Warning- FDA Announces Recall Of Select Cheeses Across New York

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a voluntary recall of select cheeses you may have in your fridges across New York State. Here's what we know:

Savencia Cheese USA is recalling select soft ripened cheeses manufactured in their Lena manufacturing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse health events due to consumption of these products being recalled. The following products are affected by this recall:

Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, we have initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Consumer Relations at (800)-322-2743 or email sc.customer.service@savencia.com.

Popular Antidepressant Recalled In New York State

Thousands of bottles of the popular antidepressant medication duloxetine, which is sold under the brand name Cymbalta, are being recalled due to the presence of what the National Library of Medicine describes as a toxic chemical, according to a notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Duloxetine is part of a class of drugs known as SNRIs, or selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, that are used to treat anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, according to the FDA."

Duloxetine, marketed under the name Cymbalta, is commonly prescribed for both depression and anxiety. This serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) works by balancing neurotransmitters in the brain, which can help manage mood and anxiety symptoms. Its effectiveness has made it a primary choice in managing these disorders, especially for individuals who have not responded well to other medications. Read more online here.