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A nationwide listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals has expanded, according to the FDA. There are now 27 reported illnesses across 18 states, including six deaths and one fetal loss. The contaminated ready-to-eat pasta salads and meals were produced by Nate’s Fine Foods and distributed to major grocery chains such as Trader Joe’s, Sprouts […]
Walmart has issued a recall for select lots of its Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp after the FDA detected low levels of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in shrimp imported from Indonesia. Though the contamination was below federal intervention levels, the FDA recommended consumers discard the affected products or return them for a refund. The […]
The FDA has classified a recent butter recall by Bunge North America Inc. as a Class II recall—the second-highest risk level—due to undeclared milk in its European Style Butter Blend 1 lb. product. The recall, announced July 14, affects 64,800 pounds of butter distributed across the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. Although no illnesses have […]
Kraft Heinz announced it will remove all artificial food dyes from its U.S. product lineup by 2027 and will immediately halt the creation of new products using synthetic dyes. Already, 90% of its items use natural coloring. Remaining products containing artificial dyes include beverages and desserts like Kool-Aid and Jell-O. The move aligns with recent […]
A new report reveals that rice sold by over 100 brands in the U.S. contains dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium. The study, conducted by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, found that one in four samples exceeded FDA limits for inorganic arsenic in infant cereals. The report emphasizes risks to young children, particularly in Latino […]
A baby named KJ has become the first person to receive a personalized gene-editing treatment, marking a historic moment in medicine. Born with CPS1 deficiency, a rare condition that can be fatal within days, KJ was treated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia using CRISPR-based base editing tailored to his unique mutation. After three doses, KJ […]
Eli Lilly announced promising results for orforglipron, a once-daily weight-loss pill that helped patients with diabetes lose up to 8% of their body weight in trials. The GLP-1 drug, which avoids injections like Wegovy and Zepbound, could reshape the obesity treatment market. Side effects are similar to injectable options. With FDA approval expected in late […]
The Trump administration’s initiative to reduce the federal workforce has impacted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resulting in the firing of recently hired probationary employees responsible for reviewing the safety of food ingredients and medical devices. Notices of job eliminations were sent out to these employees on Saturday evening, primarily affecting those in the […]
Despite the legalization of marijuana in 40 states, concerns about product safety persist due to lack of federal regulation. Because cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, agencies like the FDA do not oversee its production, leaving state enforcement inconsistent and unreliable. Colorado-based cannabis producer Justin Singer tested 15 products from dispensaries and found that […]
The FDA has approved Journavx, a new pain medication from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, designed to provide pain relief without the addiction and overdose risks associated with opioids. The drug, intended for short-term pain following surgeries or injuries, marks the first major pharmaceutical breakthrough in pain management in over 20 years. Journavx works by blocking pain-signaling proteins […]
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