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FDA Warns Of Dangers In Taking Certain Dietary Supplements July 30, 2013 While taking dietary supplements have become an essential part of many American’s lives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning last week that certain products may present users with serious health risks. The FDA stated that Purity Fist B-50 tablets manufactured by Healthy Life Chemistry may actually contain an (more...)

FDA Recalls Certain Compounded Medications Due To Contamination June 4, 2013 Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would be initiating a voluntary recall on all medications compounded by the Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC. Reports indicate the recall is being conducted due to contamination of the products that can lead to a patient suffering a serious Compounded Drug Injury. (more...)

FDA Issues Recall Of Lipitor Over Glass Particles Found In Packaging November 27, 2012 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a voluntary recall on generic versions of the anti-cholesterol medication, Lipitor. CNN News stated the recall was issued due to concerns of small glass particles being packaged with the medications. 40 lots of atorvastatin calcium, which contain 10, 20, and 40 milligram doses of the (more...)

Makers Of Pradaxa Issue Voluntary Recall Due To Safety Concerns November 20, 2012 Drug manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., recently issued a voluntary recall on one of its medications due to a packaging defect that could affect the quality of the medication and could lead to a drug injury. According to Packaging World, only one lot of the medication was affected. Reports indicate that lot 201900 (more...)