The Latest Breaking News from FDA

Cyclosporiasis: Think your salad is harmless? Parasite outbreak spreads across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts & 15 more states; FDA issues warning

Cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to 20 states across the United States, with health authorities reporting more than 11,000 cases and nearly 500 hospitalisations. The intestinal infection has been linked to processed iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico, with some of the affected lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants. The recalled lettuce…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Kitten Milk Replacers Sold Nationwide Are Recalled After Testing Found Nutrient Levels Too Low to Sustain Growth

Revival Animal Health recalled Breeder's Edge and Shelter's Choice kitten milk replacers after testing found low copper, potassium, and B vitamins.

Medical Daily · Aug 28

Austin Made Jalapeno Ranch Dressing Sold Since April Is Recalled Because Eggs Never Appeared on the Label

Jaime's Foods ATX recalled jalapeno ranch dressing sold in Texas since spring after an FDA inspection found the label missing eggs.

Medical Daily · Aug 28

Federal Investigators Open a Salmonella Newport Inquiry Involving 84 Patients with No Food Source Yet Identified

The FDA has opened an investigation into a Salmonella Newport outbreak involving 84 patients, with traceback underway and no food source identified.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Cancer Practices Report Only Weeks of Ifosfamide on Hand as Oncologists Warn No Substitute Drug Exists

ASCO warns some oncology practices have under a few weeks of ifosfamide left, with no direct substitute for the chemotherapy drug.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Pancreatic Cancer Patients No Longer Need Expanded Access to Get a RAS Inhibitor After Federal Approval

FDA approved daraxonrasib for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, replacing a case by case expanded access route with a prescribable therapy.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

What Is Feel Free? The Popular Gas Station Tonic Raising Health Concerns

If you have browsed the checkout counter at a local gas station, convenience store, or smoke shop recently, you have likely spotted the small blue-and-gold bottles labeled “Feel Free”. Manufactured by Botanic Tonics, these tonics are heavily marketed as a natural, alcohol-free wellness drink that boosts mood, enhances productivity, and…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 27

A Once-Daily Pill for Pancreatic Cancer Just Won Approval, and It Nearly Doubled Survival in Trial

FDA approved Rasonque for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. A phase 3 trial found median survival of 13.2 months against 6.7 on chemotherapy.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Erbe Updates Software on 11,226 Cryosurgery Units Because a Hard Hose Pull Can Rupture the Probe

Erbe USA is updating software on 11,226 ERBECRYO 2 cryosurgery units after finding a hose pull can over-pressurize and rupture the cryoprobe.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

'Put food warning labels on the front': Supreme Court asks Centre to match international food safety standards as obesity is rising among children

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider front-of-pack warning labels on junk food amid rising obesity among children. The bench questioned India’s reluctance to match international food safety standards and linked food safety to the right to life under Article 21. The court also warned of further directions.

The Economic Times · Aug 27