R Thomas Marketing recalls numerous dietary supplements

News of a recall of a group of products:

R Thomas Marketing is recalling all lots of the following products:

• Black Ant: BIG BOX (20 small boxes / 4 capsules per box / 80 capsules total)
• Herb Viagra: BIG BOX (20 small boxes / 4 capsules per box / 80 capsules)
• Real Skill: BIG BOX (20 small boxes / 4 capsules per box / 80 capsules)
• Stree Overlord: BIG BOX (20 small boxes / 4 capsules per box / 80 capsules)
• Weekend Prince: BIG BOX (24 individual cards / 2 capsules per card / 48 capsules)
• African Black Ant: BIG BOX (8 small boxes / 6 capsules per box / 48 capsules)

The products contain Sildenafil, a PDE-5 Inhibitor which is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction (ED) making this tainted dietary supplement and unapproved drug. Sildenafil is not listed on the product labels.

Additionally, the company is recalling all lots of the following products, which came from the same vendors as the above-mentioned products, and may contain Sildenafil:

• Bull: CASE (10 packs / 3 capsules per can / 30 capsules)
• Bulls Genital: CASE (10 Cans / 10 capsules per can / 100 capsules)
• Zhonghua Niu Bian: BIG BOX (6 small boxes / 6 capsules per box / 36 capsules)
• African Superman: BIG BOX (6 small boxes / 8 capsules per box / 48 capsules)
• Bigger Longer More Time More Sperms: BIG BOX (6 small boxes / 6 capsules per small box / 36 capsules)
• Black Ant King: BIG BOX (10 capsules / can / 12 cans per box / 120 capsules)
• Black Storm: SMALL BOX (6 capsules)
• Germany Niubian: BIG BOX (10 small boxes / 24 capsules per box / 240 capsules)
• Happy Passengers: BIG BOX (30 small boxes / 1 capsule per box / 30 capsules)
• Plant Vigra: BIG BOX / (18 cans / 6 capsules per can / 108 capsules)
• Hard Ten Days: BIG BOX (6 small boxes / 6 capsules per box / 36 capsules)
• Man King: BIG BOX (8 small boxes / 5 capsules per box / 40 capsules)
• Mojo Risen: BIG BOX (24 individual cards / 2 capsules per card/ 48 capsules)
• Night Man: SMALL BOX (6 capsules)
• Tiger King: BIG BOX (10 small bottles / 10 capsules per bottle / 100 capsules)
• Samurai-X: BIG BOX (24 individually wrapped capsules)
• Super Hard: BIG BOX (20 small boxes / 6 capsules per box / 120 capsules)
• Zhen Gong: BIG BOX (16 small boxes / 2 capsules per box / 32 capsules)

The above products were marketed as dietary supplements for male sexual enhancement, and were sold from September 2013 to the present mainly sold through the following websites:

• http://streeoverlord.us/
• http://herbsviagra.com/
• http://realskill.org/
• http://www.blackantpills.us/
• http://africanblackantpills.org/
• http://africanblackantpills.com/
• http://buddypills.com/
• http://hobuck.com/
• http://maleenhancers.net/
• http://www.raffu.com/
• http://africablackantking.net/

The company is notifying its customers by directly via email.

Customers who have any of these above mentioned products should stop using them and arrange for return of them to:

Attn: RECALL NOTICE

R Thomas Marketing LLC

20 Passaic St.

Trenton, NJ 08618

Master Herbs Coughing Liquid Recalled

According to the FDA: Consumers using this product may not be aware they are ingesting morphine. The unaware ingestion of morphine can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression and death. Because the morphine contained in this product is not identified on the label there is a risk that patients who are hypersensitive to morphine could suffer severe allergic reactions. In addition young children with a respiratory illness are vulnerable to respiratory depression from opioids and should not be exposed to morphine in any event. To this date Master Herbs, Inc. is not aware of adverse events associated with use of the product.

From the FDA:

Pomona, CA, Master Herbs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling ALL LOTS of Licorice Coughing Liquid, cough syrup in 100 ml bottles to the consumer level. This product has been found to contain morphine, which is an opioid, and it is not declared on the label. Opioid is an ingredient of Compound Camphor. Compound Camphor is declared on the label of the product, but not its ingredients.

Consumers using this product may not be aware they are ingesting morphine. The unware ingestion of morphine can lead to life-threatening respiratory depression and death. Because the morphine contained in this product is not identified on the label there is a risk that patients who are hypersensitive to morphine could suffer severe allergic reactions. In addition young children with a respiratory illness are vulnerable to respiratory depression from opioids and should not be exposed to morphine in any event. To this date Master Herbs, Inc. is not aware of adverse events associated with use of the product.

The product is used for the temporary relief of cough due to cold, minor throat and bronchial irritations. The product can also be identified by the Chinese Product Name: The product was distributed to Chinese grocery stores in various cities in California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Ohio and Nevada.

Master Herbs, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by phone or fax and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using the product and return it to place of purchase. Retailer and wholesalers should stop distributing the product, quarantine any remaining inventory and make arrangements to return the product.

More Cars Were Recalled Than Ever Before Last Year

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today launched a new public awareness campaign called Safe Cars Save Lives that urges consumers to check for open recalls at least twice a year and to get their vehicles fixed as soon as parts are available. Last year, there were close to 900 recalls affecting 51 million vehicles nationwide. Every year, on average, 25 percent of recalled vehicles are left unrepaired.

“Recalls are a serious safety issue that should be promptly addressed,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “An informed consumer is one of our strongest allies in ensuring recalled vehicles are repaired. Do not wait to act if your car is under recall and the parts are available.”

The Safe Cars Save Lives campaign features online banner ads illustrating that safety should never take a back seat and that checking for a recall could help save a life. Consumers are urged to get into the habit of checking their vehicle identification number (VIN) twice a year at a minimum using NHTSA’s free VIN look up tool. To remember to check, NHTSA suggests timing it with day light savings – every November when setting clocks back and every March when setting clocks forward. If there is an open recall, the safety agency advises owners to contact their local dealer to schedule an appointment and bring their vehicle in for repair as soon as possible.

The recall awareness campaign also includes a suite of safety videos to help inform consumers on how to check their VINs, how recalls and investigations work, and information on what every car owner should know.

“Safe Cars Save Lives is a critical effort for building public awareness of recalls and is the first national campaign aimed at empowering vehicle owners,” said NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind. “Millions of vehicles are recalled every year. Old, new, used or leased – one of those recalled vehicles could be yours. Check your VIN – Safe Cars Save Lives.”

On April 28, 2015, NHTSA convened a Retooling Recalls workshop comprised of leading transportation officials, automotive industry representatives, safety advocates and researchers to examine the reasons for low recall repair rates, and options for improving the process.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/nhtsa-launches-safe-cars-save-lives-campaign-01212015

EOS Lip Balm Injuries

News this week of the EOS Lip Balm being blamed for injuries. Based in New York, the company has made it's product a must have.

A consumer has claimed  that  EOS lip balm was used as directed, and and within hours she had  dry, course lips of a sandpaper quality. The consumer then developed was cracked edges before full-out “severe blistering and rashes.” 

EOS claims its lip balm is a natural, organic, gluten-free product.

We are investigating claims for similar injuries. mark(at)markzamora.com

VW Clean Diesel MDL: Judge Appoints Members of the Steering Committee for Plaintiffs

Last evening the Court in San Francisco appointed  lawyers to the PSC. Here is the Order:

http://www.slideshare.net/mzamoralaw/vw-clean-diesel-psc-appointments

First GM ignition Switch Lawsuit Dismissed

From Reuters:

The first federal trial over General Motors Co's massive ignition switch recall came to an early end on Friday as the parties said the case had been dismissed, in the wake of allegations that the plaintiff had given misleading testimony.

According to a filing in Manhattan federal court, the plaintiff Robert Scheuer agreed to voluntarily dismiss his claims against the automaker with prejudice. Scheuer agreed to take nothing on his claims, the filing showed.

Friday's filing came in the wake of allegations that the plaintiff had given misleading testimony about his physical and financial condition.

http://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCAKCN0V01LZ

FDA and Dietary Suppments: MusclePharm plans to fight class action

In December of 2015, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Mason 

Dabish and Bill Bohr filed a class action lawsuit against MusclePharm Corp, accusing the company 

of breach of warranty, negligent misrepresentation and violations of California State Laws.

According to the plaintiffs, MusclePharm allegedly sells products containing newly formulated ingredients designed to increase effectiveness by fusing an amino or organic acid with a nitrate. 

The plaintiffs claim that MusclePharm promotes these ingredients as safe and advertises them as having addition benefits over products containing traditional compounds, but that the ingredients allegedly are not safe. 

 It is believed that the manufacturers of these products may be cheating the system by "spiking" their protein powders with synthetics and other substitutes. As a result, the products may not be living up to their advertised claims.

Protein spiking occurs when a company adds cheaper ingredients with high nitrogen levels to its protein powders and shakes. Because many protein tests use nitrogen levels as an indicator for grams of protein, the products test positive for high levels of protein – even though they don't actually have this much protein in them. Protein spiking is also known as amino acid spiking or nitrogen spiking. When products are “spiked” with synthetics or other substitutes, they may not contain the high-quality protein ingredients advertised on their labels or deliver on their promised benefits.

Read more here: 

Compounding pharmacy recalls medications

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I'm a member of the seven lawyer Steering Committee in the tragedy involving New England Compounding Pharmacy based in Boston. Today there is more news about another compounder. 

 Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy in Berkeley, Calif., is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of sterile compounded products because of lack of sterility assurance. The compounded medications include injectable medications, sterile solutions, eye drops, and eye ointments. All recalled products were distributed to patients, physician offices and clinics, and veterinarians within California.

The recall was issued after a series of on-site inspections by FDA. “Out of an abundance of caution, Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling all sterile compounded products within expiry.

s due to concerns of lack of sterility assurance. All unexpired lots are subject to the recall. These include injectable medications, sterile solutions, eye drops, and eye ointments. All recalled products were distributed to patients, physician offices and clinics, and veterinarians within California.

All recalled products have a label that includes the Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy name and expiration date. If unsure, Customers can call the pharmacy to determine the expiration date. This recall impacts all sterile products distributed between 01/01/2015 and 01/14/2016.

BACKGROUND: The recall was issued after a series of onsite inspections by the FDA. Out of an abundance of caution, Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling all sterile compounded products within expiry. If there is microbial contamination in products intended to be sterile, patients are at risk for serious and potentially life-threatening infections. To date, Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy has not received any reports of any adverse effects or injuries, and the recalled products were distributed exclusively within the state of California directly from its Berkeley, California pharmacy location.

RECOMMENDATION: Customers that have recalled product should immediately stop using it and contact the pharmacy to arrange for the return of unused product. Customers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using these products.

Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy by phone Monday thru Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm at (510) 548-8777, or email its media representative at tpark@capharmacylaw.com.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm482102.htm

Trader Joe's Recalls Cashews (Salmonella)

The company said it was informed by a supplier that Trader Joe's Raw Cashew Pieces -- marked with the code "BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4" -- may be tainted. Trader Joe's has removed the line of cashews from its shelves and warned consumers who may have purchased Trader Joe's Raw Cashew Pieces with the specific lot code to not eat it and either throw it away or return it to the store for a refund.

Here is the statement:

To Our Valued Customers:

We have been alerted by our supplier of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces (barcode number 00505154) that there is a possibility that one specific lot with the following code may be contaminated with Salmonella:

“BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4”

The product was distributed ONLY to Trader Joe’s stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.

Out of an abundance of caution, all lots of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces have been removed from store shelves and their sale has been suspended while we investigate this matter.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

If you purchased any Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces with the specified lot code, “BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4,” please do not eat it. We urge you to discard the product or to return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund.

If you have any questions, you may call Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 [Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time] or send us an email here.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/19/health/trader-joes-cashews-recall/

Benicar Order #19

Here's Order #19 in the Benicar Litigation:



My law partner will be attending next week's hearing in the MDL:

Find it here: https://shar.es/1hWdhD

Tampa Bay Business Litigation: Servis1st Bank faces lawsuit over Tampa expansion (Centennial Bank)

News of a lawsuit against an Alabama Bank:

The complaint alleges that "ServisFirst and its current Tampa Bay senior executive, Bryant, have engaged in a pattern of actionable misconduct, by which Bryant and two other former executives of Centennial, have left their senior positions at Centennial in an orchestrated manner in order to directly compete with Centennial as new employees of ServisFirst."

The lawsuit asks for damages from ServisFirst and from Bryant for interfering with employment agreements and for interfering with the prospective business advantage Centennial expected when it bought Bay Cities, one of the larger banks in the Tampa Bay area. Source below.

Read more here: http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2016/01/14/servisfirst-faces-lawsuit-over-tampa-expansion.html

A strong economy is hurting auto insurers?

That title is not a misprint. Insurers want you to believe that, according to a recent article.  

Most would conclude that as the auto industry boomed in 2015,breaking decades-old sales records, it would portend a positive trend for the auto-insurance industry. Not so. 

According to the article 'Pure Premium Spread' - a measurement that looks at underlying profitability for the personal auto insurance industry, weakened to the lowest level in 15 years in the third quarter of 2015,says a Barclays analyst. 

There are a few reasons for this drop-off, but they all boil down to one: The economy's stronger.

The more vehicles on the road, the more likely there will be collisions. More wrecks, more insurance claims. More claims, less profit for insurance companies.

Read the fascinating article here: 

http://www.businessinsider.com/car-insurance-worst-time-in-15-years-2016-1

Palm Beach County weight loss surgeon alelgedly linked to 4 deaths, dozens of injuries

Kaycha and Steven are among nearly 20 patients from around the country said Mexican weight-loss surgeon Dr. Mario Almanza reduced them to a life of pain. A local station's report is at the link below. 

Six months after these patients first shared their stories, Dr. Mario Almanza, who describes himself as the leading gastric sleeve surgeon in the world, is speaking about the criticism.

Link: http://www.wptv.com/news/local-news/investigations/weight-loss-surgeon-linked-to-dozen-injuries-4-deaths-speaks-out

Lawsuit: Tampa strip club Thee Dollhouse allegedly used models' photos without permission

From TampaBay.com:

Tampa strip club Thee Dollhouse used photos of professional models to drum up business without permission, according to a new lawsuit filed by three women, who say they don't want to be tied to a "salacious" industry.

The lawsuit says the models, Ashley Ann Vickers of Manalapan, Jessica Hinton of Sherman Oaks, Calif., and Hillary Fisher Vinson of New York City, have successful modeling careers.

They've built large followings on social media, been featured in ad campaigns, hosted TV shows and worked for organizations like NASCAR and the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team. Vinson, 34, says she was Miss Playboy Club of the year in 2011 and appeared in a Rascal Flatts music video. Hinton, 31, was Playboy's Playmate of the Month in July 2011.

Being connected to Thee Dollhouse and "the salacious nature of the industry" could hurt their reputations, they say.

The Hillsborough County Court records only show that summons was issued on 1/6/2016. Stay tuned. 

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/lawsuit-tampa-strip-club-thee-dollhouse-used-models-photos-without/2260819

Do sugar laden drinks for kids warrant warning labels?

CNN ran this story:



http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/14/health/warning-labels-sugary-drinks/ 

Bills are under consideration in New York and California that would require sugar-sweetened beverages to feature health warning labels on their packaging, similar to tobacco warning labels in the United States and many other countries.

Should the government regulate this, by requiring warning labels, or should the label more prominently list sugar/sweetener content?  Requiring warning labels is a bad idea. A terrible idea.  If adults are having trouble understanding the contents of a drink, that is one thing. Ask the industry to make sugar contents more pronounced. Let the private sector address it first. If it does not work, then public meetings to discuss. Legislation on it? No. 

FDA recalls drug-tainted, weight-loss products La Trim Plus, Jenesis and Oasis

Bee Extremely Amazed LLC, Jewett, OH is voluntarily recalling various products marketed for weight loss to the consumer level due to findings of undeclared drug ingredients including sibutramine and/or phenolphthalein.

Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010. Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke. Phenolphthalein is an ingredient previously used in over-the-counter laxatives, but because of concerns of carcinogenicity, it is not currently approved for marketing in the United States. Health risks associated with phenolphthalein could include potentially serious gastrointestinal disturbances, irregular heartbeat, and cancer with long-term use. These undeclared ingredients make these products unapproved new drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established. These products may also interact in life-threatening ways with other medications a consumer may be taking. To date, Bee Extremely Amazed is not aware of any adverse event reports related to these products.

All lots of the following products marketed for weight loss are being recalled:

• Asset Bold Manufactured for Asset Descor 500 mg 60 capsules per bottle-color-red
• Asset Extreme Plus Manufactured for Asset Descor 500 mg 30 capsules per bottle-color-red and yellow
• Evolve Manufactured for 2637 E. Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 250 mg per capsule 60 capsules per bottle-color-green and white
• Infinity Manufactured for Floyd Nutrition 500 mg 30 capsules per bottle-color-red
• Jenesis Manufactured for Timeless Solutions 1810 E. Sahara Ave #100 Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 350 mg per capsule 60 capsules per bottle-color-blue
• La Trim Plus Manufactured for: MWN Health 37 N Orange Ave Suite 500 Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 930-4043 350 mg 60 Capsules
• Oasis Manufactured for MWN Health 37 N. Orange Ave Suite 500 Orlando, Fl, 32801 500 mg per capsule, 45 capsules per bottle-color-red
• Prime Manufactured for Zagonfly 3129 25th St #392 Columbus, Indiana 47203 500 mg per capsule, 60 capsules per bottle-color-red
• SlimeX-15 Manufactured in India by: HAB Pharmaceuticals & Research Limited 10-Pharma City, SIDCU?L, Selaqui, Dehradun, 248 197 15 mg 30 capsules per bottle–color-orange
• Slim Trim U Manufactured for Floyd Nutrition 250 mg 60 capsules per bottle-color-green and white
• Ultimate Formula Manufactured for Zi Xiu Tang 250 mg 48 capsules per bottle-color-green and white
• Xcel Manufactured for JNS Health 60 capsules per bottle-color-silver
• Xcel Advanced Manufactured for JNS Health 350 mg 60 capsules per bottle-color-gold
• Zi Xiu Tang 250 mg 60 capsules per bottle-color-green and white

The affected products were sold nationwide between 4/29/2014 – 12/17/2015 via distribution/resale via the U.S. Postal service with the return addressee referenced as Bee Extremely Amazed, LLC or through any association with the email addresssales@beeextremelyamazed.com and websites www.beeextremelyamazed.comwww.beefitamy.com, www.slimtrim.diet, www.Storeenvy.com.

Bee Extremely Amazed LLC is notifying its customers to stop using these products immediately and dispose of or return all recalled products to Bee Extremely Amazed 85205 Sportsmans Club Road Jewett Ohio 43986.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Bee Extremely Amazed by email to sales@beeextremelyamazed.com or 1-844-427-6553 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have any health questions or have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm 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

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/30833351/fda-recalls-drug-tainted-weight-loss-products

US Marshals seize dietary supplements containing kratom

he U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that U.S. Marshals, at the agency’s request, seized nearly 90,000 bottles of dietary supplements labeled as containing kratom. The product, manufactured for and held by Dordoniz Natural Products LLC, located in South Beloit, Illinois, is marketed under the brand name RelaKzpro and worth more than $400,000.

“We have identified kratom as a botanical substance that could pose a risk to public health and have the potential for abuse,” said Melinda Plaisier, the FDA’s associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. “The FDA will continue to exercise our full authority under law to take action on these new dietary ingredients, especially if they ignore the notification requirements, as part of our commitment to protecting the health of the American people.”

Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as kratom, is a botanical substance that grows naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Serious concerns exist regarding the toxicity of kratom in multiple organ systems. Consumption of kratom can lead to a number of health impacts, including, among others, respiratory depression, vomiting, nervousness, weight loss and constipation. Kratom has been indicated to have both narcotic and stimulant-like effects and withdrawal symptoms may include hostility, aggression, excessive tearing, aching of muscles and bones and jerky limb movements.

In February 2014, the FDA issued an import alert  that allows U.S. officials to detain imported dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients that are, or contain, kratom without physical examination.

In January 2016, the FDA administratively detained RelaKzpro under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Under its administrative detention authority, the FDA can detain a food or dietary supplement product if the agency has reason to believe the product is adulterated or misbranded. The agency can keep detained products out of the marketplace for a maximum of 30 days while it determines whether to take further enforcement action, such as seizure.  

The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the FDA, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging, among other things, that kratom is a new dietary ingredient for which there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that it does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury; therefore, dietary supplements containing kratom are adulterated under the FD&C Act.

The FDA is warning consumers not to use any products labeled as containing kratom. Health care professionals and consumers should report any adverse events related to products containing kratom to the FDA’s MedWatch program by:

• completing and submitting the report online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm; or
• downloading the form, completing it and then faxing it to 1-800-FDA-0178.

The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm480344.htm

Chipotle hit with subpoena in federal criminal investigation over norovirus

Chipotle was served with a federal grand jury subpoena as part of a criminal investigation tied to a dangerous norovirus outbreak this summer at one of its restaurants in California, the company announced Wednesday.

The subpoena, received last month, requires the company to produce a broad range of documents tied to the restaurant in Simi Valley. The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration, the company said.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/01/06/chipotle-hit-with-subpoena-in-federal-criminal-investigation.html