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

• Sun Noodle Issues Voluntary Recall of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen
  August 5, 2026 — Sun Noodle of Honolulu, Hawaii is voluntarily recalling 134 packages (15.4oz) of Sura Tanmen Hot and […]
• Blank Slate Creamery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Vegan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coconut Fudge Sandwiches
  Blank Slate Creamery of Ann Arbor, MI is recalling its 4.5 oz. packaged VEGAN NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT COCONUT FUDGE SANDWICHES, […]
• Boticelli Foods Recalls Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Because of Possible Health Risk
  Boticelli Foods of Melville NY, is recalling 1 lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter, NET WT 6.7oz (190g), UPC 194346207961, […]
• Lidl US Expands Recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies Due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg and Tree Nut (Coconut) Allergens
  ARLINGTON, VA – JULY 31, 2026 – Lidl US is expanding its July 24, 2026 recall of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies […]
• Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Announces a Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Foreign Object
  Richmond, VA – Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC today is voluntarily recalling six of its products due to the potential presence […]
• 529 Commerce LLC Recalls Rooted in Rare brand Aquafaba Powder due to Undeclared Eggs
  529 Commerce, LLC of Parkland, Florida is recalling 3,860 units of its 4oz and 12 oz packages of its Rooted […]