FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety
2025-05-19
Program includes review of existing chemicals, developing final, systematic process for postmarket reviewContinue Reading
Toxic Metals Found in All Rice Samples in New Study
2025-05-16
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new report says rice sold in U.S. stores contains toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. The report — released by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures — found arsenic in 100% of rice samples tested from stores in 20 metro areas,Continue Reading
Three New Color Food Additives From Natural Sources Approved by FDA
2025-05-09
Approvals align with agency’s goal of phasing out petroleum-based dyes in the national food supplyContinue Reading
Too Much Cinnamon May Interfere With Some Medications, Study Shows
2025-05-05
MONDAY, May 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Consuming too much cinnamon might affect how your body absorbs some medications, new research shows. The study — published in the June issue of the journal Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences — looked at how cinnamon and its key ingredients affect the way theContinue Reading
More Than 1.8 Million Ninja Pressure Cookers Recalled for Burn Risk
2025-05-02
FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1.8 million Ninja Foodi pressure cookers are being recalled due to a risk of burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall affects roughly 1,846,400 Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers. These cookers have a 6.5-quartContinue Reading
Florida Moves to Ban Fluoride in Drinking Water
2025-05-01
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Florida state lawmakers have approved a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, a move that public health experts say could harm dental health across the state. The bill now heads to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for approval. DeSantisContinue Reading
Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
2025-04-29
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but making the change won’t be easy — or quick. Last week, U.S. health officials directed food companies to voluntarily phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes by the end of 2026. U.S.Continue Reading
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