XTalks
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
MIT engineers have designed a food sensor , made from an array of silk microneedles, that can pierce through the plastic packaging of foods to sample for bacterial contamination and spoilage. Two kinds of specialized “bioinks” react to the bacterial presence and certain pH levels, which respectively detect contamination and spoilage.
NPR Health - Shots
OCTOBER 18, 2022
For context, we speak to the authors of The Truth Pill: The Myth of Drug Regulation in India. The World Health Organization has issued an alert about the deaths in the West African nation of Gambia. Image credit: Milan Berckmans/AFP via Getty Images)
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XTalks
MAY 19, 2022
Since metal contamination is a common issue in food production, resulting in expensive recalls and lawsuits, the FDA has implemented metal detection standards to ensure the same principles are followed for all companies. So why is metal contamination such a common reason for launching voluntary recalls?
XTalks
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Salmonella Outbreak from Poultry — The US A widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated poultry affected thousands across multiple states this year. This persistent strain of Salmonella , also known as REPJFX01, not only led to significant illnesses but also prompted a massive recall and stricter regulations on poultry processing.
Pharma in Brief
AUGUST 9, 2021
On July 31, 2021, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent outlining its plan to amend the Food and Drug Regulations ( FDR ) and the Medical Devices Regulations in the spring of 2022. Health Canada is accepting comments on the Minister of Health’s proposal to amend the FDR and the Medical Devices Regulations until October 28, 2021.
BioPharma Reporter
OCTOBER 6, 2021
A probe has identified 'human errorâ at the Spanish contract development and manufacturing organization, Rovi, as the reason for the presence of metal contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses, leading to Japanese authorities withdrawing 1.6 million doses of the shot in August.
The Pharma Data
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public that several categories of FDA-regulated products purchased from Jan. This alert covers FDA-regulated products purchased from Family Dollar stores in those six states from Jan. Today, the U.S. Families rely on stores like Family Dollar for products such as food and medicine. “No
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