FDA
The latest on the Food and Drug Administration (or FDA). Founded in 1906, the federal agency operates under the Department of Health and Human Services. Headquartered in White Oak, Maryland, the agency is responsible for the public health in regards to food and drug safety.
Frozen waffle nationwide recall expanded amid Listeria fears
"We have no confirmed reports of illness or injury linked to the recalled products," a spokesperson for Treehouse Foods said.
Taco kit recalled over listeria contamination fears
Consumers are urged to either throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase.
Onions recalled by McDonald's supplier over E.coli outbreak fears
As the FDA works to find the cause of the fatal E. coli outbreak, food supplier U.S. Foods has announced a recall of onions.
E. coli explained following fatal McDonald's outbreak
The outbreak involving McDonald's burgers is with "a particularly nasty strain," food safety expert Natalie Stanton told Newsweek.
Feds make largest-ever seizure of illegal Chinese-made vapes
Roughly 3 million units were confiscated in the operation as part of a federal crackdown on illegal electronic cigarettes.
Soup recalled over potential larvae infestation
Tubs of Hungarian mushroom soup are being recalled by Puget Consumers Co-op due to concerns they make contain larvae.
Dog medicine recall update as FDA sets risk class
A class II risk level is given to products that "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."
Juice drinks recall update as FDA sets risk level
Several juice products "did not complete the High Pressure Processing treatment."
Spices recalled nationwide as life-threatening warning issued
Spice kits were recalled by Pennsylvania-based Con Yeager Spice Company due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
Hundreds of U.S. schools impacted by listeria contamination food recall
Schools in at least 16 U.S. states and the District of Columbia may have been sent contaminated meat products.
Milk recall update as FDA sets highest risk level
The FDA has classified the voluntary milk recall by the company as Class I, the highest classification in terms of potential risk.
Frozen waffle recall sparks nationwide listeria warning
"Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections," the FDA warns.
Deli foods recalled as ReadyMeals listeria warning issued
The products, sold across 21 states, were recalled following fears of a listeria contamination.
Duloxetine antidepressant recall update as FDA sets risk class
The recalled medication is thought to contain potentially cancer-causing chemicals.
Ice cream recall update as FDA sets risk level over undeclared ingredients
The ice cream, distributed in the state of Florida, was recalled voluntarily by the company.
U.S. teen tobacco use hits 25-year low, driven by sharp decline in vaping
The number of teens currently using tobacco products went from 2.8 million in 2023 to 2.25 million this year, a new survey shows.
Potato salad recall update as FDA sets highest risk level
The product was recalled because of undeclared soybean oil and egg, which could carry the risk of adverse health and even death.
Cookies recall update as FDA sets highest risk level
The products were found to contain milk, which was not declared on the product label.
Arthritis and joint pain supplements recalled due to undeclared drugs
Tablets labeled as dietary supplements for joint pain and arthritis are being recalled after the FDA found three undeclared drugs in the product.
Vitamins recall issued after glass particles found
The injectable vitamins produced by Nebraska-based STASKA Pharmaceuticals were distributed to health-care providers nationwide.
Nationwide mushroom recall over bacterial contamination fears
While the infection is usually mild, more serious infections were described by the FDA as "serious and sometimes fatal."
Lemonade recall update as FDA sets risk level
Cans of Minute Maid Zero Sugar lemonades were found to be mislabeled as regular.
Brownie recall update as FDA sets highest risk level
The brownies were found to contain an undeclared allergen, which can pose a serious risk to allergy sufferers.
Juice recall sparks warning to customers
Consumers could be exposed to several different types of dangerous bacteria because of a food processing breakdown.
Vegetable recall update: Warning for state as FDA sets highest risk level
The vegetable products were recalled due to a possible contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
Lone Star Dip recall over mold contamination fears
A Minnesota-based grocery store voluntarily recalled containers of its dip due to potential mold contamination.
Sprouts recall issued over fear of listeria contamination
The recall applies to packages of alfalfa sprouts from Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc., that were sold in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Muffin recall update as FDA sets risk level
The FDA has classified a muffin recall as Class II due to undeclared allergens.
Dessert recall for 39 states over allergic reaction risk
The product was recalled early last month as it "may contain undeclared milk," according to a Thursday advisory from the FDA.
Popular children's snack recalled as FDA sets highest concern level
Brand of snacks popular with children was recalled due to undeclared milk. FDA classified the recall at the highest risk level.
