#food and drug administration
Company voluntarily recalls IQF oysters due to potential norovirus contamination
The Hawaiʻi DOH advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected oysters on June 13. A week later, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD voluntarily recalled the affected oysters.
University of Hawai‘i project investigating causes of autism-related repetitive behaviors
A new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa public-impact research project will investigate the genetic and metabolic components that may be related to repetitive behaviors, which could lead to new treatments for those behaviors.
Hirono, colleagues urge Opill manufacturer to release affordable retail price and broad distribution strategy
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill—a daily hormonal contraceptive pill—for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, making it the first over-the-counter birth control pill available without a prescription in the United States.
Seniors now eligible for additional COVID-19 bivalent booster dose
The CDC’s announcement also simplifies vaccination schedules to allow bivalent vaccines to be used for primary vaccination series, as well as boosters.
Kona Community Hospital at risk of closure due to outdated utilities
The nearly 50-year-old Kona Community Hospital — built in 1974 — runs the risk of closure every day due to outdated utilities and is lobbying the State Legislature for funding to deal with the problems.
Big Island task force, doctor, former opioid addict plead case for Buprenorphine
Amanda Deguair told her story of being addicted to opioids during a press conference Friday morning hosted by the Hawai‘i Island Fentanyl Task Force that not only highlighted the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s support of lifting all restrictions on a life-changing medication called Buprenorphine that can help addicts recover, but also urged medical providers around the Big Island and throughout the state to prescribe it to appropriate patients with opioid use disorder.
Nationwide Recall of Chicken of the Sea Tuna
The voluntary recall covers five ounce cans of chunk light tuna in oil and chunk light tuna in water.
Local Farm Faces Salmonella Recall
Mahina Mele Farms in Captain Cook is recalling some of its macadamia nut products after the Food and Drug Administration tested products and found Salmonella.
Citing Vermont Bill, Gabbard Renews Call for GE Labeling
The US representative, cosponsor of a federal bill to require labeling of transgenic foods, notes that Vermont will be the first state to enact such a law.
Health Officials Urge Public to Avoid Dietary Supplement
The state and the CDC are investigating cases of acute liver failure in Hawaii that so far have resulted in two liver transplants and one death.
