Health Sep 09 Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Nation Aug 19 Watch 5:56 What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA 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… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig
Health Jul 27 Watch 6:24 Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge. William… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas
Nation Jul 24 Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states Federal health officials on Friday said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to an additional four states, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jul 23 WATCH: FDA advisory panel recommends easing access to 6 out of 7 popular peptides 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. By News Desk and Associated Press
Jul 23 Watch 7:08 FDA considers widening access to peptides promoted by wellness influencers By Amna Nawaz, Andrew Merlis, Bridget Craig An FDA advisory committee began a two-day meeting to consider lifting a ban and widening access to seven popular peptides. They have seen a surge of support from wellness influencers and others, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 5:57 Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant Federal officials are still trying to determine the source of a multistate outbreak linked to lettuce. There may be more than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide. The FDA said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms that was initially reported… Continue watching
Jul 20 FDA is still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Federal health officials said Monday they remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite inaccurate test results that the government briefly publicized over the weekend. Continue reading
Jun 29 FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Continue reading
Jun 15 Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination By Associated Press The sauce was voluntarily recalled by the supplier because it contained a dry milk powder ingredient that was possibly contaminated with salmonella, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report. Continue reading