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.
Economy May 03 Biogen to replace CEO after Alzheimer’s drug flops Biogen will replace its CEO and largely abandon marketing of its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm less than a year after the medication's launch triggered a backlash from experts, doctors and insurers.
Economy Apr 28 FDA issues plan to ban menthol flavor in cigarettes, cigars Menthol is the only cigarette flavor that was not banned under the 2009 law that gave the FDA authority over tobacco products. The Biden administration has been under pressure from African American groups and health advocates to eliminate the flavor.
Politics Apr 22 Federal officials’ plan to ban menthol cigarettes prompts late lobbying blitz Dozens of interest groups have met with White House staffers to try to influence a long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes.