• GHGA is recalling the products over possible listeria contamination. (wtap.com)
  • Gray News) - Some ready-to-eat vegetable products sold at Kroger stores are being recalled over possible listeria contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced. (wtap.com)
  • The sprout products were recalled after a lab test showed contamination from harmful bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. (nhbr.com)
  • Listeria monocytogenes is found in soil and water. (cdc.gov)
  • Nature's Touch is issuing this voluntary recall based on strict precautionary measures after the company was informed by the FDA that a routine sampling program found a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in one sample bag of the Product," the company stated in the recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) . (healthline.com)
  • On Monday, multiple packages of frozen spinach were recalled after listeria contamination was detected during a random sampling. (healthline.com)
  • While there is no known link between the contaminations, listeria can hide in many types of food . (healthline.com)
  • It's very difficult to completely guard against listeria contamination because it is a bacteria that is ubiquitous," says Dr. Amesh Adalja , an infectious diseases physician and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security. (healthline.com)
  • While it's challenging to detect the bacterium, recent technology has made it easier to identify contaminations and stop listeria outbreaks while they're still small, notes the CDC . (healthline.com)
  • And today comes one of the more significant food safety stories of the year: Costco is recalling a batch of processed butternut squash due to E. coli contamination, according to manufacturer Safeway Fresh Foods. (yahoo.com)
  • In 2018, the Food and Drug Administration investigated factory-farmed cows as a source of a massive E. coli contamination of lettuce. (spokesman.com)
  • During routine inspections this year, FDA officials found bacterial contamination on three separate occasions. (drugwatch.com)
  • The move came "after agency investigators found insanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling of critical drug production areas in the facility," the FDA wrote. (wlns.com)
  • The complaint alleges that Specialty Compounding manufactured a sterile injectable drug product that tested positive for bacterial growth. (justice.gov)
  • In addition, as alleged in the complaint, analyses of samples of a drug product collected by the FDA found bacterial contamination in one of the company's drugs. (justice.gov)
  • FDA has provided PulseNet, the CDC database of bacterial DNA fingerprints, with the DNA fingerprints of the Salmonella strains found in association with the company's products. (cdc.gov)
  • We found notable relationships between Salmonella serotypes and food commodities that point to major food reservoirs for different serotypes. (cdc.gov)
  • These serotypes that cause plant-associated outbreaks were found relatively infrequently in Salmonella reservoir studies of livestock, which suggests that serotypes with non-livestock reservoirs may be more likely to cause outbreaks by plant-based food vehicles. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC is collaborating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and healthcare facilities to investigate recent outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia infections associated with exposure to liquid docusate. (cdc.gov)
  • The US Food and Drug Administration recently issued its draft guidance for industry, for early food safety evaluation of new non-pesticidal proteins produced by experimental bioengineered or genetically engineered plants intended for food use. (oaklandinstitute.org)
  • This was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States in November 2004. (oaklandinstitute.org)
  • This led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue an alert focused on milk and milk-based products from China. (news-medical.net)
  • The Food and Drug Administration found contamination in a sample test. (abc15.com)
  • The Food and Drug Administration issued a report in November that found that nizatidine exceeded acceptable concentrations of NDMA for human ingestion. (fool.com)
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Survey is a single-stage, random-digit-dialing tracking survey of a nationally representative sample of American consumers. (fda.gov)
  • The 2016 FSS is the seventh wave of a repeated cross-sectional survey conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (fda.gov)
  • Analyzing the 2010 Food Safety Survey (N = 4,568) conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, we found that age, gender, education, and race predicted the use of different sources for food safety information. (fda.gov)
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the contamination. (nhbr.com)
  • The scarcity should be easing, now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the import of more brands of European formula and has reached an agreement with Abbott, the country's biggest formula maker, to restart production at its Michigan plant. (latimes.com)
  • Yes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires food for domestic animals (e.g., dogs, cats, etc.) to contain no more than 20 parts per billion (ppb) of aflatoxin, which represents a very low acceptable limit ( 1 , 2 ). (msu.edu)
  • WHTM ) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products from multiple major brands due to the risk of eye infections that may lead to vision loss or blindness. (wlns.com)
  • Two infant deaths may be related to the contamination, which went undiscovered despite Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority. (blackagendareport.com)
  • The department filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on Feb. 23, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (justice.gov)
  • Three different lots of nizatidine capsules, including both the 150mg and 300mg dose variants, were found to contain small amounts of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), and the company has since issued a voluntary recall for all capsules suspected to be contaminated. (fool.com)
  • On Nov. 2, 2020, Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., announced that it has recalled two lots of its Type 2 diabetes drug Metformin due to it containing high levels of NDMA, a possible human carcinogen. (lawyerworks.com)
  • Many medications have been recalled in recent months due to contamination with NDMA, including blood pressure medications and acid reflux medications. (lawyerworks.com)
  • They found that drug contaminated with another potential carcinogen, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is used to make liquid rocket fuel. (thebermudian.com)
  • The FDA states that drug products should not contain NDEA or NDMA. (thebermudian.com)
  • The bacterium has been found in a variety of raw foods, such as uncooked meats and vegetables, as well as in processed foods that become contaminated after processing, such as soft cheeses and cold cuts at the deli counter. (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, evidence collected during the FDA's inspection indicated recurring microbial contamination associated with the water system used to manufacture drug products. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Occasionally, contamination still occurs, and aflatoxin is found in pet foods at levels higher than FDA's 20 ppb allowable limit. (msu.edu)
  • If you and your veterinarian suspect your pet may be ill due to food contamination, you can fill out a report to file a complaint on the U.S. FDA's website . (msu.edu)
  • B. cepacia complex bacteria can grow in aqueous environments, can exhibit resistance to preservatives, and can cause contamination of liquid medications or other liquid products. (cdc.gov)
  • Through DNA fingerprinting of the TB specimens, CDC's National Tuberculosis Genotyping and Surveillance Network found that samples from 11 previously reported TB cases were caused by a strain of TB that does not cause the disease in humans. (cdc.gov)
  • He says a 2007 Swedish study found drug concentrations in a river adjacent to one drug manufacturing area exceeded the therapeutic levels in humans. (abc.net.au)
  • Can humans be impacted by aflatoxin contamination? (msu.edu)
  • Environmental Research Reveals Seattle Salmon are on Drugs - Thanks, Humans! (wakeup-world.com)
  • During an FDA investigation of the King Bio facility, several microbial contaminants were found in products, including Burkholderia multivorans, which is a member of the Burkholderia cepacia complex that can cause illness in people with compromised immune systems. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • According to the complaint, Specialty Compounding manufactured both sterile and non-sterile drugs at a facility in Cedar Park, Texas, and distributed the company's drugs to hospitals, surgery centers and health clinics in Texas and throughout the United States. (justice.gov)
  • Keep people safe from potentially harmful drugs, medical devices and procedures by informing them of medical conditions, severe side effects and ways to take action. (drugwatch.com)
  • Our regulatory agencies can and do help protect our pets when harmful contamination occurs. (msu.edu)
  • The researchers found Australia had a comparatively low risk of pollution from pharmaceuticals, but Kookana says there is still reason for concern. (abc.net.au)
  • From Prozac to caffeine to cholesterol medicine, from ibuprofen to bug spray, researchers found an alphabet soup of drugs and other personal-care products in sewage-treatment wastewater and in the tissue of juvenile chinook in Puget Sound. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Some data suggest, the researchers found, that between 40 percent and about 50 percent of British pounds were contaminated with cocaine at levels of about 0.0011 micrograms per note. (nbcnews.com)
  • Starting with coordinates of regional brain atrophy from 45 studies, researchers found that 91% of the neuroimaging findings mapped to a common brain network specific to substance use disorders compared to atrophy associated with normal aging and neurodegenerative disease. (asam.org)
  • which intentional contamination was considered as a together they reported 399 (36.3%) of the outbreaks. (cdc.gov)
  • No drug-lab contamination was found at the laboratory site and a member of the DOE's Hazardous Spill Response Team asserted that high barium levels on the property were unlikely to be the result of Riconosciuto's work. (wikipedia.org)
  • While overall levels were relatively low, equivalent to eating a smoked or grilled piece of meat, the FDA deemed that it still surpasses acceptable limits for daily consumption and that Mylan should recall any batches of nizatidine that it finds to have excessive levels of contaminants. (fool.com)
  • The ND determination means that contamination was either not present, or it was present at levels below the limit of detection of the analytical method. (cdc.gov)
  • Guarana is possibly safe in children in low amounts (caffeine levels found in foods). (drugs.com)
  • The FDA is warning consumers not to use drug products, including homeopathic drug products, made by the North Carolina-based King Bio Inc. The products, including those labeled as Dr. King's, may pose a safety risk to people and pets due to high levels of microbial contamination identified at the manufacturing site. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Consumers and pets who ingest these products may be at increased risk for serious infection, potentially requiring medical attention, due to high levels of microbial contamination. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • The affected lots of Metformin were found to have higher than allowed levels of the contaminant, which could put patients' health at risk. (lawyerworks.com)
  • Replicating the findings of American scientists Kevin McKernan and Phillip Buckhaults , the German biologist Jürgen O. Kirchner has also found massive levels of DNA contamination in vials of the BioNTech-Pfizer mRNA vaccine deployed in the home country of the vaccine, Germany. (davidicke.com)
  • Thanks to tainted wastewater discharge from sewage-treatment plants, Puget Sound salmon are testing at alarming levels of various prescription drugs, caffeine, personal-care products and a host of other toxins. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Scientists wanted to find out why the levels were so high. (wakeup-world.com)
  • And it wasn't only Scottish fish, most European farmed salmon were found to have high concentrations of cancer-causing chemicals - levels so elevated that it's not recommended to eat more than 200g every other month. (wakeup-world.com)
  • FDA has released a statement regarding a voluntary recall external icon of multiple brands of drugs and dietary supplements manufactured by PharmaTech LLC and distributed by Leader Brand, Major Pharmaceuticals, and Rugby Laboratories, regardless of manufacture/expiration date. (cdc.gov)
  • The recall is due to risk of product contamination with B.cepacia and the potential for human infection. (cdc.gov)
  • In the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's release concerning the recall, the agency indicates that Nostrum Laboratories is notifying distributors of the affected lots by letter and is arranging for return of all recalled products. (lawyerworks.com)
  • Earlier this year, meanwhile, both Costco and Walmart had to recall frozen fruit due to potential hepatitis A contamination. (yahoo.com)
  • Then, on December 20, 2018 Torrent pharmaceuticals, based in India, issued a recall on some of their losartan pills, also found to contain NDEA. (thebermudian.com)
  • The company initiated a recall of all injectable drugs on Aug. 9, 2013. (justice.gov)
  • However, the concentrations of lead in samples obtained by police in 2006 were substantially lower than that found in this analysis ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Calcium was found in 93.4% of the samples and always at high concentrations, which can be ascribed to adulteration of the heroin by addicts with thinners and excipients containing salts of this metal such as calcium bicarbonate. (astm.org)
  • There is some evidence from China and India that effluents from drug manufacturing plants contain high concentrations of antibiotics and other drugs including antidepressants and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)," says Kookana. (abc.net.au)
  • They also reviewed previous research focusing on cocaine concentrations found in different currencies around the world. (nbcnews.com)
  • As described in the complaint, the FDA inspected Specialty Compounding's Cedar Park facility in August and September 2013, and found insanitary conditions and numerous violations of the current good manufacturing practice requirements for drug products. (justice.gov)
  • Melamine, an inexpensive chemical used primarily in the manufacturing of plastics, and cyanuric acid, a byproduct of melamine, have been linked to food contamination primarily in milk-based products and food additives. (news-medical.net)
  • Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 8, 2023. (drugs.com)
  • Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 24, 2023. (drugs.com)
  • Anecdotal evidence may also lead many of us to assume that contamination of stimulants with fentanyl is so common that it's almost universal. (asam.org)
  • As Maryn McKenna and others have reported, a paper was released on Friday showing a high percentage of drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contaminating raw, retail-available meat products. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Melamine is often added to increase the perceived protein content of milk products, and has also been found in pet foods, eggs and produce. (news-medical.net)
  • In addition to our concerns with contamination, some homeopathic products may not deliver any benefit and have the potential to cause harm. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • In the past year, we've also taken actions against [manufacturers of] homeopathic products that were making unproven drug claims. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • The Center for Food Safety did not find any problems in 2,000 samples of fruits and vegetables nor with 100 samples of cereal and grain products. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • One reason these make the national news is because these days products are so widely distributed that something produced in California or Mexico can, in a day, easily find its way to your plate in Vancouver or New York or Bermuda. (thebermudian.com)
  • Specialty Compounding ceased sterile drug manufacturing operations in August 2013, and recalled all lots of its unexpired sterile drug products distributed since Feb. 1, 2013. (justice.gov)
  • The permanent injunction also provides the defendants cannot resume distribution of sterile drug products until they receive written approval from the FDA that they are in compliance with the remedial provisions of the permanent injunction. (justice.gov)
  • Some of these depend on illegal market-based activities, with the criminal taking advantage of demand for goods that are prohibited or highly regulated, as in the case of drugs, prostitution, counterfeit products or trafficking of people. (who.int)
  • More information on these recalls and a listing of products related to these recalls can be found on the FDA web site or by calling 1-888-SAFEFOOD. (cdc.gov)
  • TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida officials are warning drivers of potential fuel contamination at dozens of gas stations on the Gulf Coast as residents brace for the landfall later this week of Tropical Storm Idalia. (wtnh.com)
  • So--for those reasons, there are two main concerns with the finding of staph in meat: classic food poisoning, and self-inoculation with subsequent potential spread to family and community. (scienceblogs.com)
  • The purpose of the site visits was to identify and evaluate hazardous drug engineering control s as well as to sample for potential surface contamination at the hospital. (cdc.gov)
  • The presence of potential surface contamination was evaluated with wipe samples. (cdc.gov)
  • MDEA was monitored as a potential stable marker for the highly unstable antineoplastic drug mustargen as explained in the text. (cdc.gov)
  • But Kookana also thinks regulatory agencies need to take Europe's lead and require manufacturers to consider the potential ecological impacts of their drugs. (abc.net.au)
  • This study aimed at investigating the potential impact of a drug-checking offer on Berlin nightlife attendees' illicit drug use and at identifying the encouraging and discouraging factors for using or refraining from such an offer. (karger.com)
  • When I.V. lines are primed in the pharmacy or primed with a non-drug solution, the potential for exposure of nursing personnel to these drugs is reduced. (cdc.gov)
  • Florida officials are warning drivers of potentially widespread fuel contamination at gas stations across the state's west coast as residents brace for the landfall later this week Tropical Storm Idalia. (wtnh.com)
  • If you or someone you love were harmed by Metformin or any other potentially dangerous drug, our drug injury lawyers are here to help. (lawyerworks.com)
  • About 8 million U.S. healthcare workers are potentially exposed to hazardous drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • We analyzed 198 illicit heroin samples from Andalusia (southern Spain) to determine the contents of various metals (cadmium, calcium, copper, iron, manganese and zinc) with a view to investigating a new aspect of the drug purity and the conditions under which the drugs are used by addicts. (astm.org)
  • Only cadmium and, to a lesser extent, zinc, copper, and iron, are among the metals detected in heroin that can increase the inherent toxicity of the drug while always taking into account the maximum values. (astm.org)
  • Uncommonly, strychnine is found mixed with "street" drugs such as LSD, heroin, and cocaine. (cdc.gov)
  • Vincristine, doxorubicin, and vinblastine were the only hazardous drugs actually in use during the two NIOSH visits. (cdc.gov)
  • Although many of the wipe sample analytical results were ND, there is no safe level of exposure when handling hazardous drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • In honor of these nurses and all who work with hazardous drugs (many of which are used in the treatment of cancer) we are posting this blog on how to safely prepare, administer or otherwise handle these drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • Hazardous drugs can include those used for cancer therapy, some antiviral drugs, hormone agents, and bioengineered drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • Published studies have shown that workplace exposures to hazardous drugs can cause both acute and chronic health effects such as skin rashes, adverse reproductive outcomes (including infertility, spontaneous abortions, and congenital malformations), and possibly leukemia and other cancers. (cdc.gov)
  • Reproductive health is one of the most vulnerable end points because many hazardous drugs used for cancer treatment target rapidly dividing cells in the same way teratogens target rapidly dividing embryonic cells. (cdc.gov)
  • A complete list of prevention recommendations can be found in the Alert on Hazardous Drugs including detailed recommendation for receiving, storage, preparation and administration of hazardous drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure risks can be greatly reduced by (1) making sure that engineering controls such as a ventilated cabinet are used and (2) using proper procedures and protective equipment for handling hazardous drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • However, while new advances in engineering controls and facility design help to protect workers who mix or compound hazardous drugs, there is not similar protection available for nursing personnel who administer these drugs to patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Since the release of the NIOSH Alert on Hazardous Drugs in 2004, nearly 300 papers have been published on hazardous drugs and several new advancements such as CSTDs and robotic systems have come on the market. (cdc.gov)
  • When finalized, the Alert will be available on the NIOSH Hazardous Drugs Topic Page . (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH has been updating its list of hazardous drugs every two years based on new FDA drug approvals and new warnings on existing drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • a pooled sample of the contents was sent to the chemistry laboratory of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, where the lead content was found to be 3,553 ppm (equivalent to 3.55 mg/g) by atomic absorption. (cdc.gov)
  • Eleven people in New Jersey received unnecessary drug treatment for tuberculosis, when their TB test results were positive as a result of laboratory cross-contamination. (cdc.gov)
  • Further, DNA fingerprinting can confirm laboratory cross-contamination. (cdc.gov)
  • Laboratory studies have demonstrated that many chemotherapeutic drugs are teratogenic (can interfere with the development of a fetus), often in more than one animal species. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2008, officials in China linked several deaths to melamine contamination. (news-medical.net)
  • There has been a lot of media coverage of this finding--so what does the study say, and what are its implications? (scienceblogs.com)
  • Additionally, use of several information sources predicted perceived susceptibility to foodborne illnesses and severity of food contamination. (fda.gov)
  • There have been no illnesses linked to the contamination so far. (healthline.com)
  • During February-November 2016, 14 drug couriers who acknowledged transporting illicit substances across international borders in their gastrointestinal tracts ( 1 ) ("body packers") were evaluated at LHHPC to determine the lead content of the drugs they were carrying. (cdc.gov)
  • The findings, detailed in the latest issue of the journal Trends in Analytical Chemistry, reflect the popularity of the illicit drug, the researchers say. (nbcnews.com)
  • Trace amounts of carcinogens were found in Mylan's nizatidine capsules. (fool.com)
  • Although not all side effects are known, guarana is thought to be likely safe for most people when taken in amounts commonly found in foods. (drugs.com)
  • Also, all samples were found to contain variable amounts of zinc and substantial amounts of iron, probably because it is the most common metal found in metal containers used in the extraction of morphine from the opium poppy. (astm.org)
  • For instance, seizure drugs are exceptionally difficult to remove, and ibuprofen amounts are lowered, but not completely taken out. (wakeup-world.com)
  • There is also evidence of worker exposure based on measurable amounts of the drugs in the urine of the healthcare workers studied. (cdc.gov)
  • It is possibly unsafe to take L-tryptophan in amounts greater than those found in foods during pregnancy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It was contaminated with different types of drugs - including cocaine, Cipro and Zantac. (wakeup-world.com)
  • Paper money contains high traces of cocaine, regardless of whether or not the paper money came into direct contact with the drug. (nbcnews.com)
  • These findings should not be surprising, because cocaine and other drugs are traded using cash, which is handled by the same fingers that directly touch the drugs or wrappings," chemists Sergio Armenta and Miguel de la Guardia from the University of Valencia in Spain write. (nbcnews.com)
  • Moreover, many cocaine users use a wrapped banknote to sniff this drug, so inducing direct cocaine contamination of the banknotes. (nbcnews.com)
  • Armenta and de la Guardia analyzed Spanish notes for cocaine traces, finding they contained an average of 155 micrograms of cocaine. (nbcnews.com)
  • The chemists found U.S. bills contained an average of between 2.9 and 28.8 micrograms of cocaine depending on the year and city, with a maximum of more than 1,300 micrograms found on some 1996 bills. (nbcnews.com)
  • Kirchner first warned about the problem of DNA contamination of the BioNTech vaccine already in 2022 in the book Die mRNA-Maschine - 'The mRNA Machine' - which he published under the pseudonym David O. Fischer. (davidicke.com)
  • Among all districts, the water quality was found comparatively more deteriorated in Kohat and Mardan districts than Peshawar and Swat districts. (bvsalud.org)
  • Wipe samples were also collected in less obvious places (i.e., telephones, door handles) to determine if current workplace safety practices at the hospital were adequate to prevent inadvertent contamination of these surfaces. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition to the problem with the frozen suckling pig sample, the Center for Food Safety earlier in the month reported on meat samples that were found to contain sulphur dioxide. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Investigations conducted by Monsanto (now Solutia, Inc.) under a Consent Order with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (1985) documented the presence of PCB contamination in sediment samples from off-site drainage ditches and in soil samples from private residences east and north of the facility. (cdc.gov)
  • The researchers also documented a significant decrease in the number of prescriptions for types of drugs commonly prescribed to treat pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psychosis, and seizures. (hightimes.com)
  • In this study, the Phaeodactylum tricornutum Bohlin (Phaeodactylaceae), a pleiomorphic diatom commonly found in marine ecosystems, was investigated. (bvsalud.org)
  • The results also indicate an opportunity to reduce the harm that can come with the dangerous side effects associated with some prescription drugs. (hightimes.com)
  • Are regulations in place to prevent harm from aflatoxin contamination? (msu.edu)
  • Drug checking as a tool for harm reduction is offered in certain cities throughout Europe, the USA, and Australia, but in general, it is internationally still scarcely available and controversially discussed. (karger.com)
  • Drug checking as a harm reduction tool was highly accepted in the scene, and the majority of participants stated to align their consumption behavior accordingly, in a reasonable manner. (karger.com)
  • Thermo Fisher is committed to delivering food safety solutions that help our customers protect the public and meet regulations designed to prevent the many risks associated with product contamination," said Dr. Stuart Cram, who leads Thermo Fisher Scientific's global food safety initiative. (news-medical.net)
  • The book contains an entire chapter on 'The DNA Contamination of BioNTech's mRNA Vaccine and its Risks' and cites European Medical Agency documents which acknowledge the problem without quantifying it. (davidicke.com)
  • Instructions and a product list are included in the announcements, which can be read at http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm511527.htm external icon and http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm515610.htm external icon . (cdc.gov)
  • Join our newsletter to stay up to date on dangerous drugs and devices, keep up on lawsuit and settlement news, learn about FDA recalls, and more. (drugwatch.com)
  • Pharmaceutical legacy Rich countries should help poorer countries deal with the risk posed by pharmaceutical contamination of the environment, says an Australian expert. (abc.net.au)
  • The American public needs to have the confidence that pharmaceutical drugs on the market are safe and effective. (justice.gov)
  • Despite the prevention efforts to date, workplace contamination has been well documented by research on a small percentage of antineoplastic, or cancer-killing drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • Some classes of drugs are more hazardous than others and, as a group, antineoplastic drugs have been shown in animal studies to be some of the most potent teratogenic agents known, at doses typically used in cancer treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Baxter International was founded in 1931 by Donald Baxter, a Los Angeles -based medical doctor , as a manufacturer and distributor of intravenous therapy solutions. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1991, Baxter's home infusion subsidiary, Caremark , "was accused by the government of paying doctors to steer patients to its intravenous drug service" [17] In 1992 Caremark spun off from Baxter International. (wikipedia.org)
  • For whatever reason, however she found him, she sought out treatment from a naturopath named Kim Kelly, who, as it turns out, has been a vocal advocate of intravenous curcumin to treat…just about everything. (scienceblogs.com)
  • It's also been found that intravenous curcumin in combination with vitamin C and glutathione (I call it the "Mother of All Antioxidants") has a potentiating effecting in helping people with chronic health conditions e.g. hepatitis C, liver fibrosis. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Ashraf W, Jaffar M, Mohammad D. Trace metal contamination study on scalp hair of occupationally exposed workers. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH researchers also observed and interacted with the hospital's veterinarians and staff to obtain information about the hazardous drug work practices and daily activities along with the oncology treatment processes. (cdc.gov)
  • Aluminum toxicity is usually found in patients with impaired kidney function. (medscape.com)
  • The contamination was caused by "human error," the department said. (wtnh.com)
  • Activation analysis of arsenic in human hair - some observations on the problems of external contamination. (cdc.gov)
  • The other important finding was that most of the strains were not common "human" types of staph, and that each type of meat had its own unique "fingerprint" of staph types. (scienceblogs.com)
  • The government is represented by Trial Attorney Jessica Gunder of the Civil Division's Consumer Protection Branch, with the assistance of Associate Chief Counsel Melissa Mendoza of the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of General Counsel's Food and Drug Division. (justice.gov)
  • Since that time, CDC has been actively investigating whether this contamination is linked to human illness. (cdc.gov)
  • And earlier this month, a separate study found that CBD and THC do not enhance the rewarding effects of opioids, suggesting that the risk of addiction is not increased when the compounds are used in conjunction with one another. (hightimes.com)
  • Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination. (drugs.com)
  • Review both the Vaccination and Malaria sections on this page to find out if you may need vaccines and/or a malaria risk assessment before you travel to this country. (fitfortravel.nhs.uk)
  • The study is the first to compare the risk of pollution from drugs, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and antidepressants, in high-income and lower-income countries around the world. (abc.net.au)
  • They found that countries like China and India are at greater risk than higher-income countries, of groundwater, land and river contamination from the active ingredients of drugs. (abc.net.au)
  • Use these social-bookmarking links to share Drug pollution risk 'a global responsibility' . (abc.net.au)
  • This is illustrated by the fact that, in 2014, over a hundred new psychoactive substances were detected, and risk assessments were conducted on six new drugs - both of these numbers are record highs. (dianova.org)
  • The health risk depends on how much exposure a worker has to these drugs and how toxic they are. (cdc.gov)
  • The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Specialty Compounding LLC, Raymond L. Solano III and William L. Swail to prevent the distribution of adulterated and misbranded drugs, the Department of Justice announced today. (justice.gov)
  • The presence of vincristine contamination is a reminder that the patients themselves can be a source of exposure, even when the drugs are not handled directly by hospital personnel. (cdc.gov)
  • Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Legalizing adult-use cannabis reduces the demand for prescription drugs dispensed through state Medicaid programs, according to a study. (hightimes.com)
  • We are using what we learned from this study to determine whether these doses-which didn't alter choice for food or drug rewards-may help relieve opioid withdrawal or decrease relapse and drug seeking behavior following periods of abstinence. (hightimes.com)
  • And U.S. bills take the top spot, covered in the greatest amount of the illegal powder, while Spanish notes are the most highly contaminated in Europe, a new study finds. (nbcnews.com)
  • Results: this study found deficits in social skills in the participants' general score (84.3%) and in the subcomponents of the social skills inventory. (bvsalud.org)
  • When the sudden COVID-19 shutdown caused people to hoard toilet paper, the nation was half amused by the inability to find a roll on any retail shelf. (latimes.com)
  • Drugwatch's trusted legal partners support the organization's mission to keep people safe from dangerous drugs and medical devices. (drugwatch.com)
  • So please check out the website to find out how you can get involved and help bring more people from addiction to recovery. (asam.org)
  • As much as a water filter or softener can be your water contamination solution, you need to make sure you're using a system that effectively removes what's in your water. (ecowater.com)
  • Let's dive into the list above and learn about each water contamination effect, and how you can find a treatment solution. (ecowater.com)
  • The best solution for removing chloramines is finding a water filtration system that works for your home. (ecowater.com)
  • Ferric iron contamination tints your water to a yellowish red as soon as it comes out of the faucet. (ecowater.com)
  • It's believed that, if anything, the paper most likely underestimated the amount of drugs in places close to outfall pipes, or in deeper water. (wakeup-world.com)
  • In October, irbesartan tablets were recalled due to contamination with NDEA. (thebermudian.com)
  • What's more, our broken relationship with animal consumption keeps finding its way into our other foods. (spokesman.com)
  • Why is aflatoxin found in pet foods? (msu.edu)
  • In 2010, when the patent expired, other companies could manufacture the drug, as long as they proved to the FDA they use good manufacturing practices (GMP) and that their version is as pure and stable as the brand name drug. (thebermudian.com)
  • The toceranib and MDEA presence serves as two reminders: (1) that hazardous drug contamination can sometimes linger despite cleaning efforts and (2) the detected contamination on cabinet surfaces one might ordinarily think of as "safe", emphasizes the importance of proper work practices regarding the use of gloves and shoe covers, hand washing, and food/drink prohibitions within the hazardous drug handling environments. (cdc.gov)
  • Additional protection is available by using the proper types of PPE and following strict work practices when administering the drugs. (cdc.gov)
  • Specifically, the injunction prohibits Specialty Compounding and its owners from manufacturing, holding or distributing sterile drugs until they comply with the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and its regulations. (justice.gov)
  • The treatment of the disease in the acute phase is based on two drugs: nifurtimox and benznidazole. (who.int)
  • Nearly 60 per cent of the generic drugs of the world are produced in China and India," says Kookana. (abc.net.au)
  • This plant is found in southern Asia (India, Sri Lanka, and East Indies) and Australia. (cdc.gov)
  • Among other observations, the FDA found that the company was distributing some of their drugs without receiving a valid prescription for an identified individual patient and was introducing into interstate commerce unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs. (justice.gov)