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Foods in the U.S. are suspected of having a carcinogen ingredient called potassium bromate which isn’t allowed for human consumption in Europe, China, or India. Certain food manufacturers in the United States employ the chemical component, typically tiny crystals or powder, to fortify dough. It’s estimated to be in more than 100 products. According to the FDA, […]
The drug that saves people from overdose may be coming soon to a store near you. The FDA is pushing to make Naloxone the drug under the Narcan Umbrella available for over-the-counter purchase. There was a vote to make the drug available without prescription. The FDA is expected to make a decision in the next […]
Yesterday began the first day of hearing aids being available to buy over the counter across the US. The major shift in hearing health care is due to a recent rule change by the Food and Drug Administration. Back in August, the FDA cleared the way for the devices to be sold in retail stores […]
The FDA is warning people about doing a new challenge that could result in someone ending up in the hospital or even dying. The challenge is called the “NyQuil Chicken Challenge”. People on social media are cooking the chicken with NyQuil. It’s unclear what people are doing with the challenge but there is a warning […]
While it is expected to take years for the potential vaccine to reach the market, regulators are getting ready for a final clinical trial for a Lyme Disease vaccine. If it were to gain regulators’ approval, it would become the only Lyme disease vaccine available for humans in the US. The new vaccine is called […]
You might want to check your sunscreen at home, it could be doing more harm than protection. The manufacturer of Banana Boat voluntarily recalled multiple batches of a hair and scalp sunscreen spray after an internal review found trace amounts of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. A spokesperson from the company stated: “Importantly, no other batches […]
Check your dog treats! Stormberg Foods, a company that sells various dog treats, has recalled some of its dog treats after a sample tested positive for salmonella. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, the chicken in these dog treats, which were sold under three brands, were recalled after the North Carolina Department […]
After years of debate, the FDA has finally put its foot down on Juul. It has ordered the company to remove its vaping products from store shelves. The decision comes as a result of the staggering rise in vaping in young people. Current FDA studies show that nearly 10.7 million 12-17 year olds vape. Parent […]
Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers gave a thumbs-up to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for ages 6 months old up to 5 years and older. They are the last age group in the U.S. without access to COVID-19 vaccines. One FDA panel member, Dr. Jay Portnoy of Children’s Hospital in Kansas City, […]
Another cereal is under the microscope as Cheerios is being investigated by the FDA after several complaints were made that people were getting sick. Cheerios is now added to the list with other cereals Like Lucky Charms both under the General Mills brand. Reports say that after people eat Cheerios they start experiencing diarrhea and […]
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