Thirteen infants have been hospitalized with botulism, a potentially fatal condition, according to federal health authorities. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported to date, NBC News reports. An organic baby food manufacturer is recalling some of its products after federal authorities…
According to health authorities, six deaths and 27 cases of illness in 18 US states are linked to a listeriosis outbreak. The source of the infection was prepared pasta dishes sold at major retail chains like Kroger and Trader Joe's, CBS News reports. According to the latest…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals that certain cosmetic procedures using radiofrequency (RF) microneedling devices may cause serious complications. These devices use numerous tiny electrodes, called microneedles, to…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assigned a recent blueberry recall the highest risk level due to possible listeria contamination, USA Today reports. On July 1, the FDA assigned a Category I recall of 5 pounds of organic blueberries produced by…
A promising cancer drug called dostarlimab is one step closer to widespread availability. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted it Breakthrough Therapy designation, which, if successful, will speed up its entry into the market, New Atlas reports.…
The United States has revised its definition of what constitutes "healthy food" for the first time in 30 years. White bread, for example, has been removed from the list of healthy foods. But eggs and salmon have officially been considered healthy foods since December 19, Science alert reports. This is due to…
You may not have found some of your favorite products on store shelves lately. That could be because of recalls from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency continues to suspend sales of questionable food and drug products.…
A federal judge in Texas has issued a preliminary ruling invalidating a 23-year Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of mifepristone in abortion pills. This is an unprecedented decree that could make it harder for patients to perform abortions (IAIs) in…
According to the new draft, soy, oat, almond and other drinks that are positioned as milk are entitled to use this name. Yahoo! writes about it. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials have released guidance stating that beverages…
Several people in six states have been hospitalized after being infected with Listeria. This may be due to contaminated Brie and Camembert cheeses, which are now subject to a recall. The KTLA edition told in more detail. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these cheeses are made by…