Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Corroding pipework that has resulted from stagnation can further contaminate water systems with the presence of metals such as lead and copper. So, the risk is higher,” explains Marissa Khoukaz, Medical Prefiltration Product Manager at Pall Corporation. Or, maybe water management hasn't been executed in the ways that it was intended.

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XTalks

MAY 19, 2022

Mars Wrigley announced a voluntary recall of various candy products after consumers reported thin metal strands in the candy itself or loose in the bag. The products, which were recalled in the US, include Starburst, Skittles and Life Savers gummies. The Mars recall impacted 13 product stock keeping units (SKUs) ranging from 3.5-ounce

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NPR Health - Shots

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The foods are sold under dozens of different brand names, but all recalled products say Fresh Creative Cuisine on the bottom of the label. The recall affects items sold in nine East Coast states. Image credit: Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 17, 2022

RANKINGS 2022 Excellence Innovation Commended Excellence Product Launch Commended Excellence Safety Commended. The company is ranked in the 2022 Excellence Rankings in the INNOVATION , PRODUCT LAUNCH and SAFETY categories. The Verdict. Northgate Technologies Inc.

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XTalks

MAY 3, 2024

To combat food poisoning, US agriculture officials introduced a final rule last Friday, mandating significant reductions in Salmonella bacteria in specific chicken products. Starting in 2025, high levels of Salmonella in frozen breaded and stuffed chicken products will classify them as adulterated. How Common Is Salmonella in Chicken?

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World of DTC Marketing

JULY 8, 2021

Some of the TV spots for drugs are horrible, and some products should even be on TV because of terrible fair balance. One consistent learning from ALL the research I have been involved in is that patients pick up when death is listed as a side effect and stay far away from the product.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first injunction under the Produce Safety Rule against Fortune Food Product Inc., an Illinois-based processor of sprouts and soy products. Fortune Food Product did not respond to Xtalks’ request for comment.

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Drug Patent Watch

JANUARY 22, 2025

I'm talking about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), a set of guidelines that govern the production, testing, and packaging of generic drugs. GMP is more than just a regulatory requirement; it's a mindset that prioritizes patient safety and product quality above all else. Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Scienmag

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

New research reveals widespread contamination, with two neurotoxic pesticides found in concentrations that far exceed accepted safe limits Researchers at the University of Sussex have found widespread contamination of English rivers with two neurotoxic pesticides commonly used in veterinary flea products: fipronil and the neonicotinoid imidacloprid. (..)

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Scienmag

JUNE 16, 2021

Credit: Prof Jon Blount Chemical additives used in plastic production have been found in herring gull eggs, new research shows. Phthalates are a group of chemicals added to plastics to keep them flexible.

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Scienmag

JUNE 3, 2022

An international team led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst food and environmental virologist has received a $750,000 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) partnership grant to develop and test portable, rapid biosensors capable of detecting noroviruses and mycotoxins in foods and agricultural products.

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Fierce Pharma

DECEMBER 27, 2023

After a year plagued by recalls, Pfizer’s sterile injectables unit Hospira seems no closer to righting the ship over its glass-contamination woes. After a year plagued by recalls, Pfizer’s sterile injectables unit Hospira seems no closer to righting the ship over its glass-contamination woes.

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Drug Patent Watch

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public that several categories of FDA-regulated products purchased from Jan. The FDA is working with the company to initiate a voluntary recall External Link Disclaimer of the affected products. Families rely on stores like Family Dollar for products such as food and medicine.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The recent deaths of over 300 children in Africa and Asia have prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn about the use of "substandard and falsified" medical products. The organization called for more efforts to protect children from contaminated medicine. Toxicologists Winston Morgan and Shazma Bashir unpack the story.

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Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

From truckloads of torn documents to avian incursions in the production plant, Granules India’s recent manufacturing reprimand from the FDA is alarming no matter which way you look at it. The FDA’s report cites six observations around poor quality control procedures, subpar cleaning, cross-contamination risks and more. 26 to Sept.

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Fierce Pharma

APRIL 10, 2024

It usually goes without saying that your pharmaceutical production workers need to be gowned and gloved while handling drug materials inside clean rooms. | In a four-observation warning letter issued this week, the U.S.

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Pharma Mirror

DECEMBER 12, 2021

By Christopher Weikart, Chief Scientist at SiO2 Materials Science Why is an incredibly innovative and forward-thinking industry like pharmaceuticals being held back by the products that haven’t changed in over a century?

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

BioNTech announced its new vaccine manufacturing approach in Africa where the company will ship modular factories, called the BioNTainer, to the continent to enable domestic production of the vaccines to help increase supplies. Related: BioNTech to Build First mRNA Vaccine Production Plant in Africa. Photo source: BioNTech.

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 19, 2021

Since the third quarter of last year DeepVerge’s scientists have been working to transform an AI-based water contamination detection system into a unit that tests for the presence of the coronavirus. A femtogram is 0.000000000000000001 kilograms. It has licensed in a patented breathalyser, the analysts noted.

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XTalks

JULY 30, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) declared Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products when contamination levels exceed one colony-forming unit (CFU) per gram. This approach emphasizes stringent testing and preventive measures at earlier stages of the supply chain.

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XTalks

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Trader Joe’s recall situation has garnered significant attention in the past week, as the popular retail chain declared three different product recalls during the last week of July. The recalls affect cookies, broccoli-cheddar soup and falafel, raising concerns over possible contamination with foreign objects like insects or rocks.

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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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Rethinking Clinical Trials

JANUARY 30, 2025

Factors that may have impacted results included the complex array of strategies; a limited period of time in which to achieve full benefits from the implementation of EBPs; COVID-19-related demands on coalition members and healthcare personnel; increasing rates of fentanyl in the drug supply with stimulant contamination; and statistical power.

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XTalks

JUNE 14, 2022

FL OZ (9 mL) nasal spray bottles to be contaminated with the bacteria, Providencia rettgeri. is known for its brand of anti-snoring over-the-counter products. Consumers who have purchased this lot (2372/21222) of SnoreStop should stop using the product immediately and arrange for a refund or a replacement.

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Camargo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The development of biological products (or biologics) represents a major advancement in modern medicine, enabling the treatment of patients with many illnesses where no other therapeutics were previously available. Definition of Biologic Products. These products can be derived from humans, animals, or microorganisms with biotechnology.

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STAT News

MARCH 31, 2023

Global Pharma Healthcare, whose eye drops have been linked to dozens of serious reactions, failed to follow numerous procedures to ensure its products did not become contaminated, according to a Food and Drug Administration inspection report obtained by STAT.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Solutions include containment isolators, transfer systems, continuous liners, and bag-in/bag-out systems, which maximise product output while reducing CAPEX. Single-use containment systems also lower cleaning costs because there is no risk of residue and cross-contamination with disposable solutions.

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STAT News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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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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STAT News

JANUARY 30, 2023

He tested positive for HIV and hepatitis C when he was 11 after catching the viruses from contaminated blood-clotting products. Wiseman, 51, who lives near Sacramento, was diagnosed as an infant with hemophilia, the rare genetic disease that prevents blood from clotting. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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STAT News

APRIL 3, 2023

We hope your journey today is meaningful and productive. Your tips and insights help the world go around… Global Pharma Healthcare, whose eye drops have been linked to dozens of serious reactions, failed to follow numerous procedures to ensure its products did not become contaminated , according to a U.S.

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Camargo

AUGUST 5, 2021

The product was later approved to prevent organ rejection for heart ( 2006 ) and kidney ( 2009 ) transplants, the latter based on a single prospective clinical trial. A number of Camargo clients are stuck in situations similar to this, with such inspections being the only remaining hurdle before their products are approved. Stay tuned.

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Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Now, more details about what FDA investigators uncovered have come to light.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

OCTOBER 28, 2022

According to Dr Mansoor Amiji of Northeastern University: “Instead of relying on product quality as a readout after the product is made, you start to implement these procedures into the product production processes. Practising QbD in biosimilar product development.

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STAT News

JANUARY 19, 2023

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Like any other manufactured food product, chocolate can be contaminated if key ingredients or processes break down.

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