Economy Jun 23 FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, widely blamed teen vaping surge Federal health officials on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Health Jun 12 Pfizer COVID vaccine safe for kids under 5, FDA review finds The review from the Food and Drug Administration is a key step toward an expected decision to begin vaccinating babies, toddlers and preschoolers as soon as June 21.
Nation Jun 04 Abbott Nutrition restarts production at baby formula factory tied to contamination The February shutdown of the largest formula factory in the country led to the supply problems that have forced some parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor's offices.
Nation May 24 WATCH: FDA officials, baby formula company executives face scrutiny over national shortage The head of the Food and Drug Administration faced bipartisan fury from House lawmakers Wednesday over months of delays investigating problems at the nation's largest baby formula plant that prompted an ongoing shortage.
Nation May 24 Safety rules keep competition out of infant formula market, set stage for shortages A massive recall is getting most of the blame for the U.S. baby formula shortage, but experts say the products have long been vulnerable to this type of crisis.
Politics May 19 WATCH: FDA head says baby formula factory could reopen by next week FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House lawmakers over the baby formula issue that has angered American parents and become a political liability for President Joe Biden.
Economy May 16 FDA, Abbott reach agreement to reopen baby formula plant Infant formula maker Abbott says it's reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory, a key step toward easing a nationwide shortage.
Politics May 16 Biden offers companies logistic support to ease infant formula shortage President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula.
Nation May 10 Baby formula shortage vexing parents, prompts White House response On Monday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the Food and Drug Administration was “working around the clock to address any possible shortages."…
Health May 05 FDA restricts Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday the shot should only be given to adults who cannot receive a different vaccine or specifically request J&J's vaccine.