FDA cracks down on J&J sites linked to recalls
Federal officials said Thursday that the consumer health unit of Johnson & Johnson will be barred from resuming operations at a Pennsylvania manufacturing plant linked to millions of bottles of defective medicines until it meets quality standards.

FDA Bans Unapproved Prescription Cough, Cold and Allergy Meds
WEDNESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it plans to remove about 500 unapproved prescription cough, cold, and allergy medicines from pharmacy shelves.

FDA, Justice Department take action against McNeil-PPC Inc.
Charged with manufacturing and distributing OTC drugs in violation of federal law SILVER SPRING, Md., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that a consent decree of permanent injunction has been filed against McNeil-PPC and two of its officers for failing to comply with current good manufacturing practice requirements as required by ...