FDA limits toxic lead in baby food, but Illinois rep says more should be done
The Food and Drug Administration put guidelines in place to curb the amount of lead in baby food, but some like one Illinois ...
The FDA Set Guidelines for 'Acceptable' Levels of Lead in Baby Food for the First Time — but Some Experts Say It's Not Enough
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, for the first time, it is setting guidelines for an ...
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Leaving FDA, Califf is unapologetic — and warns of staff departures
In an interview, outgoing FDA commissioner Robert Califf was wary of the Trump administration but unapologetic about ...
FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the ...
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Red dye could be banned in food, drinks
Red dye No. 3, used in drinks and snacks, could be banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the next few weeks, the ...
1,300 pounds of cat food recalled due to salmonella contamination
More than 1,000 pounds of cat food has been recalled due to salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( ...
Healthy Returns: The FDA approved fewer new drugs in 2024 — but some big ones hit the market
The FDA wrapped up 2024 with 50 new drug approvals, clearing a wave of long-awaited treatments. Meanwhile, Transcarent will ...
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Balancing Safety and Accessibility: FDA Broadens Approval Pathway for Nonprescription Drugs by Finalizing the ‘ACNU’ Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule expanding the approval pathway for nonprescription drug ...
Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels are working for ...
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Amezalpat Gains FDA Orphan Drug Status in HCC
The FDA granted orphan drug designation to amezalpat in hepatocellular carcinoma based on phase 1b/2 data showing efficacy ...
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FDA’s Fresh Take on Use of “Healthy” in Food Labeling
On December 19, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new final rule titled “Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition ...