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Drugs and Medical Device Recalls
This section provides you with access to recent food, drug, medical device and related recalls and safety announcements from the Food and Drug Administration.
- [11/06] Jelly Belly Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in 7.5oz cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans
- [11/05] FDA Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel
- [11/05] PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley’s Beef Hooves
- [11/04] Centurion Medical Products - Premie Pack and Meconium Pack - Recall
- [11/04] Charleston Cookie Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Butter in Almond Cookies Produced for Dean & Deluca
Other resources from the Food and Drug Administration:
Center for
Biologics Evaluation & Research (CBER) Recalls/Withdrawals
Recalls
for biological products, including blood, vaccines, therapeutics and related
drugs and devices.
Dietary
Supplements: Warnings and Safety Information
Provides alerts and
additional safety information.
FDA
Enforcement Report Index
Published weekly. Includes recall and field correction
actions, medical device notification or safety alerts, and more.
Manufacturer
and User Facility Device Experience Database (MAUDE)
Information on medical
devices which may have malfunctioned or caused a death or serious injury.
Safety
Alerts, Public Health Advisories, and Notices
From the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Covers
medical devices.
Special
Nutritional Adverse Event Monitoring System
Reports illnesses or injuries
associated with the use of a special nutritional product; i.e., dietary
supplements, infant formulas, and medical foods.
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting
System
Reports on adverse events following
immunization.
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