Posts tagged ‘drug’

January 29, 2015

FDA Warning Letters: Excessive Drug Levels Top List of Latest Food Problems

FDA Warning Letters: Excessive Drug Levels Top List of Latest Food Problems
Illegal levels of drug residues in food animals topped the list of problems with food producers in the latest round of warning letters from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for alleged violations of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. FDA …
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The Truth Behind 'Organic' Food Labeling
The longtime journalist and author discovered that some companies couldn't verify that their sources were organic, and found other issues with fraudulent labeling in this $ 28 billion industry. How can … You can read the USDA Organic guidelines …
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December 31, 2014

FDA holds hearing on OTC drug review process; accepting comments until May 12

FDA holds hearing on OTC drug review process; accepting comments until May 12
According to FDA's Federal Register Notice, FDA seeks comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the existing OTC review process, modernization concepts, and modification of or alternatives to the existing OTC review process. FDA apparently believes …
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Two Generic Versions of ADHD Drug Not as Effective: FDA – WebMD
The generic versions were approved by the FDA on the basis that they released the drug in the body over a period of 10 to 12 hours, to achieve the same effect as a three-times-per-day dose of immediate-release methylphenidate hydrochloride. But in some …
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'Boxed Warning' Added to Fibroid Removal Devices
The new warning will let surgeons and patients know that "uterine tissue may contain unsuspected cancer [and] the use of laparoscopic power morcellators during fibroid surgery may spread cancer and decrease the long-term survival of patients," the FDA …
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Steer Clear of Cold Meds for Babies, FDA Advises
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Most babies and young children don't need medicines if they have a cold, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicine should not be given to children …
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