HHS, FDA Offer Timeline for Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Food Dyes
2025-04-24
FDA to establish national standard and timeline for food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternativesContinue Reading
FDA May Shift Routine Food Inspections to States
2025-04-21
MONDAY, April 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon hand off routine food safety inspections to state and local officials, multiple federal health officials told CBS News. These changes are not final and could require approval and funding from Congress. Some FDA employeesContinue Reading
Fisher-Price Recalls 253,000 Baby Toys Over Choking Risk
2025-04-14
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fisher-Price has recalled 253,000 baby stroller toys in the U.S. because of a choking risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). An additional 4,500 toys sold in Canada have also been recalled, according to a report from CBS News. TheContinue Reading
Bausch + Lomb Issues Recall of enVista Lenses Used in Cataract Surgery
2025-04-10
Recall issued in response to reports of toxic anterior segment syndromeContinue Reading
Liquid Egg Products Recalled Over Possible Bleach Contamination
2025-04-08
TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 212,000 pounds of liquid egg substitutes have been recalled because they may be contaminated with a cleaning solution that contains bleach. Cargill Kitchen Solutions, based in Lake Odessa, Mich., recalled the products after discovering they might contain sodium hypochlorite, a chemicalContinue Reading
RFK Jr. Wants CDC To Stop Recommending Fluoride in Drinking Water
2025-04-08
TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he will tell the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water across the country. He also announced plans to form a special task force to focus onContinue Reading
CBD Could Calm Kids With Autism
2025-04-08
TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A non-intoxicating extract of cannabis appears to help children and teenagers with autism, a new study says. Cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced social responsiveness, reduced disruptive behavior and alleviated anxiety among kids with autism, researchers reported today at the European Congress of Psychiatry in Madrid.Continue Reading
Utah Becomes First State to Ban Community Water Fluoridation
2025-03-28
Experts say move could negatively impact oral health, especially among children and low-income communitiesContinue Reading
Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species
2025-03-24
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows. “Alpha-gal syndrome is relatively rare, but those who haveContinue Reading
FDA Unveils Transparency Tool for Easy Check of Contaminant Levels in Foods
2025-03-21
Tool is an online, searchable database that provides a consolidated list of contaminant levelsContinue Reading