San Francisco, CA—New research presented at ASM Microbe, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), has revealed that cannnabidiol (CBD) is active against Gram-positive bacteria, including bacteria responsible for serious infections such as Staphyloccocus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae, according to a press release from ASM. The release notes that...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA issued warning letters to Cali Botanicals of Folsom, CA, and Kratom NC of Wilmington, NC, for illegally selling unapproved misbranded kratom-containing drug products with unproven claims about their ability to treat or cure opioid addiction and withdrawal symptoms, according to a press release. Claims included treating pain...
Denver, CO--Bakery ingredient manufacturer and distributor Dawn Food Products has acquired an Ardent Mills ingredient mix facility in Burlington, Ontario. Dawn Foods will take over the sweet ingredient business and expand its Canadian reach, according to a press release, and Ardent Mills will continue to supply flour to the facility.
Washington, DC--The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced earlier this week that it was seeking help from Congress to encourage the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a safe use level for dietary supplement and conventional food CBD products. NPA reported that Congress and NPA were working together on an...
Garden Grove, CA--Alkemist Labs announced in a press release that it was teaming up with Nutrasource, a Canadian contract research organization, to launch the International Cannabinoid Analysis Program (ICAP). This third-party verification program, according to the release, is designed to support "accurate, verifiable label claims regarding the content of THC...
UNFI is recalling 10oz packages of Woodstock brand frozen Organic Grilled Red Peppers due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to an announcement posted through FDA. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The...
San Francisco, CA—Thrive Market, an online natural and organic products marketplace, is no longer selling hemp extracts or topicals at the demand of the company that processes its customer payments, according to CNN. Nick Green, Thrive’s CEO, wrote in a blog post: “We unfortunately have no choice but to comply,...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market is recalling Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach conventional and organic 16oz bags, because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a statement made through FDA. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened...
New York, NY—Day one of the 7th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements by the American Conference Institute (ACI) together with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) covered a lot of ground. The keynote was given by Cara Welch, Ph.D., Acting Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner...
Norwich, VT —In Association with ADM Milling Co., King Arthur Flour Company, Inc., is voluntarily recalling 14,218 cases of 5 lb. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour due to the potential presence of Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli). The recalled flour was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. The recall involves Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5...
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