Archive for May, 2012
IndonesianFoodMart.com Recalls “Tempeh Starter Yeast” because of Health Risk of Salmonell
Indonesianfoodmart.com of Rockville, MD, is recalling all packages of “Tempeh Starter Yeast” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which [...]
News and press releases: European Medicines Agency closed 9 May 2012
The European Medicines Agency is closed from 6.30pm on Tuesday 8 May until 7.30am on Thursday 10 May 2012. Patient safety, news and press releases: human and vet
Fewer Young People Smoking, Drinking and Using Drugs – New survey reveals encouraging trend
According to the latest results of the Youth Smoking Survey, only three per cent of Canadian students in grades 6-12 said they smoked daily in 2010-2011, down from 4% in 2008-2009. Health Canada RSS – Media Room
Drugs to be Discontinued: Cognex (tacrine hydrochloride) Capsules, 10 mg, 20 mg
Shionogi has made a business decision to discontinue Cognex (tacrine hydrochloride), 10 and 20 mg capsules. There is no remaining inventory within Shionogi, Inc. distribution network. FDA Drug Shortages
NISOLDIPINEtablet, Film Coated, Extended Release [Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
Updated Date: May 24, 2012 EST DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 24, 2012 EST)
Teva’s Adderall 30 mg Tablets: Counterfeit Product – Contains Wrong Active Ingredients
The counterfeit versions of Adderall should be considered as unsafe, ineffective and potentially harmful. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed
OSKRI CORP. ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT on UNDECLARED CASHEWS in “PEACH GRANOLA”
OSKRI Corp. of Lake Mills, WI is recalling 3.53 ounce bags of “Peach Granola”, because it may contain undeclared cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews and/or other nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Food and Drug Administration–Recalls/Safety Alerts
Patients/Consumers Working Party (PCWP) and Healthcare Professionals Working Group (HCP WG) joint meeting, European Medicines Agency, London, UK, From: 28-Feb-2012, To: 28-Feb-2012
Annual joint meeting with representatives from patients’, consumers’ and healthcare professionals’ organisations. The participants discuss issues in relation to their involvement in the Agency’s activities, communication and information, clinical trials and pharmacovigilance. Meetings and events
Microwave Food Safety
Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety when using microwave ovens. Health Canada RSS – Media Room
