Expert Recall

New Study Finds Diet Supplement Still in Use Despite FDA Recall
08-29-2011
Mike Rozembajgier The weight loss supplement Pai You Guo, which is sold as both over-the-counter diet pills and as tea, was banned in 2009 because it contained two pharmaceutical substances that are prohibited by US regulators. But the Globe reports that the product is not only readily available throughout Greater Boston, but is especially popular among local Brazilian women. The Globe report raises important concerns and serves as a reminder of the need for effective communication when managing product recalls.

FDA and Generic Drug Industry Close to Deal in Foreign Oversight Management
08-25-2011
Mike Rozembajgier A growing number of pharmaceutical companies are relying on overseas plants to supply ingredients for their prescription drugs. As previously detailed by ExpertINSIGHTS, the result is a complex network of foreign supply chains that pose significant challenges for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has already found itself underfunded and unprepared for the tasks it is assigned.

U.S. Honey Laundering Epidemic Remains Unchecked
08-23-2011
Mike Rozembajgier A recent Food Safety News report detailed allegations that large amounts of potentially unsafe honey are being smuggled into the United States from China by some of the nation’s largest honey packers. This Chinese honey, banned outright in Europe, continues to flow into the United States, with one estimate putting the total at 123 million pounds—sixty percent of all the imported honey in the United States—over the last eighteen months. This flood of unsafe honey could lead to a massive recall affecting numerous segments of the food industry.

The Partnership for Food Protection and the FDA Introduce New Pet Food Information Network
08-22-2011
Mike Rozembajgier The Partnership for Food Protection and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a joint project, the Pet Event Tracking Network (PETNet), designed to keep pets safe from pet food-related illness and other pet product defects. This coordination and cooperation is a welcome development for companies and consumers concerned about pet safety.

FDA Letter to Brownie Manufacturer Serves as Reminder of Importance in Product Labeling
08-19-2011
Mike Rozembajgier An important reminder of the need for proper marketing and labeling of food products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent a warning letter to HBB LLC about the package labeling of their Lazy Larry brownie product. The FDA’s action offers some helpful reminders to all food producers about the link between product marketing and consumer safety. If the improper marketing of Lazy Larry brownies had led to illness or injury, comprehensive recall management services would have likely been a necessary.