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Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Skittles Could Lose Colors as FDA Phases

Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Skittles Could Lose Colors as FDA Phases Out Artificial Dyes

The FDA plans to ban synthetic food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5, affecting popular snacks like Skittles and Flamin' Hot Cheetos.


FDA Suspends Milk Testing Program Due to Mass Employee Departures

The FDA has paused its milk testing program after major staff cuts, raising concerns about national food safety.

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Faces Unexpected Roadblock as FDA Delays Approval Despite Meeting Requirements

Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine faces an unexpected delay in FDA approval despite meeting all required criteria for full approval.

Head of FDA Food Division Quits, Calls Out 'Indiscriminate Firing' of 89 Staffers

FDA food division head Jim Jones resigns, citing the "indiscriminate firing" of 89 staffers and raising concerns about food safety reforms.


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FDA Announces Recall of Glenmark, BluePoint Blood Pressure Capsules Over Cardiac Arrest Fear
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of 135 batches of potassium chloride extended-release capsules due to potential risks of cardiac arrest.
Prophet Premium Blends is recalling all Diamond Shruumz edible products nationwide due to toxic levels of muscimol, a chemical found in certain mushrooms, which have caused illness in 39 people across 20 states.
US Drugmakers, Medical Device Companies Urged by FDA to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged drugmakers and medical device manufacturers to improve racial and cultural diversity in clinical trials.
FDA Warns Bimbo Bakeries to Not Label Products with Allergens When They Contain None
The Food and Drug Administration said that they have warned the Mexican-American bakery Bimbo Bakeries to stop using labels saying that their products may have potentially dangerous allergens when they contain none.
Snapchill Canned Coffee Products Recalled Over Deadly Botulism Toxin Fears
Coffee manufacturer Snapchill issued a countrywide product recall after federal regulators warned that its production process could produce a deadly toxin.
FDA Approval of First Menthol E-Cigarettes for Sale in US Draws Parental Criticism
The FDA has approved the first menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the US, prompting criticism from parent groups who claim the agency has "failed American families."
FDA Approves Merck's Capvaxive Vaccine Designed to Prevent Pneumonia on Adults
The Food and Drug Administration approved Merck’s new vaccine, Capvaxive, which was designed to protect adults from a bacteria known as pneumococcus that could cause serious illnesses like pneumonia, but is yet to face the CDC’s scrutiny.
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The FDA has paused BioNTech's breast and lung cancer trial involving licensed treatment from Chinese biotech MediLink Therapeutics Ltd., citing safety concerns.
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Neuroelectrics seeks FDA approval for its noninvasive head cap that uses mild electrical currents to treat brain diseases, potentially transforming care for epilepsy, depression, and Alzheimer’s.
FDA Took Over a Year to Act on Whistleblower Tip About Abbott Nutrition, New Audit Finds
An audit revealed that the FDA took over 15 months to act on a whistleblower complaint about conditions at an Abbott Nutrition factory.
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