Topic: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Cayman health leaders dispute US paracetamol autism warning
Cayman health leaders are reassuring the public that paracetamol remains safe for use in pregnancy when taken as directed, pushing back against new claims from the United States that the common pain reliever may be linked to autism in children.
FDA advisers back Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children
An expert panel on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, saying the benefits of inoculation outweigh the risks.
Salmonella scare prompts Pillsbury flour recall
Cayman’s Department of Environmental Health is advising the public that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of some Pillsbury flour products due to the likelihood of salmonella contamination.
Listeria scare prompts ice cream recall at local grocery stores
Supermarkets in the Cayman Islands have removed some ice-cream products by Stone Ridge from their shelves because of fears of listeria contamination.
FDA issues recall for brands Major, Rugby and Leader
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a precautionary, worldwide recall of liquid products under the brand names Major, Rugby and Leader due to possible bacterial contamination. Anyone who has these products is advised to stop using them immediately.
