Symptoms and spread of the subvariant COVID Omicron XEC
Fall begins on Sunday, and with the change of seasons, a new COVID subvariant that circulated in Europe during the summer has found its way to the United States. This emerging sublineage, called XEC, comes from the omicron variant of…
Latest information on the chocolate recall: FDA sets highest risk level
The chocolate bars of a New York candy retailer that were recalled earlier this summer have now been classified as high-risk bars by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA classified the Marabou Sea Salt Chocolate Bar manufactured…
Update on cinnamon recall in 5 states after FDA sets risk level
The recall of cinnamon powder, which was feared to contain lead, was classified as a potential public health risk and affected consumers in five states. About 270 packets of Asli cinnamon powder, sold in 200g clear plastic bags, were recalled…
Full list of food recalls in August, over a dozen warnings issued
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), more than a dozen food recalls occurred in August. The recalls affected a range of products, from desserts and condiments to…
FDA approves Neuros Medical’s electrical nerve stimulation technology
Neuros Medical today announced that it has received FDA clearance for its Altius direct electrical nerve stimulation system. The FDA approved Altius as an aid in the treatment of chronic, intractable phantom and residual lower limb pain following amputation in…
Snack recall as a warning across the country
A recall has been initiated for snacks sold nationwide due to concerns that undeclared ingredients could cause potentially fatal allergic reactions. A recall notice posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website on Friday warned consumers that Bliss…
Carbon Health founder resigns from top position
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered to your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Carbon Health founder resigns from top position…
Urgent recall of popular candy at Walmart and Dollar Tree that can cause death
By Noa Halff for Dailymail.Com Published: 14:13 CEST, August 11, 2024 | Updated: 14:13 CEST, August 11, 2024 Due to concerns about possible contamination with deadly bacteria, health officials have urgently ramped up a recall of popular candies sold in…
Recall of Medtronic nerve monitoring technology is Class I
The FDA identified a recall from Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) + Class I nerve monitoring systems, the most serious type of recall. This recall is about repairing the devices, not removing them from the market. The device can cause serious injury…
