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The ‘GRAS’ loophole lets untested additives into Americans’ food. Can RFK Jr. close it?
RFK Jr. wants to tackle the GRAS exemption, which allows companies to put chemicals in food without review by the FDA. Many ...
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The Once-Common Drink Ingredient That's Now Banned
As of 2024, one ingredient has been banned from drinks in the United States. And it's an ingredient you probably had no idea ...
Millions of MadeGood granola bars sold nationwide recalled
The Food and Drug Administration has set the recall of nearly 2.5 million cases of MadeGood brand granola bars as a class two ...
Food recalls in the US were more widespread – and deadly – in 2024
Contaminated food is causing a growing number of illnesses in the United States, and severe cases that lead to ...
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When online weight-loss drugs are too good to be true
A telehealth company partnered with a pharmacy that lacked a required license, raising doubts about the safety and efficacy ...
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FDA sets Class II recall for over 2 million MadeGood granola bars
The Food and Drug Administration set the classification for over two million MadeGood brand granola bars included in a recall ...
What’s the Difference Between the FDA and the USDA?
Explaining America’s weirdly complicated food inspection system, including who regulates poultry and eggs and how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is involved ...
FDA warns users of popular weight-loss drugs to watch for counterfeits
Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread.
Senators call on FDA to act against misleading weight-loss drug commercials
Commercials run by the telehealth company Hims & Hers have been placed under the microscope as lawmakers are calling out the advertisement of prescriptions for injectable weight-loss drugs without ...
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Donuts, Munchkins, and More: FDA Updates Nationwide Recall of Baked Goods, Including Some Dunkin’ Products
The FDA has set the second highest risk level for a nationwide baked goods recall—which includes some pastries sold at Dunkin ...
Are Compounded Weight Loss Drugs Safe? Superbowl Ad Sparks Healthy Controversy
The next FDA Commissioner could solve two big problems with one powerful policy: encourage independent testing of both ...
FDA’s plan to propose ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products remains in limbo under Trump administration
A plan for the US Food and Drug Administration to propose banning formaldehyde and certain formaldehyde-releasing chemicals ...