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Covid-
19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Now Nears 90, FDA Says In New Warning
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has now grown to nearly 90 products being recalled. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin, according to FDA said. The agency said it's aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol t…
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Recall Issued For Hostess Zingers Due To Potential Mold
A popular Hostess snack is being recalled because it could potentially develop mold before its listed “best by” date. Fresh and frozen Hostess Raspberry Zingers with “best by” dates of Aug. 26, 27 28, and 29 that were sold to food stores, merchandisers, distributors, and discount stores nationwide are subject to the recall. The recall is only for the Raspberry Zingers and does not apply to other Hostess products. Customers have been instructed not to eat any Raspberry Zingers that match that are subject to recall. A full refund will be issued if customers return recalled Rasp…
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Covid-
19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has now grown to more than 75 products being recalled. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin, according to FDA said. The agency said it's aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with me…
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Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
A pasta product that was distributed and sold nationwide is being recalled due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the food. Texas-based Garland Ventures announced a voluntary recall of 1,095 cases of “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” trays because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The recalled products were distributed nationwide to multiple retail stores. According to the FDA, the “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” come in 10.76-ounce containing shells with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and parsley, and packed in an aluminum foil container with cl…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Here Are Hand Sanitizers That Could Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Says
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers to stay clear of certain hand sanitizers that could potentially contain toxic chemicals. Nine hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico could potentially contain methanol (wood alcohol), which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or digested. Hand sanitizers on the FDA’s watchlist include: All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01); Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01); CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04); Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01…
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Covid-
19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers to stay clear of certain hand sanitizers that could potentially contain toxic chemicals. Nine hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico could potentially contain methanol (wood alcohol), which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or digested. Hand sanitizers on the FDA’s watchlist include: All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01); Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01); CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04); Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01…
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CityMD Mistakenly Tells 15,000 NJ, NY Patients They're Immune To
Covid-
19 After Antibody Test
CityMD has changed its messaging after telling 15,000 New York and New Jersey patients who tested positive for coronavirus antibodies that they were immune to the virus. Someone who tests positive for coronavirus antibodies is not necessarily immune, FDA Associate commissioner Peter Pitts told ABC. Healthcare officials remain unsure of the level of immunity for those who have been exposed to the virus. The urgent care clinic released the following statement to ABC News: "All CityMD patients getting the COVID-19 antibody test are given several documents (including printed discharge ins…
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Covid-
19: Plasma Donation Centers Open In Area
Three plasma donation centers giving people who have recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) an opportunity to donate potentially life-saving plasma to critically ill patients fighting the virus are opening in the area. Nuvance Health announced that facilities will open at Vassar Brother Medical Center in Poughkeepsie as well as at Danbury and Norwalk hospitals in Fairfield County. The clinic at Vassar Brothers Medical Center will open on Monday, April 27, followed by Norwalk Hospital on Wednesday, April 29, and Danbury Hospital on Friday, May 1. “Plasma contains antibodies that ca…
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Covid-
19: FDA OKs First At-Home Diagnostic Test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first at-home novel coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic test that will allow people to collect their own samples and mail them to a lab to be tested. The FDA issued the emergency use authorization to the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) to test samples that are self-collected by patients at home using the company’s COVID-10 Test home collection kit. According to the FDA, the molecular test permits testing of a sample collected from the patient’s nose using a designated self-collection kit that contains nasal swabs and saline.…
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Covid-
19: FDA, FTC Target Companies Selling Products That Claim To Treat, Prevent Virus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to several companies for selling fraudulent items during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. At least seven companies were told to cease and desist selling and marketing unapproved drugs they allege can treat or prevent COVID-19 that could pose health risks and violate federal law. According to the FDA, health officials are “particularly concerned that products that claim to cure, treat or prevent serious diseases like COVID-19 may cause consumers to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment, l…
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Covid-
19: Study Reveals How Long Social Distancing Measures May Remain In Place
“Social distancing,” a term unheard of prior to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, may become a part of the “new normal” through at least 2022, a group of Harvard disease researchers said. Since the outbreak began 45 days ago, health officials have urged people to stay at least six feet apart when leaving the house to pick up essential items. Since social distancing and “stay at home” orders began, there has been a “flattening of the curve of cases” which have begun to level off. According to a study published in the journal Science this week, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Heal…
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Covid-
19: Montefiore Nyack Hospital Starts Convalescent Plasma Therapy For Patients
Cutting-edge research therapy in connection with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is taking place close to home as area doctors announce they are taking part in a plasma therapy study organized by the Mayo Clinic. Doctors at Montefiore Nyack Hospital announced on Tuesday, April 14, they have given the first dose of convalescent plasma therapy via transfusion to a COVID-19 patient in the ICU. A team led by Dr. Michal Tracz, with Highland Medical, Rockland Renal Associates and Dr. Vandana Hoon, the director of the Department of Pathology at the hospital, is working on the plasma program…
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