FDA Warning About Tainted Weight Loss Pills

Over 25 weight loss products with hidden prescription ingredients pose serious health risks. FDA.gov – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for...

FDA Seizes Contaminated Heparin From a Cincinnati Manufacturer

As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure that heparin for patients remains safe, the government has seized 11 lots of heparin from Celsus Laboratories Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Covidien Initiates Voluntary Recall of Pre-Filled Syringes Containing Heparin

Covidien, formerly Tyco Healthcare, was recently notified by its supplier, Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC (SPL), of a nation-wide recall of Heparin Sodium USP active pharmaceutical ingredient. The voluntary recall affects the following 32 lots manufactured...

B. Braun’s Supplier Recall of Heparin API Prompts Voluntary Recall of Heparin Solutions

B. Braun Medical Inc. was recently notified by its supplier, Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC (SPL) of a nationwide recall of Heparin Sodium USP active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).