XTalks

DECEMBER 14, 2020

AvKARE, a generics pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Pulaski, Tennessee, has issued a recall on one lot each of its sildenafil 100 mg tablets and trazodone 100 mg tablets due to a packaging “mix-up” in which both drugs were filled into the same bottle. According to AvKARE, the error occurred at a third-party bottle filling facility.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 26, 2020

These days, it’s hard to find food, especially processed food, that isn’t encased in some form of packaging. Modern food packaging has allowed for safer, cleaner, more reliable, shelf-stable food – but at what cost? Discarded food, and the packaging it comes in, accounts for nearly 45 percent of waste in US landfills.

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Roots Analysis

APRIL 15, 2024

Further, the manufacturing of biologics fill finish is a highly complex and cost-intensive process. Notable examples of fill finish manufacturing companies equipped with SA25 aseptic filling workstation include ( in alphabetical order ) Emergent Bioservices, PCI Pharma Services, Singota Solutions and WuXi Biologics.

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XTalks

MAY 18, 2023

Cornell University researchers have been making strides in the development of a revolutionary tool to combat dangerous pathogens in commercial dry food manufacturing plants. Food manufacturers use steam for tasks like dehydration, distillation, pasteurization and cooking, which helps preserve the taste and texture of their offerings.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 14, 2020

AvKARE, a generics pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Pulaski, Tennessee, has issued a recall on one lot each of its sildenafil 100 mg tablets and trazodone 100 mg tablets due to a packaging “mix-up” in which both drugs were filled into the same bottle. According to AvKARE, the error occurred at a third-party bottle filling facility.

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XTalks

MAY 3, 2024

Approximately one in every 25 chicken packages at grocery stores is contaminated with Salmonella. Other food products can also be contaminated with Salmonella. For example, last month, Trader Joe’s recalled specific fresh basil packages from 29 states following a Salmonella outbreak that affected 12 individuals.

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XTalks

AUGUST 15, 2024

These tiny particles, primarily from environmental contamination, can infiltrate the food supply. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about how microplastics and nanoplastics primarily contaminate food through environmental exposure where crops and livestock are raised.

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STAT News

AUGUST 15, 2022

communities. Although researchers have known about the impact of these chemicals for years, there has been little guidance available for clinicians.

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Roots Analysis

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Considering patient’s health and safety, the drug products are expected to be free from microbial contamination and should be safe for use throughout the drug’s life cycle. One of the stages that require quality assurance is packaging of the drug product, as compromised packaging could have serious consequences. Web: [link].

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XTalks

AUGUST 25, 2023

These certifications are often sought by food manufacturers to assure consumers about the safety of their products for those with food allergies, intolerances and special dietary requirements. Mitigating Cross-Contamination with MenuTrinfo One of the most pertinent concerns for anyone with allergies is the potential for cross-contamination.

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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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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Related: FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging. Sprouts can carry a risk of foodborne illness if they are contaminated, and unlike other fresh produce, the warm, moist conditions required to grow sprouts are ideal for the rapid growth of bacteria, including Salmonella , Listeria , and E.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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. coli , listeria or salmonella contamination in raw produce and meat, this is not the first beverage-related recall this year. While recalls tend to address E.

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XTalks

MAY 30, 2023

The healthcare industry has one of the heaviest environmental footprints, and manufacturers are increasingly faced with regulations to make more sustainable products,” said Mohammad H. Unfortunately, about 91 percent of this plastic waste from healthcare is not recycled and either ends up in landfills or contaminates natural environments.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Made in China, the recalled products are packaged in a white opaque or clear plastic bottle with either a blue, clear, or black cap and are labeled as IMC Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer, and Thrifty White Pharmacy Hand Sanitizer. ” The recall covers 4-ounce and 1-pint (16-ounce) bottles, NDC Nos.

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Cloudbyz

AUGUST 19, 2024

Medical device safety is a multifaceted discipline encompassing the design, manufacturing, testing, and monitoring of devices throughout their lifecycle. Manufacturers must adhere to a wide array of standards and guidelines that dictate how devices are developed, tested, and brought to market.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

coli contamination. On November 15, as part of the Agency’s implementation of the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), FDA released the f ood traceability final rule , which aims to reduce the occurrence of foodborne illnesses by enabling FDA to more efficiently identify and remove potentially contaminated food from the market.

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Pharma in Brief

AUGUST 9, 2021

Terms and conditions would be imposed after discussions with the manufacturer and would obligate them to take steps to manage risks and resolve uncertainties. An RMP summarizes the risks of a drug and the pharmacovigilance activities and other measures that a manufacturer puts in place to monitor and manage any identified risks.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Made in China, the recalled products are packaged in a white opaque or clear plastic bottle with either a blue, clear or black cap and are labeled as IMC Wash Free Hand Sanitizer, Wash Free Hand Sanitizer and Thrifty White Pharmacy Hand Sanitizer, CBS News reported.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

” Type 2 Diabetes Drug Metformin Recalled Due to Contamination with Carcinogen. NDMA is an organic chemical used in the making of liquid rocket fuel and can be a byproduct of manufacturing, including pharmaceuticals. This is the latest in several recalls of metformin due to potentially cancer-causing contaminants, CNN noted.

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Pharmacy Checkers

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The FDA’s continuing problems with inspections of drug manufacturing plants, as well as the relative comparative strength of other drug regulators, ought to inspire serious reflection, even introspection, among drug safety policy professionals about whether or not, and how, we have the gold standard. Why do I write “exact same”?

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Now, this service-centred model is delivering advantages in the pharmaceutical industry, with costly manufacturing facilities and processes becoming widely available on an on-demand basis. µm per cubic metre – with ISO 9 representing the least stringent measures, while still being significantly cleaner than typical manufacturing facilities.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

CAR T based therapies manufactured with lentiviral vectors are also on the rise, points out Clive Glover, PhD, General Manager, Pall Corporation. Rather, he believes adaptation to suspension-based systems will be an important evolution in AAV manufacturing. Two-Plasmid Packaging System for Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In 2022, Januvia was flagged for nitrosamine contamination , a potential carcinogen commonly produced as a byproduct during drug manufacturing. The FDA rejected Biocon’s biosimilar in 2023 for the second time over manufacturing concerns at the company’s Malaysia facility and sent Biocon a complete response letter.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Secondary drying removes adsorbed residual moisture until the target value is achieved, at which point the material is secured in a moisture-free package. Protecting products from microbial contamination is also critical, especially when it comes to aseptic freeze drying of pharmaceuticals.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

trillion) agreement reached in late July between leaders of the 27 countries in the European Union, a truly historic stimulus package designed to rescue flailing economies from COVID-19. The package is made up of a €390 billion fund in grants and a €360 billion in low interest loans. And stimulus packages continue.

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Roots Analysis

JANUARY 17, 2024

They offer several advantages over traditional drug delivery systems ( such as vials and syringes ), including reduced chances of dosing errors, increased patient compliance and decreased risk of microbial contamination. These syringes also have low risk in supply chain and streamlined regulatory process ( when compared to other materials ).

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 11, 2008

Data has long been incorporated into drug packaging to accomplish these goals, but only to a partial degree with embossed lot numbers, expiry dates and even Braille identification in addition to linear bar codes. For example, Turkey will require track and trace by 1 January 2009 and California is requiring the technology by 1 January 2011.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In AAV therapeutics, empty capsids are those that are not packaged with the therapeutic DNA. Partially-filled capsids may also be present, and contain packaged process-related impurities or truncated genetic material. Robustness: to be able to tolerate matrix effects (type of buffer, residual contaminants, ionic strength, etc.)

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 2, 2023

The pharmaceutical industry is constantly striving for better, cleaner, safer manufacturing, especially when it comes to injectable medicines. Datwyler is a leading provider of parenteral packaging components and is helping the industry put quality first through the invention of the FirstLine® manufacturing standard.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 22, 2023

According to the GlobalData report Contract Injectable Packaging Trends in the Bio/Pharma Industry , more than half (55%) of FDA drug approvals in 2021 were accounted for by injectables. During the Covid-19 pandemic, large-scale vaccine production placed unprecedented demand on the parenteral packaging industry.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2022

smart manufacturing is a way of using advanced technology ecosystems to continuously improve product quality, drive savings, and meet demands. In the pharmaceutical industry, this modern approach to manufacturing is increasingly being seen as the best way to meet the high quality requirements demanded of the industry.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 12, 2023

That would not allow sufficient time to manufacture, package and distribute before half of the content was degraded. For more information about how Baxter BioPharma Solutions manufacturing expertise can support your project, dow nload the paper below. . Solid state reactions occur much more slowly than liquid interactions.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Additionally, OSD manufacturing approaches are well developed, with processes that ensure a repeatable distribution of ingredients, uniformity in dissolution, and bioavailability, which verify that the drug product is safe and effective. Compared to other dosage forms, tablets are simpler to manufacture, package, and transport.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 6, 2023

The preparation of a semi-solid dosage form – from formulation and development, to scale-up, commercial manufacturing, and packaging – should ideally take place under one roof in a contiguous, end-to-end workflow to avoid unnecessary equipment and process changes. Optimising development and scale-up. Bioburden and microbial testing.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They observed that unregulated cannabis products have been found to contain fentanyl, high levels of heavy metals, contaminants, and even high delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) concentrations. In other words, a prescription written by a DEA-registered, state-licensed practitioner.

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