U.S. Food & Drug Administration Archives

FDA recalls Classic Delight sandwiches over Listeria concerns

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The FDA has issued a recall of Classic Delight sandwiches over concerns of Listeria contamination. The recall affects individually wrapped sandwiches shipped to distributors in Arkansas, California, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. According to the FDA, the recall was initiated after environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious an sometimes fatal infections […]

Cucumbers shipped to Maryland recalled due to possible Salmonella risk

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected […]

Organic chia seeds sold at Walmart recalled due to possible Salmonella risk

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Natural Sourcing International is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds 32 oz. due to the potential presence of Salmonella that may be in some of the finished products, the FDA reports. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. […]

Insulin pump mobile app recalled due to software glitch, over 200 injuries reported

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class I recall for a mobile app that connects to an insulin pump. A Class I recall is the most serious type of recall. Officials say use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. The recalled t:connect mobile app is an Apple iOS-based software and is for Version 2.7 of […]

2024 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to take place this weekend

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2024 will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The event is free and anonymous, and it aims to provide people with a safe and convenient way to dispose of prescription drugs. This event is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and takes place every year. DEA and state and local partners […]

Salmonella outbreak linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to organic basil packaged in 2.5-oz clamshell containers sold at Trader Joe’s stores. The CDC says 12 people from seven states have been infected, with seven of eight cases reporting exposure to fresh organic basil purchased from Trader Joe’s before becoming ill. The products came from Miami, Florida-based Infinite Herbs, […]

FDA recommends voluntary recall of ground cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended a voluntary recall of several ground cinnamon products sold at six different retailers across the U.S. over concerns they may contain elevated levels of lead. The agency has sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors and facility operators in the U.S., reminding them of the requirement to implement controls […]

Attorney General Brown completes opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that the Consumer Protection Division’s Opioids Enforcement Unit has finalized settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, and Walgreens, after multi-year investigations of these opioids-makers’ or chain pharmacies’ involvement in fueling the opioid crisis in Maryland. The settlements are expected to provide $238 million to be used in Maryland’s and its subdivisions’ efforts […]