Why Are Drugs Recalled? A number of factors can cause a drug to be recalled. A recall may be issued if a medicine: Is a health hazard.Unfortunately, some health risks associated with certain medications are not realized until after they become widely used. For example, in 2000, medicines c...
Product recalls are an unfortunate, but necessary part of business operations. When a business has distributed a product that can unintentionally put people at a risk of injury, then it must be immediately recalled to prevent any deaths.
Is the shortage impacting generic drugs, too? While drugmakers behind brand-name Adderall, Vyvanse and Concerta say their products are readily available, many generic manufacturers say they are struggling to keep up. According to FDA records used to track drug shortages, manufacturers ofamphetamine ...
Here are some 2024 asbestos-related updates: In December 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a rule requiring companies to provide detailed information about how they use chysotile asbestos. In November 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled Dynaca...
According to research firm Datasembly, as much as 30% of popular infant formula brands are sold out in the US, with some states like Minnesota being the highest hit at 54% (out-of-stock percentage). (14) A spokesperson from Enfamil maker Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC announced that the comp...
of the amount of fluids being drawn out of the body, dehydration can also be one of the symptoms of salmonella food poisoning. The continual intake of clear fluids can be vital when dealing with severe cases of food poisoning, especially if the victim is elderly, young or immunity-challenged...
To date, the FDA has alreadyposted 112 productssold by major retailers, including Costo, Walmart, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, that have been recalled. CDC CONCERNED WITH SPIKE IN ILLNESSES LINKED TO SOME TIANEPTINE PRODUCTS Symptoms to watch out for ...
FDA Plans To Create New Food Safety Unit Update: February 2, 2023 The FDA proposes the creation of the Human Foods Program, a new food safety unit that will focus on the importance of nutrition. According to FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf, the new deputy commissioner for human foods wi...
Substances like antipsychotics, sedatives, or Z drugs can exacerbate sleep disorder symptoms. Z drugs, like zolpidem, now carry FDA black box warnings due to increased risk of complex sleep behaviors. Symptoms are worsened by sleep deprivation, stress, trauma, and substance abuse, emphasizing the ...
Nestle recalled Alfamino Amino Acid Infant Formula in Germany in December 2018 due to a formulation error that can make your child sick. (13) The blend contains higher levels of minerals, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and headaches. (13) If your child experiences these sympt...