Health & Wellness News

FDA UPDATES

• Preventing Accidental Apoquel Chewable Overdoses
  The FDA has received an increasing number of reports of pets accidentally overdosing on Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablets), a flavored chewable medicine approved only for dogs.
• Help the FDA Prevent the Sale of Tobacco Products to Young People
  Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns because young people are at greatest risk of nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. Find out how you can help.
• ¿Deben medicarse las encías de los bebés durante la dentición? No
  La dentición es una fase normal de la infancia que no necesita “curarse” con medicamentos recetados o de venta libre. La FDA advierte a los padres que los productos que contienen benzocaína no son seguros para tratar la dentición en los niños. Hay alternativas no tóxicas más seguras.
• Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose
  Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the opioid crisis. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that quickly reverses the powerful effects of opioids. FDA is working to give more people access to naloxone.
• Drugs
  Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
• Skip the Antibacterial Soap; Use Plain Soap and Water
  There isn’t sufficient evidence to show that OTC antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs.

FDA RECALLS

• Khong Guan Corporation Issues Recall of Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling Due to Undeclared Peanuts
  Khong Guan Corporation is recalling specific lots of “Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” because they may contain undeclared […]
• Khong Guan Corporation Issues Expanded Recall of Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling to Include Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling Due to Undeclared Peanuts
  Khong Guan Corporation (Union City, CA) is recalling specific lots of “Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” and “Black […]
• Fayus Inc., dba Yusol International Foods Recalls OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
  Fayus Inc., doing business as Yusol International Foods (Sacramento, CA) is voluntarily recalling OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM because the product may […]
• Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Initiates Recall of Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries Due to Potential E. coli O145 Contamination
  July 3, 2026 – Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries […]
• Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food Due to Potential Fraudulent Distribution of Product Which May Contain Foreign Material
  FRANKLIN, Tenn., (July 2, 2026): Mars Petcare US, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for two lots of PEDIGREE® Can […]
• Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap
  Gellert Global Group of Elizabeth, NJ is recalling 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu […]