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It can sometimes be hard to plan for the road ahead—including your finances. But if you set your retirement saving goals early on (and stick with them), you can take charge of your financial future.    myRA can help you save for retirement if you don't have access to an employer-sponsored plan or lack other options to save. Learn the basics of retirement, including a tool to figure out the best age to claim your Social Security benefits, at USA.gov. Μάι 5 τις 5:44 μ.μ. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Constituent Update Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration Webinar: Strategic Plan and Future Directions May 5, 2017 The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) invites the public to participate in a webinar on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The one-hour webinar will describe IFSAC's new strategic plan for 2017–2021, provide project updates, and offer a question-and-answer session. The webinar is open to the public, but space is limited. IFSAC requests all participants register by Friday, May 26, 2017 at https://ifsac-2017-spring.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot. Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with the webinar agenda and detailed instructions for accessing the webinar. A recording and transcript will be posted to IFSAC's events page at a later time. IFSAC is a federal tri-agency collaboration among USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The goal of this collaboration is to improve coordination of federal food safety analytic efforts and address cross-cutting priorities for food safety data collection, analysis, and use. Projects and studies aim to identify foods that are important sources of illnesses. For more information on IFSAC, please visit the collaboration's website. Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Limited Quantity of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices 05/05/2017 02:35 PM EDT Unilever is voluntarily recalling a limited number of boxes of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may inadvertently contain Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices. Although the slices were individually wrapped and identified as Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices, the ingredient peanut butter (containing the known allergen peanut), is undeclared on the outer product packaging. For detailed information pertaining to this Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts message, please click the link at the beginning of this bulletin. Ventricular Assist Device Controllers and DC Adapter by Medtronic Mechanical Circulatory Support (formerly HeartWare Inc.): Class I Recall - Updated Controller, Power Management Software AUDIENCE: Cardiology, Risk Manager, Transplantation, Nursing, Patient ISSUE: Medtronic Mechanical Circulatory Support is expanding this recall to include an additional product code and instructions to exchange recalled products. The company recalled the HVAD controller due to a loose power connector which may cause the rear portion of the pump’s driveline connector to become separated from the front portion of the driveline connector. A loose connector may allow moisture to enter the controller causing corrosion, electrical issues, reduced speaker volume and connection failures. If the speaker volume is decreased, the patient may not hear the alarm. If there is a loss of connection, the pump may stop which could cause serious adverse health consequences, including death. Since the issuance of the November 2016 recall, Medtronic Mechanical Circulatory Support has developed an updated HVAD controller and power management software to address the power connector issues. Serial Numbers: All HeartWare Controllers Product Codes: 1400, 1401, 1403, 1407, and the additional code 1435 for the HVAD DC adapter Manufacturing Dates: March 1, 2006 to December 1, 2016 Distribution Dates: October 11, 2006 to December 1, 2016 BACKGROUND: The HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) helps deliver blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It is used in patients who are at risk of death from end-stage left ventricular heart failure and who are waiting for a heart transplant. RECOMMENDATIONS: Review the notice and forms, and forward the notice to other staff within their organizations for their awareness; Complete, sign, and return the “Acknowledgement Form” to Medtronic Mechanical Circulatory Support within 30 days of receipt of the letter; Complete training that will cover the new product labeling including the instructions for use and patient manual; Quarantine and replace affected HVAD controllers, DC adapters, instructions for use, emergency responder guides and patient manuals in hospital inventory after training is complete; Notify and schedule each of their patients as soon as possible for an appointment to exchange their controllers; Return all quarantined HVAD controllers and DC adapters to Medtronic Mechanical Circulatory Support; and Once the affected product in inventory has been identified and returned, complete and return the “Completion Form” to con2.0@medtronic.com or the Medtronic Mechanical Circulatory Support representative no later than 12 months from the date of the letter according to the instructions on the form. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178 Read the MedWatch safety alert, including a link to the FDA Recall Notice, at: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm556762.htm May 4, 2017 Drug Firm Annual Registration Status (updated) Drug Firm Annual Registration Status Download File (updated) FDA Drug Shortages Sacrosidase (Sucraid) Oral Solution (Updated - Currently in Shortage) National Drug Code Directory Wholesale Distributor and Third-Party Logistics Providers Reporting (updated) New and Generic Drug Approvals May 3, 2017 Drug Name and Application Number Active Ingredient Dosage Form/ Route Submission Company Submission Classification Submission Status Blincyto BLA #125557 Blinatumomab Injectable; Injection SUPPL-7 Amgen Labeling Approved Decitabine ANDA #203131 Decitabine Injectable; Intravenous SUPPL-4 Dr Reddys Labs Ltd Labeling Approved Maxipime NDA #050679 Cefepime Hydrochloride Injectable; Injection SUPPL-42 Hospira Inc Labeling Approved Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide ANDA #206515 Hydrochlorothiazide; Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablet; Oral ORIG-1 Torrent Pharms Ltd Approved Telmisartan ANDA #207882 Telmisartan Tablet; Oral ORIG-1 Prinston Inc Approved Showing 1 to 5 of 5 entries May 2, 2017 Drug Name and Application Number Active Ingredient Dosage Form/ Route Submission Company Submission Classification Submission Status Cleocin Hydrochloride NDA #050162 Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsule; Oral SUPPL-98 Pharmacia and Upjohn Labeling Approved Cleocin Hydrochloride NDA #050162 Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsule; Oral SUPPL-99 Pharmacia and Upjohn Labeling Approved Cleocin Phosphate In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container NDA #050639 Clindamycin Phosphate Injectable; Injection SUPPL-35 Pharmacia and Upjohn Labeling Approved Cleocin Phosphate In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container NDA #050639 Clindamycin Phosphate Injectable; Injection SUPPL-37 Pharmacia and Upjohn Labeling Approved Cleocin Phosphate NDA #050441 Clindamycin Phosphate Injectable; Injection SUPPL-76 Pharmacia and Upjohn Labeling Approved Cleocin Phosphate NDA #050441 Clindamycin Phosphate Injectable; Injection SUPPL-78 Pharmacia and Upjohn Labeling Approved Meperidine Hydrochloride Preservative Free ANDA #081002 Meperidine Hydrochloride Injectable; Injection SUPPL-8 Eurohlth Intl Sarl Labeling Approved Tramadol Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen ANDA #206885 Acetaminophen; Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral ORIG-1 Macleods Pharms Ltd Approved   Μάι 5 τις 3:17 μ.μ. Join the conversation using hashtag #SmallBusinessWeek National Small Business Week Road Tour Ends in Fresno, CA Friday, May 5 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET | 9:00 am- 10:30 am PT The National Small Business Week road tour makes its final stop in California’s largest Central Valley city - Fresno.  Agriculture is king in California’s Central Valley, home to more than 250 unique crops and much of the United State’s fruits, vegetables and nuts. During this event, you’ll hear from SBA Administrator Linda McMahon as well as successful business owners such as Fred Ruiz, Founder of Ruiz Foods and Ron Heskett, CEO of Borga Steel. How you can participate: Watch the event live at www.sba.gov/nsbw  or on SBA's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SBAgov . Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #SmallBusinessWeek.