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Mitigating the risks of cross-contamination during Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

There are a number of reasons why OSD forms dominate the market, not least because they are simple to administer, and it is easy to differentiate one OSD product from another. This heightens the risk of cross contamination, requiring effective containment solutions, especially when handling highly potent powders.

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‘Human error’ at CDMO blamed for contamination of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

BioPharma Reporter

A probe has identified 'human errorâ at the Spanish contract development and manufacturing organization, Rovi, as the reason for the presence of metal contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses, leading to Japanese authorities withdrawing 1.6 million doses of the shot in August.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Food Companies of 2025, According to Fast Company

XTalks

To assemble its top 10, Fast Company evaluated over 600 food businesses across 58 sectors, judging each on R&D, sustainability impact and market traction. At the same time, Purdue University introduced a paperbased, loopmediated isothermal amplification biosensor that detects fecal contamination in produce fields in under an hour.

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Chemical synthesis: containment challenges for HPAPI handling

Pharmaceutical Technology

These facilities are often multi-use CMO facilities, which combined with the use of HPAPIs, require stringent containment solutions to prevent cross-contamination. Single-use products significantly reduce the time needed for cleaning processes, without the risk of cross-contamination. Chemical synthesis solutions.

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The Role of Quality Assurance in Generic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

From inspecting manufacturing facilities to testing finished products, QA teams work tirelessly to guarantee that every pill, tablet, or capsule that reaches the market is safe and effective. These dedicated individuals play a critical role in ensuring that generic drugs meet the same high standards as their brand-name counterparts.

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Can J&J’s vaccine approval erase bad pharma?

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Pharma companies, like J&J, have received criticism for engaging in illegal activities, such as providing kickbacks and bribes, knowingly shipping adulterated or contaminated drugs to pharmacies, and marketing drugs for unapproved uses. Johnson & Johnson has paid $2.7 billion in penalties.

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Sabra Hummus: From Niche Market Origins to Dominating US Dip Scene

XTalks

Related: 3 New Additions to the Plant-Based Cream Cheese Market As part of the brand’s “The Snack Your Snacks Would Snack on If Snacks Could Snack on Snacks” marketing campaign, Sabra released two YouTube Shorts that capture the appeal of Sabra Buffalo Hummus made with Frank’s RedHot and Sabra BBQ Hummus inspired by Stubb’s.