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

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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; Lot#: RB0624, Best Before: June 28, 2027)

  • Sacred Tattoo Ink, S...

Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 and biologic medicines, including gene therapies, CNN reported.

Top FDA Inspection Official to Retire Amid Staff Frustration

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The official in charge of federal food and drug safety inspections will retire May 14.

Michael Rogers, associate commissioner for inspections and investigations at the U.S. Food and ...

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.

Companies applying for approval of COVID boosters are being encouraged to use “gold standard science,” ...

FDA Commissioner: No Major Reorganization, Just Smart Reforms

THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 the new commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), he'...

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

THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 and even thoughts of suicide.

Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Admi...

FDA May Shift Routine Food Inspections to States

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 FDA employees have been discussing a handoff for years. The goal is to fr...

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 basic functions, The Associated Press reported.

An internal email shared with staff on Tuesday said FDA...

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 says it needs more information before moving forward.

The Novav...

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 removed with “a heavy heart and profound disappointment.”

“If you make it virtually impossible to cre...

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, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said he will resign and retire by April 5.

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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 Gas and MassGass.

On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that inhaling nitrous oxi...

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

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 were removed or modified in response to a Trump administration executive order on gender.

The ord...

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 OxyContin.

The new pill, developed by Ver...

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 quit smoking while preventing many more from becoming addic...

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 content of sugar, salt, and saturated fat, aim to make it easier for shoppers to make healthier choices in the grocery ais...

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

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  • January 7, 2025
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    • 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 known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses such as lung and ovarian cancers.

    According to an FDA

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  • December 27, 2024
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    • 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 new designation?

    Under the 

  • Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
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  • December 19, 2024
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    • 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.

    In new communication issued Dec. 17, the

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  • December 18, 2024
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    • 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.

    In new communication issued Dec. 17, the

  • Denise Maher HealthDay Reporter
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  • December 18, 2024
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    • 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 letter published by the New York Times, the esteemed scient...

    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 numerous key agencies, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat...

    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 be removed from common over-the-counter decongestants.

    Products that include phenylephrine as an active ingredient...

    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 alarmed by what we see in the U.S. now,” Novo Nordisk President and CEO

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  • November 7, 2024
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    • 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 Center for Devices and Ra...

    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

  • Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
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  • October 15, 2024
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    • 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, a new evidence review claims.

    The warnings say that antidepressants might be associated with suicidal thoughts and...

    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 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported that two of its dog foods tested positive for salmonella, a third te...

    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 request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July, the DEA said Thursday that Takeda Pharmaceuticals ...

    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 final rule, which will go into effect S...

    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 Phase II of the endeavor.

    U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that a person consume no more t...

    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 insufficient evidence that MDMA -- currently illegal and also known as Ecstasy or molly -- can ease PTSD, the agency told ...

    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 another alert ...

    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 appropriate professional supervision due to risk of serious skin injuries," the agency said in a

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    • 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 miscalculations regarding dosage, the FDA added.

    “Dosing errors have resulted from patients measuring and self...

    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 health alert issued Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the ...

    FDA Allows Marketing of Vuse Tobacco-Flavored Vapes

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the sale of the country's best-selling e-cigarette.

    The agency's

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    • Feds Issue Warnings on 'Copycat' Delta-8 Products That Mimic Popular Foods

    In a joint effort to curb the illegal sales of food products containing delta-8 THC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday they have warned five companies to stop marketing such products.

    Because the packaging for these THC edibles mimics that of popular snack foods, the FDA said it is concerned they can be easily mistaken for traditional food...

    Fake Botox Shots Land 13 Women in Hospital

    Seventeen women in nine states have fallen ill after getting fake Botox shots, with 13 of them landing in the hospital and one requiring a ventilator, a new report warns.

    In the report, published Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers provided alarming details of patien...

    At Least 58 Have Now Been Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Edibles

    Nearly 60 illnesses, including 30 hospitalizations, have now been linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles, U.S. health officials reported.

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted in an update issued Tuesday that of the people who got sick after eatin...

    Less Than Half of American Adults Know Dangers of Raw Milk

    Few Americans understand the health risks of drinking raw milk, a new survey shows, so experts are redoubling efforts to get the word out on its dangers.

    The push dovetails with the discovery this spring of bird flu virus in milk from infected cows. The H5N1 virus is widespread in wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows. As of June 21, four human cases of...

    Fourth Dairy Worker Infected With Bird Flu, but CDC Says Public Risk Still Low

    Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, a fourth case of H5N1 avian flu has been confirmed in another dairy worker, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.

    The latest case was reported in Colorado, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a news release.

    "As with previous cases, the person is a worker on a dairy farm where cows tested positive ...

    FDA Bans Food Additive Found in Sports Drinks, Sodas

    A regulation allowing the use of brominated vegetable oil in food was revoked Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after the agency concluded the additive was unsafe for human consumption.

    Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) contains bromine, which is found in fire retardants. Small quantities of BVO have been used legally in some citrus-flavored drinks in the United States to keep...

    Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging FDA's Ban of Flavored Vapes

    In a case that will test the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authority to approve or reject new vaping products, the U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will weigh whether the agency was legally allowed to ban flavored e-cigarettes.

    In recent years, the FDA has declined to approve flavored vapes, saying they pose a health risk because they encourage young people to use e-cigarettes. Bu...

    FDA Study Shows Pasteurization Kills Bird Flu in Milk

    As bird flu continues to spread among U.S. dairy cows, reassuring new government research finds the pasteurization process widely used in the industry effectively kills all bird flu virus in milk.

    In a health update posted Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administr...

    All Diamond Shruumz Edibles Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin in Products

    All Diamond Shruumz edibles have been recalled after the company found high levels of a mushroom toxin in them that may have sickened 39 people in 20 states.

    The recall includes Diamond Shruumz cones, chocolate bars and gumm...

    FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to one of America's biggest bakeries, asking the company to stop claiming there are allergens such as sesame or nuts in products when in fact they are not there.

    In a statement release...

    FDA's Move to OK First Menthol Vapes Is Big Mistake, Health Advocates Say

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to authorize the first menthol-flavored e-cigarettes has drawn the the ire of health advocates who say the decision undermines efforts to end the youth vaping epidemic in America.

    In its approval of four flavored vaping products made by Njoy, the agency defended its decision.

    "Based upon our rigorous scientific review, in this instanc...

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