FDA Alerts

Bacteria on the Half Shell
Managers of the Portland Shellfish Co., Inc. have agreed to temporarily halt distribution due to investigation by the FDA of poor sanitation practices that may be leading to L. mono bacterial contamination.
Aloha, Bean Sauce!
Hawaiian bean sauce has been recalled voluntarily by First Commercial Kitchen LLC because of potential Clostridium botulinum contamination and the risk of life-threatening illness.
Take Those Shrimp Off the Barbie!
Rich Products Corporation has issued a voluntarily recall of their deveined barbecue shrimp due to an undeclared milk ingredient used to coat the shrimp.
Barrel O'...Not So Much Fun
Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods has issued a voluntary recall of potato chips due to undeclared milk protein that could cause severe allergic reactions to people with a milk sensitivity.
The FDA's High Hopes for 2011
The FDA recently revealed its new plan for 2011 to speed up the availability of medical devices by improving review processes and establishing a new council of senior FDA experts.
Texas Hold 'Em - Responsible
A Texas district court has ordered a permanent injunction against Deltex Pharmaceuticals for violating FDA regulations and manufacturing unapproved and misbranded products.
Schmaltzy Fish Recalled
Packages of Ossie’s Schmaltz Herring have been recalled due to potential Listeria contamination, a bacterium that can cause potentially fatal infections in children and older adults.
Juice Producer May Be Shut Down
The FDA is trying to stop production of a New York based company that distributes juice and other products, due to poor safety procedures that could lead to food contamination and illness.
Well, With a Name Like That...
Candy Dynamics has issued a voluntary recall of its Toxic Waste brand Nuclear Sludge Chew Bars due to potentially dangerous levels of lead.
Chocolate Chip Recall
Barry Callebaut USA LLC is voluntarily recalling their semi-sweet chocolate chips sold in Kroger Stores due to undeclared milk protein that could cause dangerous allergic reactions.