FDA Issues New Recalls on Supplements, COVID Tests

Conservative News DailyFebruary 15, 2023

It can be difficult to go to the store if you have trouble finding the right brand or choosing the right product. Most people can shop confidently knowing that the products they buy are safe. If anything is not in compliance with the regulations, officials can alert customers quickly. remove them from the market. Now, the Food & Drug Administration has issued recalls on multiple products including supplements, COVID testing, chocolate, and crackers. Continue reading for details about the agency’s most recent warnings.

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older man taking blue supplements — Shutterstock/Jelena Stanojkovic

FDA announced February 13, that California-based firm was approved Volt Candy The company had initiated a voluntary recall of a particular lot of PrimeZEN Black 6000 male enhancement capsules. The product was being sold online by the company as a dietary enhancement for male enhancement.

The 2000mg capsules are individually packaged in a black blister with the UPC728175521891. The lot number of the affected item is [NPINPB 1003] The back of the packaging will have a date of expiration of 08/16/2025 near the top.

After discovering that the capsules contained sildenafil, the company issued a recall. Supplements are considered an item due to the fact that the two unlisted ingredients were phosphodiesterase (5 (PDE-5) inhibitors, which must be approved by FDA. “for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.”

The agency warns sildenafil or tadalafil may interact with nitrates for people with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. This could lead to a potentially fatal drop in blood pressure.

Volt Candy has arranged for the return of all products and is currently advising online customers about the recall via email, according to the FDA. Anyone who bought the product is advised by the FDA to immediately stop using it and return it to the address on the recall notice. Anybody who suspects they have suffered from any health problems as a result of taking the supplement must immediately contact their healthcare provider.

Woman Holding Covid Rapid Test And Waiting For Results At Home — iStock

FDA issued a separate advisory on Feb. 10. Universal Meditech Inc. Skippack Medical Lab SARS-2 Rapid Test Kits had been recalled. This recall affects 56,300 units across the country.

The affected tests were also sent. “Skippack Medical Lab” Instruction leaflets in three styles of packaging “Skippack Medical Lab” Brand in a purple-white box “DiagnosUS” The brand is presented in a green box with no branding and a white one with no branding. According to the agency, the recall follows a previous recall of similar product that was carried out by SML Distribution LLC Last year.

FDA’s notice says that it recalled the COVID tests because they were not in compliance with FDA guidelines. “distributed without appropriate premarket clearance or approval which potentially could result in inaccurate test results.”

Anyone who has any of the kits is advised by the agency to immediately stop using them and to contact the company for a return authorization.

This string of recent product recalls has also affected snacks. The FDA announced on February 13th that Daiso California, LLC Two dozen products were recalled from the company’s stores across California, Nevada and New Jersey, New York, Texas and Washington. Products affected include chocolate, cookies and crackers as well as teas, ramen and other beverages. You can find the complete list on the notice of agency.

The recall notice states that the store found out that some of the products may contain undeclared allergens such as milk, soy or wheat. According to the agency, anyone with an allergy to or sensitivity could be exposed. “run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.”

Daiso has taken the affected products off its shelves despite consumers reporting no adverse reactions. For a full refund, the agency advises all customers who purchased these products to return them at any of their locations. Customers may also contact the company via the hotline or email address provided in the recall notice.

Daiso has issued several recalls in the past month for over a dozen other products. Other snack foods The store sold the items. These items were included in the affected products Different varieties of popcornCookies, potato rings, and crackers. The company pulled the products, as well as the last recall, because they contained undeclared allergens such as almonds and peanuts, soy beans, milk, and shellfish.

Cropped shot of a woman using a smartphone while shopping in a grocery store — iStock

Recent FDA recalls demonstrate how safety alerts could affect many products. Already, the FDA has raised a variety of issues in 2023’s first weeks.

The FDA announced on February 3, that Fresh Ideation Food Group A recall was issued for more than 400 ready-to eat and prepared foods Prepackaged food products. The affected products were shipped to nine US states and sold in shops, vending machines, as well as during travel with transport providers. Amtrak, for example.. After discovering that the products could have been contaminated, the company pulled them. Listeria monocytogenes Bacteria can cause serious illness.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced that February 8th, Colgate-Palmolive Company It had recalled nine varieties Fabuloso household cleaners. This affected almost 5 million bottles nationwide. The company says it pulled the products from shelves after discovering they might be contaminated with Pseudomonas species bacteria—including Pseudomonas aeruginosa And Pseudomonas fluorescent—which can lead to a serious infection in “people with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions.”

On the same day, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL dry dog food) was recalled. This prescription-only product was recalled due to concerns that it contained significant contaminants. High levels of vitamin D This could cause toxicity over time. Pet owners were asked to tell their pets to stop giving the product to their pets and to dispose of it in a container that will not allow any wildlife or animals to ingest it.