FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic for chronic kidney disease, expanding its use
US FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to reduce diabetic kidney disease progression
Trump Rolls Back FDA Menthol Ban
Biden's FDA pushed a prohibition that disproportionately targeted marginalized communities. Trump's reversal may mark a shift toward smarter drug policy.
FDA raises alert on listeria-tainted broccoli sold at Walmart over risk of ‘death’
The recall affects 12-ounce bags of the product, which were sold in 20 states and pose serious health risks if consumed.
Cheese Recall Update: FDA Sets Most Severe Risk Level
A cheese has been recalled across three states and given the highest recall classification by the FDA due to Listeria risk.
Food and Drug Administration wants to put nutrition labels front and center on food products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to put nutrition information front and center on food products to give consumers an easier way to identify nutrients linked to chronic diseases. The FDA announced its plans to push for a rule that would require food manufacturers to include a front-of-package nutrition label on most packaged food products.
Walmart broccoli recall elevated to highest level by FDA over risk of ‘death’
Broccoli packages sold at Walmart stores in 20 states have received an elevated recall status over a Listeria contamination that has potentially fatal consequences.
Lay’s Classic potato chips recall elevated to highest FDA level over ‘deadly’ ingredient
The FDA first announced on December 18, 2024, that Frito-Lay issued a recall on a “limited number” of the 13 oz bags of chips. These Lay’s Classic Potato Chips bags were recalled because they “may contain undeclared milk ,” which Frito-Lay learned “after being alerted through a consumer contact.”
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FDA bans red dye but 8 risky food colors remain legal
Discover what FDA's red dye ban means for your food safety. Learn which synthetic colors remain in your favorite foods and their potential health risks.
Along with the FDA ban, Delaware legislators seek to ban use of Red No. 3 in the state
SB 41 would take effect on Oct. 1, 2027 if signed into law. This would make Delaware the 12th state to ban Red No. 3, joining regional neighbors Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey who have already done so. California was the first state to ban Red No. 3 in 2023.
Ozempic Approved By FDA For Kidney Disease—In Ultra-Popular Drug’s Latest Approval
Regulators have approved the drug as a treatment for weight loss, Type 2 diabetes and lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
FDA’s proposed food label will help consumers make better decisions
A front-of-package food label would be a great educational tool. The Trump administration should keep it.
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The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye’s history and health risks
Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S. is beginning to phase it out of foods and drugs.