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.
21 Hand Sanitizers Found to Have High Levels of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
A head of an independent lab called on the FDA for better guidance, and said "it is of utmost importance that consumers have access to products that are safe and not contaminated."
Sabra Hummus Recalled Over Salmonella Risk: How to Check If You're Affected
The voluntary recall affects about 2,100 cases of its 10-ounce Classic Hummus, which was distributed across16 states. So far, there have been no reported cases of illness related to the recall, but here's how to check if you've been affected.
How to Watch Dr. Fauci Testify Before Congress on COVID Response, Vaccines
Biden administration health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, are due to testify in the U.S. House of Representatives about vaccination efforts on Wednesday.
30 Million AstraZeneca Vaccine Doses Sit in Ohio, Waiting on FDA Approval
The U.S. continues to hold onto millions of doses of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine to ensure "maximal flexibility" in vaccinating the American population. But some countries are begging for the doses to be moved abroad as the company awaits FDA approval.
What You Need to Know About the AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine
Use of AstraZeneca's vaccine was paused by the Danish Health Authority as a precaution this week after reports about blood clots in people who received the vaccine, including one fatal case.
Johnson & Johnson's Talc Lawsuits Are Fueling Skepticism of Its Vaccine
The company has previously been sued by more than 15,000 plaintiffs who allege that some of its baby powder product contained asbestos and caused ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Efficacy, Side Effects and Availability
The single-shot vaccine is highly effective at preventing severe disease, according to data from a global trial involving around 44,000 people.
Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Could Bring Herd Immunity by These Dates
The company estimates that it will have 100 million doses ready by June. Pfizer and Moderna have promised 600 million by July.
How to Get a Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID Test Kit
The FDA-authorized kit provides results faster than widely used PCR tests.
FDA Approves Fourth At-Home COVID Test for Emergency Use
The Quidel Quick-Vue At-Home COVID-19 Test "will provide patients with results within 10 minutes," according to the company behind it.
Effectiveness of Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Explained
The vaccine could soon become the third COVID-19 shot to be approved for emergency use in the United States.
Lawsuits Allege Baby Food Manufacturers Failed to Disclose Lead, Arsenic
Beech-Nut, Gerber and other leading manufacturers of baby food are facing a growing number of class action lawsuits weeks after a Congressional report claimed that their products contain potentially dangerous levels of lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium.
Abortions Can Happen Safely—and Entirely—at Home
We need policymakers who are willing to look at the facts and figures, and rely on them to shape the policies that affect our everyday lives.
FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibody Treatment to Lessen Severity of COVID-19
Tests have shown this emergency treatment to help reduce high-risk patients from becoming more severely ill.
J&J Asks FDA to Authorize Its COVID Vaccine—Here's How Effective It Is
The company said it plans to provide the U.S. government with doses of its one-shot jab "immediately" after approval.
Mexican Hand Sanitizers Placed on Import Alert by FDA
"Alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico offered for import are subject to heightened FDA scrutiny, and FDA staff may detain the shipment," the agency stated.
FDA Recalls 11,000 Weis Ice Cream Containers Over Metal Shards Fears
The Food and Drug Administration recalled the frozen treats made by Weis Markets over concerns the products could be "contaminated with extraneous material, specifically metal filling equipment parts."
Fauci Says Biden Will Hit Target To Vaccinate 100m People in First 100 Days
America's top infectious disease specialist and incoming chief medical advisor to the Biden administration made the assertion as the U.S. struggles with vaccine roll-out setbacks.
'Inexcusable': Mitt Romney Blasts Lack of Comprehensive Vaccination Plan
The Utah senator on Friday stressed urgency in implementing a fuller vaccination process.
Distillers Who Produced Hand Sanitizer Won't Be Hit With $14K Fee: HHS
"If you were making sanitizer for your community at a limited capacity, this should not be something you have to deal with," said Becky Harris, president of the American Craft Spirits Association, prior to the reversal.
FDA Dog Food Recall as 28 Pets Die After Eating Toxic Midwestern Products
An investigation is underway after a potentially deadly levels of a mold byproduct were discovered in cat and dog food.
Doctor Who Is Allergic to COVID Vaccine Says People Need to Get Shots
Of the more than 2 million people who have COVID vaccines, around a dozen have experienced allergic reactions.
FDA Approves First Generic Drug to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, or those experiencing extremely-low blood sugar levels—especially from diabetes—can leave people unconscious or confused, the FDA says.
U.S. Needs Better Approach to COVID Sequencing: Ex-FDA Chief
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb believes the new COVID-19 variant identified abroad is likely present in the U.S., although health officials have not yet detected it.
Frontline Healthcare Workers Say COVID Vaccine 'Is the Light We Finally Get
The FDA has approved a second COVID-19 vaccine, as health workers describe their optimism that the shots offer an end to the pandemic.
FDA Approves Moderna COVID Vaccine One Week After Pfizer's
More than 5.9 million doses of Moderna's vaccine are expected to be delivered to governors for statewide allocation.
Alex Azar Says Moderna COVID Vaccine Due to Be Authorized, Shipped Soon
The health secretary described the vaccine as "exceptionally safe vaccine" and "shockingly effective."
Former FDA Commissioner Touts New Proposal to Allow 'Thick' Cherry Pies
"The American people are free add extra fruit, sugar, and make the crust especially thick," former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tweeted Thursday while promoting a proposal to drop regulations on frozen cherry pies.
FDA Warns Consumers Against Amazon Products With Dangerous Ingredients
The FDA found 100 percent of the Amazon products ordered and 80 percent of the eBay products ordered contained dangerous pharmaceutical ingredients.
FDA Study Could End HIV-Era Gay Blood Donation Ban
Currently, the FDA won't accept donations from gay, bisexual or queer men unless they've abstained from sex for three months prior to donating. No such requirements exist for women and heterosexual men.
