Archive for March, 2011


FDA Recall Alerts: Thomas Produce Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk

Thomas Produce of Boca Raton, FL, is recalling 320 boxes of Jalapeno Peppers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled Jalapeno Peppers were sold to distributors in [...]

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FDA Mediation Watch: Meds IV Pharmacy, IV Compounded Products Recall: Outbreak of Serratia Marcescens Bacteremia in Alabama Hospitals

Use of contaminated products may lead to bacterial infection of the blood. MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed

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FDA Press Releases: JOINT EPA/FDA STATEMENT: Update on Ongoing Monitoring

In response to the ongoing situation in Japan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to increase the level of nationwide monitoring of milk, precipitation, drinking water, and other potential exposure routes. Food and Drug Administration–Press Releases

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Spring Training for a Winning Team – AMDA 2011

Overview The AMDA Long Term Care Medicine -2011- SpringTraining For A Winning Team – held March 24-27, 2011, conference held in Tampa, Florida, provided the usual mix of clinical medicine, medical direction, and regulatory updates that prior AMDA annual conferences have.  Attendance at these meetings at least once per six-year cycle is mandatory for long [...]

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FDA Recall Alerts: CDC And ADPH Investigate Outbreak At Alabama Hospitals; Products Recalled

The Alabama Department of Public Health today is announcing an ongoing investigation of an outbreak of Serratia marcescens bacteremia in six Alabama hospitals. On March 16, ADPH was notified that an outbreak had occurred in two of these hospitals among patients receiving TPN (total parenteral nutrition). Food and Drug Administration–Recalls/Safety Alerts

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