Food and Drug Administration--Press Releases
Press releases from FDA
FDA cautions consumers about Estrella Family Creamery cheeses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to discard cheeses from Estrella Family Creamery of Montesano, Wash., because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Environmental samples and one product sample collected by the FDA during an August 2010 inspection at the facility have tested positive for L. mono.
FDA seeks court order against Michigan dairy
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Scenic View Dairy of Hamilton, Mich., its president, and three of its managers alleging that they sold dairy cows for human consumption that contained illegal drug residues in edible tissues.
FDA launches new organizational performance management system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched an innovative performance management system designed to advance the President?s commitment to transparency, public participation, and collaboration in the work of government.
FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid TimeOut Capsules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to take TimeOut Capsules because it contains an active drug ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure. The product is marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement.
FDA releases guidance on federal menu labeling requirements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released two documents that outline steps to help chain restaurants comply with new federal nutrition labeling requirements.
FDA Warns of Possible Dangers from Portable Foot-Tanning Device
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the risk of ultraviolet radiation overdose with the Tootsie Tanner portable foot tanning device.
Study: Presence of murine leukemia virus found in CFS Patients, others
Researchers have found murine leukemia viruses (MLV) in blood samples collected from patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and some healthy blood donors, according to a study published online today by the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Urgent Nationwide Egg Recall
The current recall of eggs in their shells, or ?shell eggs,? is part of an ongoing and intensive investigation by local, state, and federal officials into the cause of recent cases of Salmonella Enteritidis.
Urgent Nationwide Frozen Mamey Fruit Products Recall
An investigation by the CDC and state partners showed an epidemiologic link between an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Typhi and frozen mamey fruit products sold under the La Nuestra brand by Montalvan Sales Inc. Ontario, Calif, and under the Goya brand by Goya Foods Inc. Secaucus, New Jersey.
U.S. Marshals seize food from rodent-infested Ga. warehouse
U.S. Marshals, acting under a court order sought by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, today seized packaged food products from a rodent-infested warehouse in Athens, Ga. A variety of products, including crackers, cookies and potato chips, were intended for sale to jails and prisons throughout the southeastern United States.
FDA Proposes Withdrawal of Low Blood Pressure Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed to withdraw approval of the drug midodrine hydrochloride, used to treat the low blood pressure condition orthostatic hypotension, because required post-approval studies that verify the clinical benefit of the drug have not been done.
FDA approves ella? tablets for prescription emergency contraception
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved ella? (ulipristal acetate) tablets for emergency contraception. The prescription-only product prevents pregnancy when taken orally within 120 hours (five days) after a contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. It is not intended for routine use as a contraceptive.
FDA: Aseptic Meningitis Risk with Use of Seizure Drug Lamictal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned that the drug Lamictal (lamotrigine), approved to treat seizures and bipolar disorder, can cause aseptic meningitis, an inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) that cover the brain and spinal cord not caused by bacterial infection.
FDA: Salmonella risk from frozen rodents fed to reptiles
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning U.S. and international customers who may have purchased frozen mice, rats and chicks from Biggers and Callaham LLC, dba/MiceDirect.com, that these products, which are used as food for reptiles, have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
FDA Seeks Injunction Against Colorado Manufacturer of Cultured Cell Product
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking an injunction in federal court against Regenerative Sciences LLC, of Broomfield, Colo., citing violations of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) that cause its cultured cell product to be adulterated. The product is also misbranded due to the lack of adequate directions for use and the failure to bear the ?Rx only? symbol.