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09/05/2008 03:00 PM
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Recall of Patak's Dopiaza Cooking Sauce (September 4)
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ACH Food Companies, Inc. is recalling its Patak's Dopiaza Cooking Sauce sold in the United States because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is distributed nationally through retail stores. ACH Food Companies is notifying its distributors and stores that carry this product that it contains an undeclared milk allergen and to immediately remove it from distribution.
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09/05/2008 11:58 AM
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Sprouters Northwest, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprout Products Because of Possible Health Concern (September 5)
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Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, Washington is recalling its alfalfa sprout products (alfalfa sprouts, onion sprouts, and salad sprouts) because they may be linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonellosis in Oregon and Washington State. To date, 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimirium infection have been associated with the consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts.
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09/05/2008 11:33 AM
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T. Marzetti Company Recalls a Limited Number of Girard's Honey Dijon Peppercorn
(September 4)
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T. Marzetti Company is recalling a limited number of 12 fl. oz. bottles of Girard's Honey Dijon Peppercorn (item 58105) because they may have the incorrect back label of Girard's French Dressing (item 58015). The Girard's Honey Dijon Peppercorn contains eggs, which is not declared as an ingredient on the Girard's French label. People who have allergies to egg run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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09/05/2008 05:52 AM
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The Hershey Company Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping Due to Undeclared Almonds (September 4)
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The only 7.25-ounce bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping affected have the code 69N printed on the back of the bottle below the UPC symbol. The UPC/Bar Code is 346000. The item in question was available for purchase nationwide after July 8, 2008.
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09/05/2008 03:44 AM
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Starway Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Ego Brand Preserved Peaches
(September 3)
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EGO brand Preserved Peaches is sold in a 14 ounce, un-coded, clear plastic package and was distributed nationwide. It is a product of Malaysia.
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12/31/1969 04:00 PM
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Trans Ocean Products Recalls Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon LOT No 54933-2 Because of Possible Health Risks (August 29)
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Trans-Ocean Products, Inc. of Bellingham, Washington is recalling its 4 ounce Cracked Pepper Style Smoked Salmon Lot No 54933-2 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
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08/29/2008 01:55 PM
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Fresh from the Deli American Sub Sandwich Recalled by Landshire, Inc. Because of Possible Health Risk (August 28)
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Landshire, Inc. is recalling its American Sub sandwich because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
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09/05/2008 08:57 AM
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FDA to Post Quarterly Report of Potential Safety Issues
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has posted on its Web site its first quarterly report that lists certain drugs that are being evaluated for potential safety issues. The drugs have been identified based on a review of reports in FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS).
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09/04/2008 11:12 AM
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FDA Approves DNA Test to Measure Hepatitis B Virus Levels
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first nucleic acid test for hepatitis B virus (HBV) that measures the amount of viral DNA (viral load) in a patient's blood. Assessing a patient's viral load provides health care professionals with a highly sensitive method for gauging the progress of antiviral therapy in patients with chronic HBV infections.
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09/04/2008 08:14 AM
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FDA: Manufacturers of TNF-Blocker Drugs Must Highlight Risk of Fungal Infections
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that the manufacturers of Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel, and Remicade must strengthen the existing warnings, in the Warnings and Precaution sections of the drugs' prescribing information and Medication Guides, on the risk of developing opportunistic fungal infections. Some patients with invasive fungal infections have died.
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09/04/2008 06:26 AM
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FDA Approves Software Update that Identifies Potential Defibrillator Lead Fractures
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced approval of a software update from Medtronic that will help detect fractures of the company's Sprint Fidelis cardiac defibrillator lead. The new software package will alert both patients and physicians of a potential lead fracture. This will enable early intervention and lower the risk of serious complications.
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08/27/2008 08:19 AM
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FDA Clears Test to Help Doctors Manage Heart Transplant Patients
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has cleared for marketing a non-invasive test that uses molecular expression techniques to assist doctors in managing heart transplant patients post-surgery for potential organ rejection.
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08/22/2008 09:22 AM
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FDA Approves First Bone Marrow Stimulator to Treat Immune-Related Low Platelet Counts
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Nplate (romiplostim), the first product that directly stimulates the bone marrow to produce needed platelets in patients with a rare blood disorder that can lead to serious bleeding.
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08/15/2008 04:30 PM
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FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood (August 15)
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland, because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins, a group of naturally occurring marine toxins known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
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