News Topic - FDA

Salmonella Peppers
FDA: Avoid jalapenos from Mexico, not U.S.
WCTV.com  –  6 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Florida: Tallahassee

FDA: Avoid jalapenos from Mexico, not U.S.
The government is narrowing its warning to hot pepper lovers, saying only Mexican-grown jalapenos now are linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak—clearing the U.S. crop.
KHOU.com  –  19 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Texas: Houston

FDA: Avoid jalapenos from Mexico, not US
AP - The government is narrowing its warning to hot pepper lovers, saying only Mexican-grown jalapenos now are linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak — clearing the U.S. crop.
Yahoo!  –  38 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Top Stories

FDA To Recommend That Doctors Conduct Genetic Screening Before Prescribing Antiretroviral Abacavir To Reduce Allergic Reactions
FDA on Thursday is expected to issue an advisory that urges physicians to conduct genetic testing before prescribing GlaxoSmithKline's antiretroviral drug abacavir to reduce allergic reactions in people taking the drug, the New York Times reports.
Medical News Today  –  1 hour, 59 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Health: AIDS - HIV

Consumer Reports drug warnings for acne treatments
Consumer Reports give you the information on new FDA warnings on eczema drugs, restrictions on antibiotics for acne treatment, and [birth defects that can result from some acne medications.]
Consumer Reports  –  3 hours, 38 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Business: Consumer

Safety alert: Infant formula recalled
Mead Johnson is recalling 41,464 cans of Gentlease powdered infant formula because they could contain small metal particles, which pose potentially serious health risks to babies. The company and the FDA are investigating the source of the particles.
Consumer Reports  –  3 hours, 38 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Business: Consumer

Food Lobby's Success Soured By Outbreaks
The FDA pressured the Bush administration years ago to limit the paperwork companies would have to keep to help U.S. health investigators quickly trace produce that sickens consumers.
CBS News  –  5 hours, 57 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Business

Jalapeño/Serrano Pepper Recall
RECALL NOTICE - - The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory recommending that customers avoid eating raw jalapeño peppers, Serrano peppers or foods made with jalapeño peppers. As a r... [WebWire - Thursday, July 24, 2008]
WebWire  –  17 hours, 52 minutes ago  ¦  comment?
found in Top Stories: Press Releases

FDA Grants Pediatric Exclusivity for TOPAMAX(R), Extending the Marketing Exclusivity by Six Months
Read full story for latest details.
PR Newswire  –  Jul 24, 2008 8:37 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Top Stories: Press Releases

Peak Surgical wins FDA approval to market 'tissue dissection' technology
Peak Surgical Inc., a Palo Alto medical device company, said Thursday it's won Food and Drug Administration clearance to market its proprietary "tissue dissection" system for use in general surgery.
bizjournals.com  –  Jul 24, 2008 6:28 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Technology: Software