FDA Alerts

FDA Recall of Insulin Delivery Device
The FDA is recalling Roche's ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set, a tool used to deliver insulin to diabetic patients.
Recall of Prostate Health Supplement
USA Far Ocean Group Inc. announced that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the Company's supplement product sold under the name “U-Prosta Natural support for prostate health”.
Inhaler Discontinued to Save the Planet
As part of an international agreement to discontinue the use of chlorofluorocarbons that damage the environment, a leading over-the-counter asthma inhaler will not be available next year.
Don't Take These Medications!
The FDA took action against companies that manufacture, distribute, or market certain unapproved prescription oral cough, cold, and allergy products. The affected products cannot be legally marketed in the United States.
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).
Bacteria in the Broccoli
Taylor Farms Pacific is voluntarily recalling products containing broccoli because of possible health risks  posed by bacterial contamination.
The Fish Might Make You Sick
W H & Group LLC is recalling dried fish that was not eviscerated prior to processing. New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors made the discovery during a routine inspection.
Dangerous Flasks
E&J Brandy announces the voluntary recall of its stainless steel flasks.
Don't Eat the Pill that Makes You Stop Eating
Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a sample of Svelte 30 orange & gray capsule was collected and tested by FDA in January 2011.
Rat Attack
U.S. Marshals seized about $200,000 worth of food products from Bedford Cheese Store Inc. in Shelbyville , Tenn ., after U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigators found evidence of rodents throughout the company’s facility.