Special Alerts
FDA: Recalls
Walmart Recalls Cruller Bakery Pastries Due To Mislabeled Milk Allergen
Walmart recalled its eight-count packages of Cruller bakery pastries because the common name of milk was not listed following sodium caseinate, a milk derivative, on the ingredient label. People who have milk allergies that do not recognize sodium caseinate as a milk derivative run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product. Go To Site
Regeneca, Inc. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of A Specific Lot Of RegenArouse Because Of Potential Health Risks
Regeneca, Inc. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of RegenArouse, Lot Number 130100, because FDA lab analysis has confirmed the presence of Tadalafil making these products unapproved new drugs. Tadalafil is an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The active drug ingredient is not listed on the label for these products. Go To Site
Whole Foods Market Recalls Pumpkin Bundt Cakes For Undeclared Allergens
Whole Foods Market is recalling its 3 ounce and 26 ounce Pumpkin Bundt Cakes because the products contain undeclared milk. No illnesses have been reported to date, however people who have allergies to milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Go To Site
USDA: Food and Nutrition
USDA Official Visits Pennsylvania to Highlight New 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Regarding Animal Health and 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza
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Response to Drudge Item on Recovery Act Funding
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CDC: Flu Updates
Have You Heard, February 10, 2012: CDC Says U.S. Seeing Latest Flu Season in Nearly Three Decades
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FluView - Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report
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CDC Expert Commentary on Medscape: Variant H3N2 Influenza Virus: What You Should Know with Michael Jhung, MD, MPH
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CDC: Travel Notices
Outbreaks - Update: Dengue in Tropical and Subtropical Regions
Health recommendations for travelers to dengue risk areas Go To Site
In the News - Bird Flu, 2011
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In the News - Update on the Global Status of Polio
Update to geographic areas of on-going polio virus transmission and preventive measures. Go To Site
CDC: Media Relations
CPSC: Child-Related Products
Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. Go To Site
Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. Go To Site
Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard
The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards. Go To Site
CPSC: Household Products
Tassimo Espresso T Discs Recalled by Kraft Foods Due to Burn Hazard
The recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds onto consumers and bystanders during or after brewing, posing a burn hazard. Go To Site
Tassimo Single-Cup Coffee Makers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Due to Burn Hazard
The plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves onto consumers using the brewer and onto bystanders, posing a burn hazard. Go To Site
Spectrum Home Furnishings Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard
The recalled chandeliers contain a mounting loop that can fail during use causing the chandeliers to fall from the ceiling and injure bystanders under the chandelier. Go To Site