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FDA Prevents Two Dairies from Adulterating Animal Drugs and Food
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:18:36 GMT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that the District Court for the District of New Mexico has enjoined Do-Rene and Clover Knolls Dairies and their owners, Douglas B. Handley and Irene Handley, from adulterating new animal drugs and introducing adulterated food into commerce. Both companies are based in Clovis, N.M.
Guidance for Industry: Substantiation for Dietary Supplement Claims Made Under Section 403(r)(6) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:20:37 GMT
This guidance document is intended to descrive the amount, type, and quality of evidence FDA recommends a manufacturer have to substantiate a claim under section 403(r) (6) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:38:12 GMT
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers' health at risk.
Enhanced Aquaculture and Seafood Inspection - Report to Congress
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:06:39 GMT
FDA's 2008 Report to Congress on Enhanced Aquaculture and Seafood Inspection as required by the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 Public Law 110-85 - Section 1006.
FDA Warns Consumers and Retailers of Botulism Risk from Ungutted, Salt-Cured Alewives (Gaspereaux) Fish
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:54:26 GMT
FDA is warning retailers and food service operators not to offer for sale ungutted, salt-cured alewives (also called gaspereaux fish) from Michel and Charles LeBlanc Fisheries Ltd., CAP-PELE, New Brunswick, Canada, because the fish may contain the Clostridium botulinum toxin. Consumers should not consume the product.