Updates ·
Health notices · Friday 2 October
3 notices from the agencies today, in plain words, each with the original linked.
Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine recalled
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · Food safety
If you bought Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, the CDC reports it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a germ that can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
This matters most if you are a young child, frail, or elderly, because these groups are at higher risk of severe illness.
What to do
- Do not eat the recalled product.
- Follow the recall instructions provided by Gias Foods for returning or disposing of the product.
FDA approves ZITUVIMET for adults with type 2 diabetes
FDA · Approval
If you have type 2 diabetes, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved ZITUVIMET (sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride) as an added treatment to diet and exercise.
ZITUVIMET combines sitagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, with metformin, a biguanide, to help improve glycemic control (blood sugar levels).
It is not recommended for people with type 1 diabetes, and it has not been studied in people with a history of pancreatitis.
FDA approved clonidine hydrochloride tablets for hypertension
FDA · Approval
If you have hypertension (high blood pressure), the US Food and Drug Administration has approved clonidine hydrochloride tablets as a treatment option.
These tablets are indicated for treating hypertension, used either alone or with other antihypertensive medicines, depending on your care plan.