Pharma Mirror

JANUARY 6, 2021

Concerns and Contamination Every day American parents and caregivers reach for over-the-counter baby formulas and are surprised to find chemicals, additives, and other ingredients that are known to cause health concerns. As long as the ingredients are deemed “safe” and contamination-free, there are no specific concrete rules.

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Scienmag

APRIL 28, 2021

Credit: Tracey Williams, Lost at Sea Project A ship’s container lost overboard in the North Atlantic has resulted in printer cartridges washing up everywhere from the coast of Florida to northern Norway, a new study has shown.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Research by GlobalData (Contract Small Molecule API Manufacturing Industry by the Numbers – 2021 Edition) shows that containment facilities are in high demand as the use of cytotoxic drugs continues to grow. Adding to these factors is that oncology accounts for the majority of marketed, contained drugs. Containment challenges.

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XTalks

AUGUST 12, 2024

Lead, a toxic metal, can enter the food supply through environmental contamination during the growing, raising or processing of foods. FDA’s Regulatory Framework on Lead in Food Lead contamination in food can arise from various environmental sources, including past usage of lead in paint, gasoline and plumbing materials.

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Scienmag

JANUARY 11, 2022

Berkeley — An estimated 370,000 Californians rely on drinking water that may contain high levels of arsenic, nitrate or hexavalent chromium, and contaminated drinking water disproportionately impact communities of color in the state, finds a new analysis led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, (..)

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XTalks

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Last Friday, The Coca-Cola Company issued a recall of some of its beverages because the affected products may contain pieces of metal bolts, washers or other foreign objects. Both the Minute Maid and Coca-Cola beverages are set to expire in 2022, which means consumers might still have products that contain the unspecified contaminants.

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XTalks

AUGUST 31, 2020

The study, “ Seeding of outbreaks of COVID-19 by contaminated fresh and frozen food ,” was published in the journal BioRxiv which circulates preliminary findings that have not been scrutinized by peer review. Related: Garden Gourmet’s Plant-Based Tuna Exploits Market ‘White Space’. “An

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XTalks

AUGUST 10, 2020

The report found that some food packaging, including burger boxes, wrappers, disposable bowls, and bags for french fries, sides and desserts — used at popular restaurants such as McDonald’s, Sweetgreen, and Wendy’s — may contain potentially hazardous PFAS chemicals. McDonald’s Big Mac clamshell container also appeared to be PFAS-treated.

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Sciensano

APRIL 18, 2023

It is characterisez by the purchase, transport and storage of food using its own containers. Sciensano, as a center of excellence in evaluating potential risks of known and emerging contaminants in food contact materials ( FCM ), designed a survey to address this gap. But is this trend safe?

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Camargo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Essentially, a biologic is a product that is produced from living organisms or that contains components of living organisms. They are often heat sensitive, membrane impermeable, subject to enzymatic degradation, and susceptible to microbial contamination (a factor which impacts manufacturing steps and quality considerations).

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

They obtained 64 samples of hamburgers, fries, cheese pizza, chicken burritos and chicken nuggets from various chains and found that over 80 percent contained the phthalate di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP), while 70 percent contained di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), both of which have been linked to reproductive health issues.

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XTalks

MARCH 22, 2024

According to the EWG, about 95 percent of nonorganic strawberries, certain leafy greens (including spinach, kale, collard and mustard greens), grapes, peaches and pears contain detectable levels of pesticides. The EWG also provides a “Clean Fifteen” list , highlighting produce with the least pesticide contamination.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 10, 2023

Microparticles can be present as a contamination of products such as pharmaceuticals and electronics, or as an air pollutant. Most molecules absorb light in the IR region of the electromagnetic spectrum, converting it to molecular vibration, and this absorption characterises the nature of the chemical bonds contained in a sample.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

OCTOBER 28, 2022

For companies in the US, if the results show bioequivalence, an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) containing the results is sent to the FDA to review and potentially approve. Even minor amounts of biological contaminants in your sample could cause unwanted biological effects,” Dr Amiji says.

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XTalks

MAY 13, 2022

A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. Container Closure Systems. A container closure system protects the product from environmental conditions, safeguarding a product’s purity, strength, safety and efficacy.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The BioNTainer is housed in shipping containers equipped with state-of-the-art technology for producing the mRNA vaccines from start to finish, except for the final fill-and-finish step that will be performed by local manufacturing partners. Each module contains six standard sized containers, which measure 2.6

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 30, 2023

Light is being shed on recent product recalls for mould contamination, and infection outbreaks serve as a reminder to pay more attention to these overlooked organisms, as well as considerations towards container closure integrity testing which is being increasingly deployed to block microbe movement.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Many of the foods purchased by consumers today are contained in packaging made from materials such as paper, plastic, metal or glass. This packaging resists tampering while preserving the physical, chemical and biological properties of the food they contain. Barrier Protection from Oxygen, Water Vapor and Contaminants.

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XTalks

JUNE 22, 2023

The factsheet also brings attention to the issues of paper packaging, asserting that it can have a significant toll on forest resources and is not always recyclable due to contamination by food or coatings of plastic and aluminum.

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XTalks

AUGUST 3, 2021

Johnson and Johnson has faced thousands of lawsuits over its iconic baby powder, which people claim the company knew for decades contained asbestos. Talc and asbestos are often found together in nature, which is why mined talc can contain the carcinogen.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The meal kits containing ground beef for this public health alert were shipped to consumers from July 2-21, 2022,” the FSIS stated in a public health alert. plastic vacuum-packed packages containing ‘GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN/15% FAT’ with codes ‘EST#46841 L1 22 155’ or ‘EST#46841 L5 22 155’ on the side of the packaging.”.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The technique relies on storing foods in a firm, sealed container made of hard metal or plastic filled with a liquid like water, and placing it in a freezer. Instead, only a small portion of the volume of water in the container is frozen. Another benefit of this method is that it can also kill microbial contaminants during processing.

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XTalks

JULY 26, 2021

In another study evaluating the microbial load of a plant-based meats, the researchers concluded the products they studied were susceptible to post-processing contamination. Since most plant-based meats contain concentrated protein isolates, consumers may receive much higher doses of potential allergens.

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XTalks

APRIL 11, 2024

Why Cinnamon is Prone to Higher Lead Levels Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways. One primary source is environmental contamination. Additionally, the processing of cinnamon, including drying, grinding and packaging, can introduce lead if the equipment or materials are contaminated.

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Druggist

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Limit intake of processed food, which contain difficult to digest starch People who experience episodes of diarrhoea should avoid artificial sweeteners, which can cause a laxative effect. Each single dose sachet of granules contains 3.5g Each single dose sachet of granules contains 3.5g £9.12 Buy on Amazon Price incl.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Light is being shed on recent product recalls for mould contamination, and infection outbreaks serve as a reminder to pay more attention to these overlooked organisms, as well as considerations towards container closure integrity testing which is being increasingly deployed to block microbe movement.

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STAT News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Plans for a $400 million investment by Eli Lilly in a new manufacturing plant in Limerick, Ireland, have been put on hold following an objection by a local landowner over concerns of flooding of his lands by contaminated water , The Irish Examiner reports. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 30, 2020

30, 2020 — A hand sanitizer has been recalled because it may contain methanol, a toxic chemical known as wood alcohol, according to the U.S. Using the contaminated mouthwash can result in “oral and, potentially, systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy. WEDNESDAY, Dec. Food and Drug Administration.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 11, 2008

In the US solid dosage forms are distributed as containers of tablets and these can only be coded on the container and not on a per-item basis. “There were considerable difficulties in identifying who had received the infected CFCs and in recalling all the contaminated products,” Walsh says.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Regulations and guidelines for nanopharmaceuticals are still relatively in their infancy, including for cleaning processes and the prevention of cross-contamination. Within minutes, the system can be removed from the isolator and used in a standard mobile execution if containment is not critical.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 24, 2022

The expanding production of high potency APIs, along with the increase in associated toxicities, are driving requirements for more effective containment solutions and much-needed guidelines to ensure worker safety. Assess engineering containment controls, from isolators and barriers to fully automated lines.

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XTalks

AUGUST 25, 2023

The FDA established the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), which requires that food labels clearly identify the food source names of any ingredients that contain any protein derived from the nine most common food allergens.

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Druggist

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Zovirax cream, marketed as Zovirax Cold Sore Cream, contains 5% of aciclovir. delivery Sale Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment Cream, Tube 2 g Zovirax contains aciclovir, an anti-viral treatment; always read the label Fights the cold sore virus Works at the tingle and blister £6.19 −£1.60 £4.59 What is Zovirax cream?

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Sciensano

MARCH 27, 2024

Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. The FAMHP and Sciensano are warning about counterfeit ivermectin tablets that are being used for self-medication against COVID -19. These tablets are regularly found in postal packages to this day.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 24, 2020

Key sessions include: • Evaluating the ongoing Complications of Personnel Derived Contaminations. Container Closure Integrity Evaluation: USP Perspective. • Container Closure Integrity and Controls Strategies Ensuring Product Sterility. A Sustainable, Ecological and Efficient rFC Endotoxin Testing Solution.

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JAMA Internal Medicine

MARCH 7, 2021

3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n-3) and also contain other nutrients, such as vitamin D, riboflavin, iodine, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and iron. Fish and shellfish (hereafter referred to as fish) are major sources of the dietary long-chain ?-3

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The theme of the event is ‘Exploring Agile Contamination Control Strategy’, where the two-day conference will be co-chaired by James Drinkwater, Head of Aseptic Processing Technologies & GMP Compliance, F Ziel GmbH and Jim Polarine, Senior Technical Service Manager, STERIS Corporation. Workshop B 13.30 – 17.30

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