A nationwide recall of enchiladas has been announced after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified a potential health risk linked to the popular frozen meal. The recall was initiated over fears of possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes.
A discussion of the development of consumer protection law in the US through the enactment of key legislation and formation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Almost exactly 10 years after the FDA’s initial FDA approval for Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo as the first PD-1 inhibitor in the U.S., the agency has cleared an under-the-skin version of the cancer immunotherapy.
The FDA and Alcon Laboratories recalled one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count over fungal contamination.
A Class I recall is used when "a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death," according to the FDA.
Kolaleh Eskandanian, chief innovation officer at Children’s National Hospital, said the partnership is meant to address the many challenges with developing devices for children and infants.
The FDA announced Monday it has begun collecting samples of aged raw cow's milk cheese to test for bird flu as the U.S. battles an outbreak of the virus.
With Donald Trump taking office and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poised to assume the nation’s top health role, it seems the agency is on the precipice of a big shake-up. Kennedy has floated loosening regulation on raw milk, more harshly scrutinizing the safety of vaccines, and cracking down on ultra-processed foods and additives.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibb's blockbuster cancer drug, Opdivo.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Zepbound, a drug approved by the FDA, has been shown to reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in obese adults, although it is not a cure and requires weight loss to be maintained over time.
Dichloromethane, a volatile solvent commonly used in industrial applications, has been banned in products in many areas, including the U.S. and the European Union, due to its potential health risks.