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Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to a Possible Health Risk
1:58 pm Eastern | U.S. News
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.read more »
Consumer Update Analytics
1:00 pm Eastern | U.S. News
This page contains the most recent Consumer Update data available and links to past Consumer Update Analytics web pages.read more »
Zyprexa Relprevv (Olanzapine Pamoate): Drug Safety Communication - FDA Investigating Two Deaths Following Injection
12:00 pm Eastern | U.S. News
Two patients died 3-4 days after receiving an appropriate dose of the drug. Posted 06/18/2013read more »
Report Details How Development Can Impact Public Health And The Environment
11:09 am Eastern | U.S. News
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its most comprehensive review to date on how the built environment – the way we build our cities and towns – directly affects our environment and public health. read more »
Endologix, Inc. AFX Introducer System: Class 1 Recall - Reports Of Dilator Breaking During Procedures
10:30 am Eastern | U.S. News
Use of this recalled product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death. Posted 06/18/2013read more »
Preliminary Results: Surveillance for Guillain-Barre Syndrome After Receipt of Influenza A ( H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine --- United States, 2009--2010
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
Preliminary Results: Surveillance for Guillain-Barre Syndrome After Receipt of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine --- United States, 2009--2010 Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an uncommon peripheral neuropathy causing paralysis and in severe cases respiratory failure and death. read more »
NIH Scientists Advance Universal Flu Vaccine
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
A universal influenza vaccine - so-called because it could potentially provide protection from all flu strains for decades - may become a reality because of research led by scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. read more »
Advance Notice for Termination of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
Per the FDA-issued advance notice letters listed below, the declaration of Public Health Emergency determination for 2009 H1N1 Influenza expires on June 23, 2010. read more »
Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) , 2010
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
Prevention and Control of Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 2010 This report updates the 2009 recommendations by CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of influenza vaccine for the prevention and control of influenza. read more »
WHO Director-General Statement on Continuation of Pandemic Disease
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
A global update was provided to the Committee on the pandemic situation, including a particular focus on developments in Africa and the Southern Hemisphere. read more »
WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
As of 13 June, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18172 deaths. read more »
CDC issues 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Summary Highlights, April 2009-April 2010
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention document that summarizes key events of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and CDC's response activities. read more »
NIH-Funded Scientists Find 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Protects Mice from 1918 Influenza Virus
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
Mice injected with a 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine and then exposed to high levels of the virus responsible for the 1918 influenza pandemic do not get sick or die, report scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. read more »
FDA Approves Vaccines for the 2010-2011 Influenza Season
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved vaccines for the 2010-2011 influenza season in the United States. read more »
H1N1 Influenza Public Health Emergency Determination to Expire on June 23
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read more »New CDC Test to Detect Human Infections with the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Authorized for Use by FDA
4:20 am Eastern | U.S. News
A test developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to diagnose human infections with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (formerly known as swine flu or pandemic H1N1 flu) was authorized for use today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. read more »
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes -- Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
17 Jun 20:20 | US Politics and Govt
Killyhevlin Hotel Enniskillen, Northern Ireland 9:53 P.M. BST MR. CARNEY: Thank you for being here. Thank you for your patience. I know it’s late, at least in this time zone, so I will not spend any time with announcements at the top except to welcome -- we lost power. There we go, good. As you know, the President had a series of meetings today for part of the G8 summit and around the G8 summit. Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor, is with me. He can read out to you those meetings -- most recently, the President’s meeting with President Putin. I am here to take questions on other issues if you have them. But I will turn it over to Ben for that. Thank you. MR. RHODES: Thanks, everybody, and thanks to those in Sligo for working with us through this miracle of modern technology. I'lread more »
G-8 Leaders Statement on the Global Economy
17 Jun 19:48 | US Politics and Govt
Following their discussion on the global economy this afternoon, G-8 leaders at Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, have concluded: Promoting growth and jobs is our top priority. We agreed to nurture the global recovery by supporting demand, securing our public finances and exploiting all sources of growth. The fight against unemployment, particularly long-term and youth unemployment remains critical in our domestic and collective agendas. Global economic prospects remain weak, though downside risks have reduced thanks in part to significant policy actions taken in the US, euro area and Japan, and to the resilience of major developing and emerging market economies. Most financial markets have seen marked gains as a result. However, this optimism is yet to be translated fully into broader improvements in economic activity and employment in most advanced economies. In fact, prospects for growth in some regions have weakened since the Camp David summit. While countries have takread more »
Fact Sheet: President Obama Increases Humanitarian Assistance to Syrians
17 Jun 17:47 | US Politics and Govt
Today, during his meeting with G-8 leaders in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, President Obama announced over $300 million in additional life-saving humanitarian assistance to help feed, shelter, and provide medical care for children, women, and men affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. The United States remains the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people, and this new contribution brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance for the Syria crisis to nearly $815 million since the crisis began. The United States supports and appreciates the countries hosting the 1.6 million refugees who have fled the brutal conflict in Syria, and commends host-nation efforts to provide protection, assistance, and hospitality to all those fleeing violence. The United States recognizes the significant strains on host communities and the economic impact of providing refuge to such a large number of people. We call on all host governments to contread more »
Fact Sheet: President Obama Increases Humanitarian Assistance to Syrians
17 Jun 17:47 | World
Today, during his meeting with G-8 leaders in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, President Obama announced over $300 million in additional life-saving humanitarian assistance to help feed, shelter, and provide medical care for children, women, and men affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. The United States remains the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people, and this new contribution brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance for the Syria crisis to nearly $815 million since the crisis began. The United States supports and appreciates the countries hosting the 1.6 million refugees who have fled the brutal conflict in Syria, and commends host-nation efforts to provide protection, assistance, and hospitality to all those fleeing violence. The United States recognizes the significant strains on host communities and the economic impact of providing refuge to such a large number of people. We call on all host governments to contread more »
Fact Sheet: President Obama Increases Humanitarian Assistance to Syrians
17 Jun 17:47 | World
Today, during his meeting with G-8 leaders in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, President Obama announced over $300 million in additional life-saving humanitarian assistance to help feed, shelter, and provide medical care for children, women, and men affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. The United States remains the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people, and this new contribution brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance for the Syria crisis to nearly $815 million since the crisis began. The United States supports and appreciates the countries hosting the 1.6 million refugees who have fled the brutal conflict in Syria, and commends host-nation efforts to provide protection, assistance, and hospitality to all those fleeing violence. The United States recognizes the significant strains on host communities and the economic impact of providing refuge to such a large number of people. We call on all host governments to contread more »
Fact Sheet: President Obama Increases Humanitarian Assistance to Syrians
17 Jun 17:47 | World
Today, during his meeting with G-8 leaders in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, President Obama announced over $300 million in additional life-saving humanitarian assistance to help feed, shelter, and provide medical care for children, women, and men affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. The United States remains the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people, and this new contribution brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance for the Syria crisis to nearly $815 million since the crisis began. The United States supports and appreciates the countries hosting the 1.6 million refugees who have fled the brutal conflict in Syria, and commends host-nation efforts to provide protection, assistance, and hospitality to all those fleeing violence. The United States recognizes the significant strains on host communities and the economic impact of providing refuge to such a large number of people. We call on all host governments to contread more »
Cybersecurity for Medical Devices and Hospital Networks: FDA Safety Communication
17 Jun 14:27 | U.S. News
Many medical devices contain configurable embedded computer systems that can be vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches.read more »
See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts and Eggs in Milk and Dark Raisins
14 Jun 21:16 | U.S. News
See’s Company of San Francisco is recalling all Milk and Dark Raisins because it may contain undeclared tree nuts and eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts (e.g.: almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews) and/or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.read more »
Oskri Recalls “Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate”, “Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate Minis”, “Fig Dark Chocolate Bars” and “Almond Dark Chocolate Bars” Because of Undeclared Milk
14 Jun 20:13 | U.S. News
OSKRI Corp. of Lake Mills, WI is recalling “Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate”, “Coconut Bar Dark Chocolate Minis”, “Fig Dark Chocolate Bars” and “Almond Dark Chocolate Bars” because the dark chocolate contains milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.read more »
the Weekly Whip: Friday, June 14, 2013
14 Jun 17:44 | U.S. News
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The Leader's Weekly Schedule - Week of 6/17/13
14 Jun 16:53 | U.S. News
THE LEADER'S WEEKLY SCHEDULE WEEK OF JUNE 17TH
read more »Press Release: Haiti close ot eliminating lymphatic filariasis
14 Jun 15:45 | U.S. News
Contact: Division of News & Electronic Media http://www.cdc.gov/media, Office of Communicationread more »
Press Release: Haiti close ot eliminating lymphatic filariasis
14 Jun 15:45 | U.S. News
Contact: Division of News & Electronic Media http://www.cdc.gov/media, Office of Communicationread more »
FDA approves a new silicone gel-filled breast implant
14 Jun 15:38 | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the MemoryShape Breast Implant to increase breast size (augmentation) for use in women at least 22 years old and to rebuild breast tissue (reconstruction) in women of any age. The MemoryShape Breast Implants are manufactured by Mentor Worldwide LLC.read more »
CDC What's New on the Influenza Site
14 Jun 15:27 | U.S. News
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read more »Lipari Foods Recalls Sunflower Seeds and Snack Mixes Because of Possible Health Risk
14 Jun 09:57 | U.S. News
Lipari Foods of Warren, MI is recalling Raw Sunflower Seeds, Roasted Sunflower Seeds and Snack Mixes, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.read more »
Watch - Yellow Fever in Ethiopia
14 Jun 00:00 | U.S. News
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported six confirmed cases of yellow fever in Ethiopia. These are the first confirmed cases of yellow fever in Ethiopia in more than 45 years.read more »
Vega Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Vega One Bars and Vega Sport Protein Bars
13 Jun 21:04 | U.S. News
Sequel Naturals Ltd. Dba “Vega” is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of nutrition bars due to finding trace amounts of milk in some lot codes.read more »
Main Street Family Pharmacy in Tennessee: FDA Alerts Health Care Providers of Adverse Reactions Associated with Steroid Injections
13 Jun 18:00 | U.S. News
UPDATED 06/13/2013. FDA identified the specific bacterial and fungal growth in two MPA lots. Originally posted 05/24/2013.read more »
Butterfly Bakery Issues Allergy Alert of Undeclared Walnuts
13 Jun 14:08 | U.S. News
June 12, 2013 - St. Augustine, FL (PRWEB) - Butterfly Bakery issues allergy alert on undeclared Walnuts in 14.5 ounce Butterfly Bakery Whole Grain Harvest Berry Muffins, UPC 6 43482 60014 8. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Walnuts (a type of tree nut) run the risk of serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. This product has not been produced since November 26, 2012.read more »
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Expands a Nationwide Voluntary Recall to All Lots of Vecuronium Bromide for Injection, 10mg Single Use Vials Manufactured by Mustafa Nevzat (MN Pharmaceuticals)
13 Jun 12:30 | U.S. News
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the expanded voluntary nationwide recall of Vecuronium Bromide for Injection 10mg (NDC number 25021-657-10) manufactured by Mustafa Nevzat Ilac Sanayii A.S. (MN Pharmaceuticals) and distributed by Sagent. Sagent initiated a voluntary recall of Vecuronium Bromide for Injection to the user level for three lots on June 7, 2013 due to the discovery of an elevated impurity result detected during routine quality testing of stability samples at the 18-month interval.read more »
MMWR Vol. 62 / No. 23
13 Jun 12:21 | U.S. News
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read more »MMWR Vol. 62 / No. RR-4
13 Jun 12:20 | U.S. News
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read more »Funding opportunity: Community Health and Prevention, webinar today to learn more
13 Jun 11:52 | U.S. News
Webinar June 13 on $1 Billion Innovation Awards Offered by Medicare & Medicaidread more »
Hartz Mountain Corporation is Voluntarily Recalling One Specific Lot of 1.2 oz. Size of Wardley Betta Fish Food Due to Possible Health Risk
13 Jun 11:31 | U.S. News
SECAUCUS, N.J., /PRNewswire/ - The Hartz Mountain Corporation, located in Secaucus, N.J. is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Wardley Betta Fish Food 1.2 oz. size due to concerns that one or more containers within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.read more »
FDA approves Xgeva to treat giant cell tumor of the bone
13 Jun 11:01 | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Xgeva (denosumab) to treat adults and some adolescents with giant cell tumor of the bone (GCTB), a rare and usually non-cancerous tumor.read more »
Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
13 Jun 08:00 | U.S. News
The dual-use heater/cooker’s regulator turns gas propane to liquid, which can flare easily. read more »
Stride Rite Recalls Girl’s Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
13 Jun 06:00 | U.S. News
Metal flowers come off Stride Rite girl's "Joanna" sandals. read more »
Warfarin 2 mg Tablets by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.: Recall - Due to Oversized Tablets
12 Jun 18:23 | U.S. News
Ingestion of a greater than intended dose of Warfarin, could lead to an increased pharmacological effect of warfarin. As a result, patients would be more likely to develop bleeding and in some patients that bleeding into a critical organ could be fatal.read more »
Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal media summaries, July
12 Jun 17:44 | U.S. News
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read more »Symbios GOPump and GOBlock Kits: Class 1 Recall - Potential for Excessive High Flow Rates
12 Jun 17:30 | U.S. News
Excessive high flow rates, presents a risk of patient toxicity and serious injury (e.g., seizure, dysrhythmia, death) due to the rapid influx of medication particularly in patients with low body mass or advanced age.read more »
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Warfarin 2 mg Tablets, Lot MM5767, Expiration Date June 2014, Due to Oversized Tablets
12 Jun 16:41 | U.S. News
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Warfarin 2 mg Tablets, Lot # MM5767, expiration date June 2014 to the retail level. Four tablets of Warfarin 2 mg Tablets, Lot MM5767, have been found to be oversized in one product complaint.read more »
Julian’s Recipe Issues Voluntary Withdrawal of European Style Pretzel Baguette Boxes at Heb Stores in Texas
12 Jun 14:46 | U.S. News
Julian’s Recipe, LLC., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily withdrawing its European Style Pretzel Baguette packages from HEB Stores in Texas. Certain packages of Pretzel Baguettes may contain Julian’s European Style Multigrain Garlic Baguettes, which are made with soy flour.read more »
