Original Post The following is attributed to Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research For Immediate Release: January 24, 2022 Statement From:Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D. Director – Center for Drug Evaluation and Research As we have throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has used the best available…
Read MoreOriginal Post Get your COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Wonder who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters and when? Everyone ages 12 and older can get a booster shot. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Don’t wait. Get your vaccination or booster as soon as possible.
Read MoreOriginal Post FDA is a member of the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC), a diverse group of leading health and consumer organizations. AAC’s outreach campaign, “Double Check, Don’t Double Up,” is all about the safe use of acetaminophen. Visit www.knowyourdose.org for more information.External Link Disclaimer You have flu symptoms, so you’ve been getting some relief for the…
Read MoreOriginal Post The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants consumers to know certain “wellness” vaping products containing vitamins and/or essential oils are being illegally sold with unproven claims and could be harmful if used. Currently, no vaping products are approved by the FDA to prevent or treat any health conditions or diseases. Some vaping products…
Read MoreOriginal Post Date Issued: January 11, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people to stop using the LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 Antigen Test (Nasal/Saliva) and the LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 IgG/IgM Antibody Test. The performance of these tests has not been adequately established and the FDA believes there is likely a high risk…
Read MoreOriginal Post Summary Company Announcement Date: January 07, 2022 FDA Publish Date: January 07, 2022 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Product did not meet specific nutrition and labeling requirements for infant formula Company Name: Moor Herbs Brand Name: Moor Herbs Product Description: Angel Formula Infant formula Company Announcement Moor Herbs of Detroit,…
Read MoreUpdate Applicable to:All employers What happened?On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it would be updating its quarantine and isolation guidance for COVID-19. What are the details?Effective immediately, the isolation period for people with COVID-19 was reduced from 10 days to five days as long as they do…
Read MoreOriginal Post For Immediate Release: January 03, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to: Expand the use of a single booster dose to include use in individuals 12 through 15 years of age. Shorten the time between the completion of primary vaccination…
Read MoreOriginal Posting Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Dole packaged salads; FDA investigation ongoing The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to Dole packaged leafy greens. According to the CDC, as of December 22, 2021, 16 people infected with the outbreak strain…
Read MoreOriginal Post For Immediate Release: November 29, 2021 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cytalux (pafolacianine), an imaging drug intended to assist surgeons in identifying ovarian cancer lesions. The drug is designed to improve the ability to locate additional ovarian cancerous tissue that is normally difficult to detect during surgery. Cytalux is indicated…
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