential presence of soft plastic that may be loosely floating in some of the finished products (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 11, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

FDA takes action against 17 companies for illegally selling products claiming to treat Alzheimer ’s disease
(Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 11, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the agency ’ s new efforts to strengthen regulation of dietary supplements by modernizing and reforming FDA ’ s oversight
FDA announces new efforts to strengthen regulation of dietary supplements by modernizing and reforming FDA ’ s oversight (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 11, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the agency ’s new efforts to strengthen regulation of dietary supplements by modernizing and reforming FDA’s oversight
FDA announces new efforts to strengthen regulation of dietary supplements by modernizing and reforming FDA ’s oversight (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 11, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Birdseed Food Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews in Craft Granola Goldenola Turmeric & Ginger
BIRDSEED FOOD CO. of Bend, OR is recalling Craft Granola Goldenola Turmeric& Ginger that was sold between the dates of 10/03/18 - 02/07/19, because it contains undeclared cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 9, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: news