Healthcare Compliance

IDPH Releases Carbon Monoxide Surveillance Report

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its first carbon monoxide surveillance report, detailing unintentional CO exposures from 2019-2023. The report aims to strengthen prevention and awareness efforts to reduce emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths related to CO exposure in Illinois.

HHS OIG: Colorado Medicaid Improper Payments for ABA Services

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Colorado made at least $77.8 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services provided to children in 2022 and 2023. The OIG recommended Colorado refund $42.6 million to the Federal Government and improve guidance for ABA providers.

Public Health Alert for Misbranded Beef Jerky Products

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The affected products were produced by a firm that is not subject to FSIS inspection, raising concerns about potential contamination and allergen exposure.

Mays Chemical Company Recalls Frozen Raw Pork Loins

Mays Chemical Company is recalling approximately 3,900 pounds of frozen raw pork boneless loins due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was imported from Brazil and distributed in Puerto Rico. Consumers are urged not to consume the product.

CS Beef Packers Recalls Ground Beef Due to E. Coli O145

CS Beef Packers LLC is recalling approximately 11,000 pounds of ground beef products due to potential E. coli O145 contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, which affects products sold nationwide. Consumers are advised to check their freezers and discard the affected products.

Ajinomoto Foods Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Due to Foreign Matter

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,013 pounds of chicken fried rice products due to potential foreign matter contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing this public health alert to ensure consumers are aware of the recall.

Sobico USA LLC Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products

Sobico USA LLC is recalling approximately 1,209 pounds of Siluriformes fish products that were imported into the United States without the benefit of import re-inspection. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing this public health alert to ensure consumers are aware of the recall.

Rosina Food Products Recalls Frozen Meatballs Due to Foreign Matter

Rosina Food Products Inc. is recalling approximately 30,930 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen meatball products due to possible foreign matter contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, which affects products distributed nationwide.

FDA Import Alert: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Bulk Drug Substances

The FDA has issued Import Alert #66-80, placing Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist Bulk Drug Substances on Detention Without Physical Examination. This action is due to concerns that these substances, used in compounding, may be adulterated and not meet current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements.

FDA Import Alert 16-120: Detention of Non-Compliant Fish Products

The FDA has updated Import Alert 16-120, revising guidance for field personnel regarding the detention without physical examination (DWPE) of fish and fishery products from foreign processors not in compliance with the Seafood HACCP regulation. The update includes changes to the title, reason for alert, and guidance sections, incorporating foreign remote regulatory assessments as a compliance verification method.