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Thousands Laid off From NIH, FDA and CDC After Supreme Court Decision
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized 10,000 layoffs across federal health agencies, ...
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FDA continuing talks about shifting food inspection to states
The Food and Drug Administration is developing a plan to shift more food safety inspections over to state partners over the ...
FDA staff raises efficacy concerns for Otsuka's PTSD combination drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's staff reviewers on Wednesday raised efficacy concerns over Otsuka Pharma's combination treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), citing ...
Nationwide recall: Inch-long plastic shards found in popular yogurt products, FDA says
Danone is recalling its popular YoCrunch products at retail stores nationwide after learning it could contain plastic pieces.
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CSPI, FMI urge FDA in opposite directions on front-of-pack labeling
The Center for Science in the Public Interest and FMI-The Food Industry Organization today urged the Food and Drug Administration to go in opposite directions on finishing its front-of-pack food ...
FDA sends warning letters to companies selling illegal opioid compound
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued seven warning letters to companies illegally marketing products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is found in trace amounts in kratom.
FDA approves gardenia-based blue dye for use in foods and drinks
A natural blue food coloring made from gardenia fruit has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA Issues Risk Warning for Nationwide Coffee Recall
A production issue raised concerns that ink printing on some cups could run when exposed to high temperatures, inspectors said.
Utah lawmakers outlawed fluoride in drinking water. Now a Utah dentist worries the FDA may ban children’s supplements.
After state lawmakers outlawed the fluoridation of communities' waters, a Utah dentist is testifying to the FDA to encourage ...
FDA Issues Risk Warning for Potato Chips Recall
A recall of potato chips due to the possible presence of an undeclared allergen has been issued the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ). Saratoga Potato Chips ...
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FDA Philippines Urged to Speed Up Probe on Banned Coloring in Fermented Shrimp Paste or ‘Bagoong Alamang’
Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition and the Consumer Rights to Safe Food (CRSF) appealed to the Food and Drug Administration ...
Whoop says FDA is ‘overstepping its authority' with warning about blood pressure feature
The agency claims Whoop is marketing an unauthorized medical device intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent a disease.