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'Major impact in 8-10 days': Maharashtra FDA chief warns of strict action over rules violations by eateries near educational institutions

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday said strict action would be taken against violations of law at eateries operating near educational institutions and said that the intensified enforcement drive would have a "major impact" in the next 8-10 days.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

The foods linked to the latest outbreaks of parasitic and bacterial illnesses in the US

Illnesses have forced massive recalls across dozens of states from coast to coast

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Lidl Pulls a Wok Spice Mix from Nine States and Washington After Its Own Lab Found Salmonella

Lidl recalled one lot of Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix after routine testing found Salmonella. Check the spice rack, not the fridge.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

Untraced cyclosporiasis outbreaks are still on the rise - despite what Trump officials say

The Trump administration maintains the U.S. food supply is safe, even though officials still don’t know what’s causing several outbreaks

The Independent UK · Aug 18

A Pancreatic Mass Looked Like One of the Deadliest Cancers on Imaging Until Steroids Made It Disappear

Autoimmune pancreatitis builds a pancreatic mass convincing enough to send patients to major surgery. Steroids reverse it, and a drug is now approved.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

Novartis Pulls One Lot of Brand Name Diovan After Tablets Failed a Dissolution Test Tied to Potency

Novartis recalled one lot of Diovan 160 mg after tablets failed dissolution testing. Check lot AV5913C and do not stop your medication.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

Told to Give Up Seafood for Life, 86% of These Patients Ate Cooked Fish Without a Single Symptom

A Japanese clinic found that 86% of patients with Anisakis allergy tolerated cooked fish, challenging the blanket, lifelong seafood bans they were given.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

A Fasting Program Spread Sold Online Is Recalled After Undeclared Cashew, Pistachio, and Hazelnut Turned Up

Prolon Apulian Almond and Cocoa Spread is recalled for undeclared tree nuts. One allergic reaction is confirmed. Check lot L2755 now.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

Federal Regulators Convene a Two-Day Meeting on Listeria After a Decade of Flat Infection Rates

The FDA opened a two-day meeting on preventing Listeria contamination. Here is what it covers and who faces the greatest risk from listeriosis.

Medical Daily · Aug 18

More Than 2,000 Patients Have Received an Unapproved Pancreatic Cancer Drug While the FDA Reviews Its Application

Over 2,000 patients received investigational daraxonrasib through expanded access. Here is what families should ask an oncologist now.

Medical Daily · Aug 18