Science Jul 20 Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Health Jul 20 FDA is still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result 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. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jun 29 FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr. 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. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jun 15 Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination 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. By Associated Press
Health Jun 15 Watch 5:45 Dermatologist explains benefits of newly approved sunscreen ingredient For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. It clears the way for manufacturers to begin using bemotrizinol, or BEMT, an ingredient that's been used in Europe and… By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Jun 14 Nara Organics recalls baby formula after multistate infant botulism outbreak By Associated Press Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, federal authorities said. Continue reading
May 22 FDA move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches into U.S. blindsides officials By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration’s tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned. Continue reading
May 12 Marty Makary resigns as Trump's FDA chief By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press At the FDA, Makary failed to win the staff's confidence after mass layoffs, leadership changes and a series of controversies in which the agency’s scientific principles appeared to be overridden by political interests. Continue reading
May 11 Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill By Mark Sherman, Geoff Mulvihill, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 7:10 Why FDA Commissioner Makary is on the ropes after months of turmoil By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris Multiple outlets are reporting that Trump is set to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary. The news comes after a tumultuous tenure since his installment as FDA head last year. Stephanie Sy speaks with Liz Whyte, health policy… Continue watching