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FDA Alerts the Public to Potentially Contaminated Products from Family Dollar Stores in Six States

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Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public that several categories of FDA-regulated products purchased from Jan. The agency is also advising that all drugs, medical devices, cosmetics and dietary supplements, regardless of packaging, be discarded. Today, the U.S. 1, 2021, through the present. 29 and Sep.

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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. Environmental Working Group (EWG) — an American advocacy nonprofit that commissioned the tests and did the analysis — said methods used by the cosmetics industry to screen talc supplies are inadequate. MONDAY, Nov.

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FDA Issues First Injunction of its Product Safety Rule

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first injunction under the Produce Safety Rule against Fortune Food Product Inc., The company has agreed to stop production until it takes remedial action and complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. an Illinois-based processor of sprouts and soy products.

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Federal judge enters consent decree against New Jersey raw animal food manufacturer

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that Bravo Packing, Inc., an animal food manufacturing company of Carney’s Point, New Jersey, has agreed to stop selling, manufacturing and distributing raw pet food and come into compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

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FDA Releases Draft CPG on Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross-Contact

FDA Law Blog

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft update to its Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) for FDA staff on the Agency’s enforcement of major food allergen labeling and cross-contact. By Sophia R. Gaulkin & Riëtte van Laack — On May 16, the U.S.

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FDA End-of-Year Release of Warning Letters Impresses (or Depresses)

FDA Law Blog

Perhaps FDA wanted us to remember 2023 as the year FDA succeeded in uncovering critical defects in drug and device manufacturing, and in critical trials. The FDA compliance data, sorted by category, shows there were 159 Warning Letters issued to drug manufacturers or sponsors during 2023, with 161 issued in calendar year 2022.

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FDA In Brief: As Consumers Order More Meals and Groceries Online, FDA Plans Public Meeting to deal with Food Safety Risks

The Pharma Data

“The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the necessity for the FDA to assist make sure that foods ordered online and delivered on to consumers are safe to eat and not in danger of contamination. Food and Drug Administration will meet with members of the food industry, regulatory counterparts in the least levels of state , consumers, et al.