FDA Alerts

A New Pill to Swallow
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved roflumilast , a pill taken daily to decrease the frequency of flare-ups (exacerbations) or worsening of symptoms from severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ).
Dangerous Flasks
E&J Brandy announces the voluntary recall of its stainless steel flasks.
Abacavir Update: Yes It's Still Safe, For Now
The FDA updated the public about an ongoing safety review of abacavir and a possible increased risk of heart attack. Since the announcement there has been conflicting information on the potential increased risk of heart attack.
Don't Eat the Pill that Makes You Stop Eating
Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a sample of Svelte 30 orange & gray capsule was collected and tested by FDA in January 2011.
New Drug to Relieve the Pressure
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Edarbi tablets ( azilsartan medoxomil ) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults.
Rat Attack
U.S. Marshals seized about $200,000 worth of food products from Bedford Cheese Store Inc. in Shelbyville , Tenn ., after U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigators found evidence of rodents throughout the company’s facility.
Soy in the Chips, Not Soy Chips
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. of Chambersburg , PA, is recalling the below listed packages of chips because they may contain undeclared soy protein.
Hi-Tech Salmonella Hunting
FDA scientists successfully used a new genome sequencing test to retrospectively examine a 2009-10 foodborne illness outbreak to help trace the source of the infection.
Recall: Milk in Cheese Crackers
Haddon House of Medford, New Jersey is recalling Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers ( UPC 076606-710889), because it may contain undeclared milk and food coloring additives used to create the cheese powder listed on the label.
Finding the Virus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed marketing of the first test for the preliminary identification of norovirus , the virus responsible for the majority of cases of stomach flu.