FDA Expands Use of Device to Detect both Viral and Bacterial Causes of Respiratory Infection
On May 15, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced the clearance of expanded uses for the FilmArray…
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FDA and FAAN Aim to Educate Public during Food Allergy Awareness Week
This week (May 13 – May 19, 2012) is recognized as Food Allergy Awareness Week (“FAAW”). FAAW was created by…
FDA Warns of Recall Due to Undeclared Milk Derivatives in Several Beverage Products
On May 10, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) posted a press release on its website notifying consumers…
FDA Announces Recall of Alfalfa Sprouts After Listeria Monocytogenes is Detected
On May 8, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced the recall of alfalfa sprouts produced by the…
More Recalls of Pet Food in Wake of Salmonella Detection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has announced the recall of additional pet food due to the detection of…
FDA Explains its Regulation of Bottled Water
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published “Food Facts”, a document providing the public with information concerning the…
FDA Approves New Orphan Drug (Elelyso) to Treat Gaucher Disease
On May 1, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved a new orphan drug to treat Gaucher disease.…
FDA Approves Drug for Treatment of Plague Through Animal Efficacy Rule
On April 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved Levaquin (levofloxacin), a drug used to treat those…
FDA Warns Companies Marketing Supplements Containing DMAA
On April 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued warning letters to several dietary supplement manufacturers in…
FDA Approves Vivus Inc.’s Stendra to Treat Erectile Dysfunction
On April 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved the drug Stendra (avanafil), a drug used to…