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Johnson & Johnson Pulls Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Over Benzene Contamination

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Johnson & Johnson is recalling sunscreens from two of its popular brands over concerns of carcinogenic benzene contamination. Therefore, levels should be monitored at different stages of production to avoid harmful benzene contamination. Growing Contamination Issues. Despite this, contamination issues still persist.

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Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study

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30, 2020 – Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos. “Many well-known brands use talc in body and facial powders that can be inhaled,” said Nneka Leiba, an EWG vice president. MONDAY, Nov. The analysis was published Nov. 25 in the journal Environmental Health Insights.

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IN FOCUS: Northgate Technologies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Such issues are not surprising when one considers that smoke in theatre - caused by the thermal destruction of tissue - can contain pollutants such as benzene, hydrogen cyanide, formaldehyde and bioaerosols. In addition the smoke also causes practical issues in theatre, obscuring the view of medical professionals.

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Lead in Cinnamon: A Rising Concern for Food Safety

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Why Cinnamon is Prone to Higher Lead Levels Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways. One primary source is environmental contamination. Additionally, the processing of cinnamon, including drying, grinding and packaging, can introduce lead if the equipment or materials are contaminated.

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Worst Food Safety Scandals of 2023

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Salmonella Outbreak from Poultry — The US A widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated poultry affected thousands across multiple states this year. It also encouraged a citizen petition to make it illegal to sell poultry contaminated with any one of 31 strains of Salmonella. Coli Daycare Outbreak — Canada In September, an E.

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Quality by design with a focus on biosimilars

Pharmaceutical Technology

To demonstrate bioequivalence for a generic small molecule drug, a company must carry out a Phase I clinical trial in healthy individuals to ensure that the area under the curve and maximum plasma concentration for their drug is equivalent to that of the brand name drug. For biosimilars, however, this process is slightly more complex.

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Thomson International Recalls Onions Due to Risk of Salmonella

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Thomson International, a company based out of Bakersfield, California, has recalled red, yellow, white and sweet yellow onions shipped from May 1, 2020 until now due to potential Salmonella contamination. of Bakersfield, California, USA, or any products made with these onions. More about Salmonella.