Melissa's Musings(My opinionated view of life)

Stop Using Empowered Diagnostics COVID-19 Tests: FDA Safety Communication | FDA : These tests have not been authorized, cleared, or approved. The FDA is concerned about the higher risk of false results when using these tests. Empowered Diagnostics is recalling the CovClear COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test and the ImmunoPass COVID-19 Neutralizing Antibody Rapid Test, and the FDA has identified this issue as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall.  

FDA Alert: Esupplementsales, LLC Issues a Nationwide Recall All Lots of Hard Dawn Due to the Presence of Undeclared Tadalafil

FDA Alert: AuroMedics Pharma LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Polymyxin B for Injection USP, 500,000 Unit per Vial, Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter

1st 'Stealth Omicron' Case Found In Illinois | Chicago, IL Patch

AuroMedics Pharma LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Polymyxin B for Injection USP, 500,000 Unit per Vial, Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter | FDA

Siren Issues a Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews and Almond Butter in Birthday Cake Bites | FDA

FDA Alert: Blaine Labs Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel Due to Bacterial Contamination

TeaBot and FluBot banking trojans resurface, targeting Android devices : Bitdefender researchers say the TeaBot and FluBot malware campaigns revolve around malicious SMS messages on Android devices.

Philips Respironics Recalls Certain Trilogy EVO Ventilators for Potential Health Risks from PE-PUR Foam | FDA : Philips Respironics Recalls Certain Trilogy EVO Ventilators for Potential Health Risks from PE-PUR Foam

UN chief decries antisemitism, urges stand against hatred : Secretary-General Antonio Guterres decried the resurgence of antisemitism in comments Tuesday night at a service commemorating victims of the Nazi Holocaust, and he urged people around the world to “stand firm against hate and bigotry anywhere and everywhere.” The U.N. chief said he was alarmed to learn recently that barely half of adults worldwide have heard of the Holocaust, which saw the murder of 6 million Jews, comprising one-third of the Jewish people, and millions of others during World War II. He said the lack of knowledge among the younger generations “is worse still.” “Our response to ignorance must be education,” Guterres said.

Why resurgent antisemitism in America is a problem for us all

Long Covid: doctors find ‘antibody signature’ for patients most at risk | Long Covid | The Guardian  

IRS plans for facial recognition draw scrutiny from privacy, cybersecurity advocates : An IRS plan to use ID.me and facial recognition software would represent a massive expansion of the federal government's (long and controversial) biometric surveillance record and carries real privacy and cybersecurity concerns, experts say.

It's time to delete the scary amount of data Google has on you - CNET

COVID-19: endemic doesn’t mean harmless Exactly.  

Israeli expert panel advises 4th vaccine dose for adults | AP News

Amy’s Kitchen Voluntarily Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in a Single Lot of Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze | FDA

BCS International Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in “Dr. Snack Goji Berry” | FDA

Frozen Food Development Recalls Lidl Branded Chopped Spinach Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA

Black or white? Ancient Egyptian race mystery now solved - Big Think

WHO: Coronavirus pandemic remains emergency of international concern - Saudi Gazette : WHO: Coronavirus pandemic remains emergency of international concern Indeed.

Lily’s Sweets Voluntarily Recalls Lily’s Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips Due to Undeclared Presence of Soy Lecithin | FDA : Lily’s Sweets, is voluntarily recalling 18,855 cases of 7-ounce Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips due to the presence of soy lecithin. People who have a severe allergy or sensitivity to soy should not consume these products. The product was a limited holiday seasonal offering available exclusively a

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company, Conducting Voluntary Recall of One Batch of Semglee® (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pens, Due to the Potential for a Missing Label in the Batch | FDA

Signs KN95 Mask Is Fake | POPSUGAR Fitness

Anne Frank may have been betrayed by a Jew - Jewish Business News

Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say | WGN-TV : Every infection provides a chance for the virus to mutate, and omicron has an edge over its predecessors: It spreads way faster despite emerging on a planet with a stronger patchwork of immunity from vaccines and prior illness.

SWAT, DPS, And FBI On The Scene Of Hostage Situation At Congregation Beth Israel In Colleyville

How to reuse and safely store KN95 and N95 masks - The Washington Post : President Biden said Thursday his administration will soon announce plans to get free high-quality masks in the hands of millions of Americans.

Dogs know when you're speaking a different language — and talking nonsense

Oscor Inc. Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Destino Twist Steerable Guiding Sheath Due to the Risk of the Device Hub Cap and Seal on the Proximal End of the Device Handle Detachment During Use | FDA

Lohxa LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL Due to Microbial Contamination | FDA

Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Metformin HCl Extended- Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity | FDA

Poppies International Expands Voluntary Recall of Chocolate Enrobed and Cream Puff Products Due to Presence of Metal | FDA

My wife had long Covid and killed herself. We must help others who are suffering | Nick Güthe | The Guardian

5 reasons you should not deliberately catch Omicron to 'get it over with' - CNN : People keep talking about getting infected with a "mild" case of Omicron on purpose. Experts weigh in on why that's not a good idea.

Stop Using LuSys Laboratories COVID-19 Tests: FDA Safety Communication | FDA

Blood pressure drugs may cause kidney damage over time- study

Too soon to treat COVID-19 like flu as Omicron spreads - WHO | Reuters That's just common sense, although common sense is not so common....

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall for Certain Salads Processed at its Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA Facilities and Containing Iceberg Lettuce Due to Possible Health Risk from Listeria monocytogenes | FDA

The metaverse promises an exciting future — for terrorists - Jewish Business News

Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination | Food Safety and Inspection Service

Abbyland Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Stick Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens | Food Safety and Inspection Service

Moor Herbs Recalls “Angel Formula” Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA

World Health Products, LLC. Issues Allergy Recall on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Jetfuel Diuretic | FDA

Booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine required for immune protection against Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, says study

Getinge/Datascope/Maquet Recalls Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Due to Reports of Fluid Leaks | FDA

Covidien, LP Recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator Due to Manufacturing Assembly Error | FDA : Covidien, LP (part of Medtronic) is recalling its Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator due to a capacitor manufacturing assembly error.

In Association with Pet Brands Products, LLC, ALDI Voluntarily Recalls Pet Advent Calendars Due to Potential Choking Hazard | FDA

Birth During the Pandemic May Affect Neurodevelopment | MedPage Today Apparently now is not a good time to get pregnant for anyone.  We don't know when this virus is going to be contained.

GHGA, LLC. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish in Chicken Salad Croissants | FDA

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60 g Tubes, Lot AC13786 Due to Microbial Contamination | FDA : Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (“Taro” or the “Company”) is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05% packaged in 60 g tubes, to the consumer level. This recall ONLY applies to tubes labeled with “Lot AC13786” and “Exp Dec 2022”. No other lots of this product

Can a goldfish drive a car on land? - Jewish Business News

Does Video Show Vaxxed Heads Exploding Due to 5G in Israel? | Snopes.com

Opinion | Americans’ behavior gets worse. No wonder our politics are lousy. - The Washington Post

Bulls vs. Magic: 10 observations as win streak reaches eight | RSN

Matt Barnes predicts Chicago Bulls will win 2022 NBA Finals | RSN : Is a seventh NBA championship banner coming to the Windy City? Matt Barnes has announced himself as a firm believe in Chicago's 2022 title chances.

Taking A COVID Rapid Test? You May Want To Swab Your Nose And Throat. | HuffPost Life : Swabbing both areas when using an at-home test might give more accurate results in certain cases. Here's why and how to do it.