Food Safety
Holiday Food Safety Tips
Your holiday season should not be an invitation for various diseases that is caused through unhygienic food habits or improper care while cooking. Read on to know some holiday food safety tips, which can help you, cook healthy and delicious food.
Don’t Eat The Sushi!
A study released this week revealed that levels of mercury found in some types of tuna sushi far exceeded the FDA’s recommendations for safety.
FDA Wants Warning that Tamiflu may Cause Psychotic Reactions
After several cases in which children and teenagers experienced suicidal or psychotic side behavioral side effects after taking Tamiflu (and related drug Relenza), the FDA wants to add a warning label.
FDA: Tamiflu May Cause "Bizarre" Behavior in Children
Federal health officials are cautioning doctors and parents to carefully observe children treated with the drug Tamiflu because of some kids experiencing abnormal behavior while taking the medicine.
Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Hundreds of People in 18 States
The CDC and FDA said Monday that a salmonella outbreak potentially linked to produce has resulted in at least 172 people in 18 states falling ill.
FDA: Tampering Not Suspected in E.Coli-Tainted Spinach
An FDA spokesman announced Monday that health officials do not believe the outbreak of E. coli linked to fresh spinach is due to deliberate tampering.
FDA Shuts Down Another Organ/Tissue Transplant Service
The Federal Drug Administration has shut down Donor Referral Services in Raleigh, NC, because of serious deficiencies that resulted in patients receiving potentially contaminated tissue implants.
Consumers Need Protection From Products That Contain Lead
Article about the large number of imported consumer products that contain lead.
She Smelt A Rat
A Slovenian woman, from Ljubuana, found a mouse foot in a jar of pickles she had recently bought. The real surprise came when contacted the Health Ministry.
Olympic Athletes Shun Beijing to Prepare in Japan
British swimmers will train in Japan ahead of this summer's Olympics amid rising concerns over pollution and food safety in the host city Beijing, a Japanese newspaper claimed today.
Is Your Quality System a Target for an FDA Warning Letter?
No life science company wants to receive a warning letter from the FDA as a notice for failure to maintain a quality system. On the other hand, no life science company wants to spend thousands of hours maintaining a quality system that could be managed more efficiently. Where is the quality system balance that life science companies are looking for?
China Executes Former Food Safety Chief Over Fake Medicines
Chinese executioners put to death the former head of the nation's drug and food safety watchdog yesterday in an attempt to stem a crisis of consumer confidence in domestic produce.
Food Safety: Purchasing Eggs
Here are some tips on purchasing eggs to make sure they are safe when you buy them.
The Four Simple Steps in Food Safety
There are several ways we can get sick from the food we eat and serve our family. Here are four simple steps we can all take to protect ourselves and our families.
the K Chronicles: "Keef's Barfday Gift!!"
What Keef got for his 40th birthday...
Is The Food Supplement Alfalfa Safe?
The food supplement alfalfa has some great benefits and equally concerning issues. Find out who should be wary of alfalfa sprouts, how to mimimize the risk, and possible new benefits of alfalfa for cancer prevention.
EU to Ban Wild Bird Imports
EU ministers announce a one-month blanket ban on importing wild birds as European Food Safety Authority reiterates advice to make sure that poultry and eggs are thoroughly cooked.
Is the Newborn Surfactant Synthesis Study Ethical?
Is it ethical to subject healthy newborns to clinical studies? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Will enough newborns benefit from this study to justify subjecting healthy newborns to medically unnecessary testing? The FDA wants to know what you think.
Will Atacand be Approved for Treating Congestive Heart Failure?
AstraZeneca’s Atacand is due to be reviewed by Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Cardiovascular & Renal Drugs Advisory Committee on February 24, 2005 for the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). Find out the three supporting claims for this new indication.
FDA Strives to Reduce Medication Errors
Over 7,000 deaths occur each year due to medication errors. Since 1992, the FDA has received over 18,000 reports of actual or potential medication errors. To reduce the potential for medication errors, the FDA formed the Office of Postmarketing Drug Risk Assessment (OPDRA) under the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER).
FDA Regulations: Making Your Voice Heard
When the FDA plans to issue a new regulation or revise an existing one, it carefully considers the public’s comments and recommendations because the public has a vested interest in the products it regulates.
Chemical Sterilization of Male Puppies Approved
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it had approved use of a chemical compound to neuter male dogs between 3 and 10 months old.
New Form of Canine Pain Medication Approved
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved use of an injectable form of the canine pain medication most commonly prescribed by veterinarians.
Food Safety Tips for Entertaining
Whether it's a buffet for a large group or a family party, when we are cooking for people we care about, we want to present the perfect meal and to keep them safe. But all too often cooking and serving food for groups can result in unintended gastrointestinal consequences.
Medical Update: FDA Approves Innovative New Treatment for Neck Pain
33-year old Tina Cockrell couldn't cuddle her child. Nor could she lift a bowling ball, walk her two rambunctious dogs or get through a workday without going home sick.
Article about the large number of imported consumer products that contain lead.
She Smelt A Rat
A Slovenian woman, from Ljubuana, found a mouse foot in a jar of pickles she had recently bought. The real surprise came when contacted the Health Ministry.
Olympic Athletes Shun Beijing to Prepare in Japan
British swimmers will train in Japan ahead of this summer's Olympics amid rising concerns over pollution and food safety in the host city Beijing, a Japanese newspaper claimed today.
Is Your Quality System a Target for an FDA Warning Letter?
No life science company wants to receive a warning letter from the FDA as a notice for failure to maintain a quality system. On the other hand, no life science company wants to spend thousands of hours maintaining a quality system that could be managed more efficiently. Where is the quality system balance that life science companies are looking for?
China Executes Former Food Safety Chief Over Fake Medicines
Chinese executioners put to death the former head of the nation's drug and food safety watchdog yesterday in an attempt to stem a crisis of consumer confidence in domestic produce.
Food Safety: Purchasing Eggs
Here are some tips on purchasing eggs to make sure they are safe when you buy them.
The Four Simple Steps in Food Safety
There are several ways we can get sick from the food we eat and serve our family. Here are four simple steps we can all take to protect ourselves and our families.
the K Chronicles: "Keef's Barfday Gift!!"
What Keef got for his 40th birthday...
Is The Food Supplement Alfalfa Safe?
The food supplement alfalfa has some great benefits and equally concerning issues. Find out who should be wary of alfalfa sprouts, how to mimimize the risk, and possible new benefits of alfalfa for cancer prevention.
EU to Ban Wild Bird Imports
EU ministers announce a one-month blanket ban on importing wild birds as European Food Safety Authority reiterates advice to make sure that poultry and eggs are thoroughly cooked.
Is the Newborn Surfactant Synthesis Study Ethical?
Is it ethical to subject healthy newborns to clinical studies? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Will enough newborns benefit from this study to justify subjecting healthy newborns to medically unnecessary testing? The FDA wants to know what you think.
Will Atacand be Approved for Treating Congestive Heart Failure?
AstraZeneca’s Atacand is due to be reviewed by Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Cardiovascular & Renal Drugs Advisory Committee on February 24, 2005 for the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). Find out the three supporting claims for this new indication.
FDA Strives to Reduce Medication Errors
Over 7,000 deaths occur each year due to medication errors. Since 1992, the FDA has received over 18,000 reports of actual or potential medication errors. To reduce the potential for medication errors, the FDA formed the Office of Postmarketing Drug Risk Assessment (OPDRA) under the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER).
FDA Regulations: Making Your Voice Heard
When the FDA plans to issue a new regulation or revise an existing one, it carefully considers the public’s comments and recommendations because the public has a vested interest in the products it regulates.
Chemical Sterilization of Male Puppies Approved
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it had approved use of a chemical compound to neuter male dogs between 3 and 10 months old.
New Form of Canine Pain Medication Approved
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved use of an injectable form of the canine pain medication most commonly prescribed by veterinarians.
Food Safety Tips for Entertaining
Whether it's a buffet for a large group or a family party, when we are cooking for people we care about, we want to present the perfect meal and to keep them safe. But all too often cooking and serving food for groups can result in unintended gastrointestinal consequences.
Medical Update: FDA Approves Innovative New Treatment for Neck Pain
33-year old Tina Cockrell couldn't cuddle her child. Nor could she lift a bowling ball, walk her two rambunctious dogs or get through a workday without going home sick.