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27 Feb

Environmental Health Expert Gives FDA an ‘F’ for Its Handling of Chemicals in Our Food. His Advice on How to Lower Your Exposure

Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.

20 Dec

What’s a Healthy Food? The FDA Issues a New Definition for Food Labeling

For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration updates the rules for ‘healthy’ labeling on food products.

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31 Jul
FDA Vaccine Chief Steps Down After Controversial Tenure

FDA Vaccine Chief Steps Down After Controversial Tenure

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top vaccine official is stepping down after just three months in a role that upset drug companies, patient groups and some political leaders.

Dr. Vinay Prasad will leave the age...

Food &, Drug AdministrationGovernment
25 Jul
Ritz Update: FDA Issues Risk Warning Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Some Cracker Sandwiches

Ritz Update: FDA Issues Risk Warning Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Some Cracker Sandwiches

Ritz peanut butter cracker sandwiches are being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts, a major allergen.

The affected products contain individually wrapped packs that may have been mislabeled as cheese sandwiches instead of peanut butter ones, ...

Food &, Drug AdministrationAllergies: Misc.
24 Jul
FDA Upgrades Recall on 160,000+ Bottles of Thyroid Medication

FDA Upgrades Recall on 160,000+ Bottles of Thyroid Medication

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of a commonly prescribed thyroid medication due to what it described as "subpotent" active ingredients.

The recall of more than 160,000 bottles of levothy...

RecallsFood &, Drug AdministrationThyroidHormones: Thyroid
23 Jul
Tuna Recalled in Seven States Over Listeria Fears

Tuna Recalled in Seven States Over Listeria Fears

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) —Two types of tuna sold in seven states are being recalled due to listeria concerns.

The first recall affects tuna salad and ready-to-eat foods containin...

RecallsFood &, Drug AdministrationFood PoisoningSafety: Food
22 Jul
Recalled: More Than 67,000 Cases of Deodorant Sold at Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Amazon

Recalled: More Than 67,000 Cases of Deodorant Sold at Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Amazon

More than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant have been recalled due to an undisclosed manufacturing issue.

The recalled deodorants, made by A.P. Deauville of Easton, Pa., did not fully comply with federal product safety stand...

RecallsFood &, Drug AdministrationSkin Care
16 Jul
Thousands Laid off From NIH, FDA and CDC After Supreme Court Decision

Thousands Laid off From NIH, FDA and CDC After Supreme Court Decision

Thousands of health workers lost their jobs this week after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to move forward with major staffing...

Food &, Drug AdministrationGovernment
11 Jun
FDA Plans to Use AI to Speed Up Drug and Food Safety Reviews

FDA Plans to Use AI to Speed Up Drug and Food Safety Reviews

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help speed the approval of new drugs and medical devices.

That's one of several priorities federal officials detailed June 10 in

Medical Technology: Misc.Food &, Drug Administration
02 Jun
FDA Issues Highest Alert Over Tomato Recall in 3 Southern States

FDA Issues Highest Alert Over Tomato Recall in 3 Southern States

Salmonella-tainted tomatoes in three southern states could cause severe illness or even death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns.

The FDA has updated an ongoing recall of tomatoes distributed in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina to Class I &mdash...

RecallsFood &, Drug AdministrationSafety: Food
30 May
FDA Chief: COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Should Be Personal Choice

FDA Chief: COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Should Be Personal Choice

Federal health officials have pulled back a key recommendation that pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine — causing sharp criticism from doctors and other experts.

The

VaccinesPregnancyFood &, Drug Administration
20 May
Publix Recalls Baby Food Over Possible Lead Contamination

Publix Recalls Baby Food Over Possible Lead Contamination

Publix is recalling one of its popular GreenWise baby food pouches because it may contain lead, the company said this week. 

The recalled product is the...

RecallsFood &, Drug AdministrationFood PoisoningSafety: Food
19 May
FDA Gives Full OK to Novavax COVID Shot for High-Risk Groups

FDA Gives Full OK to Novavax COVID Shot for High-Risk Groups

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, but only for certain people.

The vaccine is now approved for adults ages 65 and older, or for people ages 12 to 64 who have at least one health condition that puts ...

VaccinesDiseases &, Conditions: Misc.Food &, Drug Administration
12 May
FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Test for Women Ages 25 to 65

FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Test for Women Ages 25 to 65

Women now have a new way to check their risk for cervical cancer -- from the comfort of their own home.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Teal Wand, an at-home test that screens for human papillomavirus (<...

Cancer: Misc.Food &, Drug AdministrationCancer: Cervical
09 May
Thinking About a Tattoo? FDA Warns These Inks Could Be Dangerous

Thinking About a Tattoo? FDA Warns These Inks Could Be Dangerous

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and tattoo artists that two tattoo inks have tested positive for harmful bacteria and could lead to serious infections.

The affected products are:

  • Sacred Tattoo Ink, Raven Black (CI# 77266; Lo...

Food &, Drug AdministrationSkin Care
07 May
Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division

Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen Dr. Vinay Prasad, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco, to lead its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. 

The division oversees vaccines an...

VaccinesFood &, Drug AdministrationGovernment
07 May
Top FDA Inspection Official to Retire Amid Staff Frustration

Top FDA Inspection Official to Retire Amid Staff Frustration

The official in charge of federal food and drug safety inspections will retire May 14.

Michael Rogers, associa...

Food &, Drug AdministrationGovernment
06 May
COVID Boosters Might Not Be Updated For Next Season, FDA Commissioner Says

COVID Boosters Might Not Be Updated For Next Season, FDA Commissioner Says

The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated Tuesday that the agency is applying a more skeptical approach to this year’s round of COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

Food &, Drug Administration
01 May
FDA Commissioner: No Major Reorganization, Just Smart Reforms

FDA Commissioner: No Major Reorganization, Just Smart Reforms

Dr. Marty Makary had just finished his last surgery at Johns Hopkins when he stepped into one of the most powerful roles in American public health. 

Now, as...

VaccinesFood &, Drug Administration
24 Apr
FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects

FDA Warns of Unapproved Hair-Loss Product Linked to Side Effects

A quick spray of medication might seem like an easy way to get thicker hair, but some folks say one sold online has left them battling sexual side effects, depression

Food &, Drug AdministrationHair LossHair And Scalp Problems: Misc.
21 Apr
FDA May Shift Routine Food Inspections to States

FDA May Shift Routine Food Inspections to States

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon hand off routine food safety inspections to state and local officials, multiple federal health officials told CBS News.

These changes are not final and could require approval and funding from Congress. Some F...

Food &, Drug AdministrationSafety: Food
10 Apr
FDA Reverses Office Order, Lets Staff Work From Home

FDA Reverses Office Order, Lets Staff Work From Home

Weeks after ordering staff back to the office, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now letting some employees work from home again.

The move follows major staff cuts and resignations that threaten the agency’s ability to approve new medicines among other...

Food &, Drug AdministrationHome Healthcare
04 Apr
FDA Delays Final Approval of Novavax COVID Vaccine

FDA Delays Final Approval of Novavax COVID Vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed the full approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine. 

The decision had been expected by April 1, but the agency now sa...

Food &, Drug AdministrationDrug Approvals
02 Apr
FDA Removes Top Expert on Vaping and Tobacco

FDA Removes Top Expert on Vaping and Tobacco

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top tobacco regulator, Brian King, has been placed on leave as part of a large wave of cuts across federal health agencies. 

King, who led the FDA's tobacco control efforts, told his staff Tuesday that he was remov...

Food &, Drug AdministrationTobacco: Misc.
31 Mar
Top FDA Vaccine Official Quits, Warns of Vaccine Misinformation

Top FDA Vaccine Official Quits, Warns of Vaccine Misinformation

A top vaccine official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping down, warning that vaccine misinformation is coloring the country’s top health decisions.

Dr. Peter Marks, dir...

VaccinesFood &, Drug Administration
17 Mar
FDA Warns of Rising Injuries From Misuse of Laughing Gas

FDA Warns of Rising Injuries From Misuse of Laughing Gas

Health officials are warning about a rise in injuries linked to the misuse of nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas.

The gas, which is used medically as a sedative and in whipped cream cans, is now being sold in small, flavored canisters with names such as Cosmic Gas, Galaxy G...

Food &, Drug Administration
12 Feb
Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of State Over Risk of Food Poisoning

Canned Tuna Recalled in Dozens of State Over Risk of Food Poisoning

A major recall of canned tuna sold in dozens of states has been issued amid concerns that a packaging defect could cause “a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” the manufacturer said in a

RecallsFood &, Drug Administration
12 Feb
Federal Judge Rules FDA, CDC Must Restore Health Websites Removed Under Trump Order

Federal Judge Rules FDA, CDC Must Restore Health Websites Removed Under Trump Order

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restore access to public health websites that

Food &, Drug Administration
31 Jan
FDA Approves First New Non-Opioid Pain Pill in Decades

FDA Approves First New Non-Opioid Pain Pill in Decades

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx, a new pain reliever without the risks of addiction or overdose linked to drugs like Vicodin and

Food &, Drug AdministrationAddiction
16 Jan
FDA Proposes Nicotine Cap To Help Curb Cigarette Addiction

FDA Proposes Nicotine Cap To Help Curb Cigarette Addiction

A rather historic U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal aims to make cigarettes and other tobacco products far less addictive by reducing their nicotine content.

The move could help millions of Americans

Food &, Drug AdministrationTobacco: Cigarette SmokingTobacco: Cigar Smoking
15 Jan
FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels

FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels

Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages.

These labels, which would highlight co...

Food &, Drug AdministrationObesity
07 Jan
Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food

Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.

Under the

Food &, Nutrition: Misc.Food &, Drug AdministrationPoisons
27 Dec
Proposed FDA Rule Targets Asbestos in Talc Cosmetic Products

Proposed FDA Rule Targets Asbestos in Talc Cosmetic Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a ...

Food &, Drug AdministrationCosmetics
19 Dec
FDA Updates Meaning of 'Healthy' on Food Labels

FDA Updates Meaning of 'Healthy' on Food Labels

THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to redefine the meaning of healthy food, issuing a new rule Thursday that changes the way food companies can claim their products are indeed nutritious.

What foods will qualify for the...

Food &, Drug Administration
18 Dec
FDA: Veozah, First Hormone-Free Hot Flash Drug, Issued Black Box Warning

FDA: Veozah, First Hormone-Free Hot Flash Drug, Issued Black Box Warning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its most serious warning -- a black-box warning -- for Veozah, a medication used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women, due to rare but potentially severe liver risks.

Food &, Drug AdministrationMenopause / Postmenopause
18 Dec
FDA: Veozah, First Hormone-Free Hot Flash Drug, Issued Black Box Warning

FDA: Veozah, First Hormone-Free Hot Flash Drug, Issued Black Box Warning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its most serious warning -- a black-box warning -- for Veozah, a medication used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women, due to rare but potentially severe liver risks.

Food &, Drug AdministrationHormones: Misc.Menopause / PostmenopauseHormones: Female
10 Dec
Group of Nobel Laureates Press Senate to Reject Kennedy's Nomination

Group of Nobel Laureates Press Senate to Reject Kennedy's Nomination

Robert Kennedy Jr. should not be confirmed to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 75 Nobel laureates urged Monday.

In a

VaccinesFood &, Drug Administration
14 Nov
Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead Health & Human Services

Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead Health & Human Services

In a move guaranteed to alarm many, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal opponent of vaccines and other tenets of mainstream health care, to head the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The department encompasses ...

VaccinesFood &, Drug AdministrationSafety &, Public HealthCenters for Disease Control
07 Nov
FDA Proposes Ban on a 'Useless' Decongestant, Phenylephrine

FDA Proposes Ban on a 'Useless' Decongestant, Phenylephrine

More than a year after its advisory panel unanimously declared the drug phenylephrine to be useless against nasal congestion, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing that it b...

Food &, Drug AdministrationFluCommon Cold
07 Nov
Novo Nordisk CEO Warns of Deaths Linked to Compounded Semaglutide

Novo Nordisk CEO Warns of Deaths Linked to Compounded Semaglutide

The head of the company that makes the diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy has warned that compounded versions of the active ingredient in those medications have now been linked to at least 100 hospitalizations and 10 deaths.

“Honestly, I’m quite al...

Food &, Drug AdministrationWeight Loss
23 Oct
FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices

FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr. Michelle Tarver to head its division that oversees medical devices.

The appointment of a new director for the <...

Medical Technology: Misc.Food &, Drug Administration
15 Oct
FDA Says Compounding Pharmacies Can Keep Making Weight-Loss Med Tirzepatide, for Now

FDA Says Compounding Pharmacies Can Keep Making Weight-Loss Med Tirzepatide, for Now

Pharmacists may continue making compounded versions of the weight-loss medication tirzepatide while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revisits its Oct. 2 decision to remove the medicine from a national drug shortage list.

What prompted the FDA to reconsider its

Food &, Drug AdministrationWeight Loss
08 Oct
Were FDA's 'Black Box' Warnings on Antidepressants a Mistake? Youth Suicides Rose Afterwards

Were FDA's 'Black Box' Warnings on Antidepressants a Mistake? Youth Suicides Rose Afterwards

"Black Box” warnings added to antidepressants might have contributed to an increase in suicide attempts and deaths among young people, ...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.AnxietyDepressionFood &, Drug AdministrationAntidepressantsSuicide
25 Sep
Answers Company Recalls Raw Dog Food Due to Salmonella, Listeria Threat

Answers Company Recalls Raw Dog Food Due to Salmonella, Listeria Threat

A raw diet pet food company is recalling cartons of frozen beef and chicken dog food that could be tainted with salmonella or listeria germs.

Answers Pet Food announced the recall this week a...

Pets And HealthFood &, Drug AdministrationFood PoisoningSalmonella
05 Sep
Amid Shortages, U.S. Allows Expanded Production of ADHD Drug Vyvanse

Amid Shortages, U.S. Allows Expanded Production of ADHD Drug Vyvanse

The maker of the ADHD drug Vyvanse has been given approval by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to make more of the medication as a shortage of the critical drugs continues.

Following a

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.Food &, Drug AdministrationAttention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
30 Aug
Buying Smokes? Everyone Under 30 Now Must Show ID

Buying Smokes? Everyone Under 30 Now Must Show ID

A new, tougher rule on the sale of tobacco products will require retailers to check the IDs of any buyers under the age of 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.

The 

Food &, Drug AdministrationTobacco &, KidsTobacco: Cigarette SmokingAddiction
15 Aug
FDA Moves to Further Reduce Salt Levels in Food

FDA Moves to Further Reduce Salt Levels in Food

Emboldened by success in its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced

Blood PressureFood &, Drug AdministrationDieting To Control Salt
12 Aug
FDA Says No to MDMA as Therapy for PTSD

FDA Says No to MDMA as Therapy for PTSD

Advocates for the use of the psychedelic drug MDMA (midomafetamine) to treat mental health conditions were delivered a setback on Friday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve it as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

There is in...

Drug AbuseFood &, Drug Administration
05 Aug
Brand of Kratom Tied to One Death, Many Severe Illnesses, FDA Warns

Brand of Kratom Tied to One Death, Many Severe Illnesses, FDA Warns

Millions of Americans use the opioid-like herbal supplement known as kratom, but evidence of its dangers continue to mount.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued

Drug AbuseFood &, Drug AdministrationPoisons
01 Aug
FDA Warns of Danger From At-Home Chemical Peels

FDA Warns of Danger From At-Home Chemical Peels

Don't use a chemical peel to help rejuvenate your skin unless it's done under the supervision of a trained professional, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised.

"FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use certain chemical peel skin products without appro...

Food &, Drug AdministrationSkin Disorders: Misc.Cosmetic Surgery
30 Jul
FDA Warns of Accidental Overdoses from Compounded Versions of Ozempic

FDA Warns of Accidental Overdoses from Compounded Versions of Ozempic

People taking compounded versions of Ozempic have been overdosing on the drug, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.

These ODs typically are due to miscommunications or mi...

Food &, Drug Administration
26 Jul
Toxic Lead Found in Cinnamon Product, FDA Says

Toxic Lead Found in Cinnamon Product, FDA Says

An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.

In a

NeurologyFood &, Drug AdministrationPoisonsFood Poisoning
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