FDA Alerts
New Test Detecting Diarrhea-Causing Infection
The FDA has approved a test that detects an infection that causes diarrhea, other intestinal problems and sometimes death.
Dental Pain Reliever May Be Dangerous
The FDA continues to receive reports about a life-threatening side effect of a dental pain reliever called benzocaine .
You're Losing Your Metal
The FDA is informing the public that prescription proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs may cause low serum magnesium levels ( hypomagnesemia ) if taken for prolonged periods of time (in most cases, longer than one year).
Soy in the Chips, Not Soy Chips
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. of Chambersburg , PA, is recalling the below listed packages of chips because they may contain undeclared soy protein.
Recall: Milk in Cheese Crackers
Haddon House of Medford, New Jersey is recalling Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers ( UPC 076606-710889), because it may contain undeclared milk and food coloring additives used to create the cheese powder listed on the label.
More Unwanted Stuff from the Peanut Gallery
New York State Acting Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today alerted consumers to undeclared peanuts in Dry Fruit “Kachori” , packaged and distributed by Maya Overseas Food Inc.
These Sandwiches are Totally Square
Natural Choice Distribution Company Inc. is recalling certain ready-to-eat sandwiches and wraps because the products’ labels fail to declare food allergens.
More than Salsa on these Tortilla Chips
Prime Choice Foods announced that it is taking the precautionary measure of recalling certain lots of some of its tortilla chip products due to undeclared ingredients.
Beware of Peanuts in Smoothies
f’real ® foods announced today a voluntary recall of f’real ® Strawberry Banana Smoothies (Lot # 06/21/2012) produced at Smith Dairy Products Company in Orrville , Ohio.
More Okra Troubles from Magic Valley
Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling breaded okra produced under the HEB label from July 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011 because the product may contain undeclared whey (a milk ingredient).