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Public Health Warnings and Recalls

FDA Finds Hidden Sildenafil and Tadalafil in Two Sexual-Enhancement Products

16 Aug 2026

Two unbranded sexual-enhancement products beside sildenafil and tadalafil tablets, with a nitrate medication warning and blood-pressure monitor.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

Four Immune Globulin Lots Withdrawn After Higher Rate of Hypersensitivity Reactions, FDA Says

16 Aug 2026

Immune globulin vials with four highlighted lot labels beside infusion equipment, illustrating FDA-reported lot-specific hypersensitivity withdrawals.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

FDA Finds Toxic Yellow Oleander in Three Weight-Loss Products, Raising Digoxin-Like Poisoning Risk

16 Aug 2026

Three unbranded weight-loss bottles beside yellow oleander and an ECG monitor, illustrating FDA-confirmed hidden cardiac glycoside poisoning risk.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

California Amatoxin Outbreak: 50 Poisonings, Four Deaths Reported

27 Jul 2026

Death Cap and Western Destroying Angel mushrooms beside a California outbreak map and liver-injury illustration representing amatoxin poisoning.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

FDA Calls for Stronger Infant Formula Safeguards After Botulism Outbreaks

15 Jul 2026

Recalled infant formula beside a safety notice, illustrating an FDA warning after infant botulism outbreaks.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

Weekly Safety Pulse: FAERS & Recalls

21 Jan 2026

FDA safety updates infographic highlighting preventable medication risks including wrong-drug administration with Septocaine and mepivacaine, IGIV and IGSC lot-specific anaphylaxis alerts for Asceniv and Bivigam, GLP-1 receptor agonist labeling update removing suicidal ideation language, opioid long-term overdose risk warnings, potassium chloride mislabeling recall, adulterated supplements, and counterfeit Ozempic warnings in the U.S. drug supply.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

FDA Safety Alert: Nicotine Pouches and Pediatric Poisoning Risk

15 Jan 2026

FDA warning infographic showing rising nicotine pouch ingestions in children under 5, highlighting common poisoning symptoms, emergency evaluation tips, and child-resistant packaging and poison-prevention steps for families

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

FDA Issues Critical Age Limits for Scopolamine Patch Safety

15 Jan 2026

FDA safety alert image showing a scopolamine transdermal patch held by gloved hands with a medical device in the background, illustrating new FDA age limits and pediatric safety concerns for scopolamine patch use

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

MedWatch Recall: Lead-Contaminated Rheumacare Capsules

15 Jan 2026

FDA MedWatch recall infographic warning that Rheumacare Capsules (Virgo) contain elevated lead levels, showing lead poisoning symptoms, high-risk groups including children and pregnant individuals, and steps to stop use and seek testing.

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

Urgent: Stop & Shop Recalls 3 Tomato Sauces Over Deadly Botulism Risk

06 Nov 2025

Glass jars filled with red pasta sauce on rustic table, illustrating FDA recall and food safety message

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