Health Oct 28 AP report: FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's move to ease peptides access By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Oct 15 A new sunscreen type for Americans hits store shelves For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that’s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Politics Sep 24 WATCH: Senators question Heidi Overton in confirmation hearing for FDA commissioner President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration voiced support for the safety of long-established vaccines at a hearing Thursday, even as senators questioned her about the White House's efforts to upend childhood immunizations. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Sep 11 U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown Food and Drug Administration officials said they are confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to this specific outbreak is off the market. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Sep 09 Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Aug 31 What additives are in your food? The FDA doesn't always know, but seeks to change that By Jasmine Kim For nearly 70 years, food and beverage companies have been able to decide on their own that a new ingredient is safe and put it on the market without informing the Food and Drug Administration. But a new proposal could… Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 5:56 What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president’s health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood… Continue watching
Aug 19 Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA By Ali Swenson, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several of President Donald Trump's second-term health initiatives. Continue reading
Aug 07 Jalapeños linked to a U.S. salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, federal officials say. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: FDA advisory panel recommends easing access to 6 out of 7 popular peptides By News Desk and Associated Press The two-day meeting hosted by the FDA had the backing of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has described himself as a “big fan” of peptides and vowed to overturn industry restrictions put in place under President Joe Biden. Continue reading