Plavix (clopidogrel): Reduced effectiveness in patients who are poor metabolizers of the drug

Boxed warning added regarding reduced effectiveness of Plavix in poor metabolizers.

Counterfeit Polypropylene Surgical Mesh: Initial Communication

Various sizes of counterfeit flat sheets of polypropylene surgical mesh are being marketed in the United States labeled with the C. R. Bard/Davol brand name.

FDA Announces New Boxed Warning on Plavix

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today added a boxed warning to the anti-blood clotting drug Plavix (clopidogrel), alerting patients and health care professionals that the drug can be less effective in people who cannot metabolize the drug to convert it to its active form.

FDA Task Force Seeks Public Comments on Increasing Transparency with Regulated Industry

As part of the final phase of its transparency initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking comment from the public and other interested stakeholders on how the agency can increase transparency in its interactions with regulated industry.

FDA Issues Warning on Counterfeit Surgical Mesh

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McCormick Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from HVP Ingredient Expands to Include Additional "Best By" Dates

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is expanding a March 5, 2010 recall to include additional “Best By” dates of products manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada, because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. “Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems…

Baylis Medical Company Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath: Class I Recall

Sheath tip may break off and separate during heart procedures, causing a blockage that could lead to permanent injury and/or death.

Austinuts Of Dallas, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Honey Mustard Pretzels

Austinuts of Dallas, Inc.

FDA March 11 Update on the Investigation into the Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak

March 11 Update - As part of the Salmonella Montevideo investigation, the Food and Drug Administration has been actively investigating the supply chain of black and red pepper supplied to Daniele International Inc., Pascoag, R.I.

Orval Kent Food Company, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Culinary Circle Dips Due to Possible Health Risk

Orval Kent announced today that it is voluntarily recalling multiple dips as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Orval Kent dips are being recalled because they contain HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) manufactured, distributed and recalled by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., Las Vegas, NV.
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