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SunFed recalls cucumbers in US and Canada due to potential salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration says cucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination

The Independent UK

Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask

Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. They can make our homes smell amazing and our food taste delicious. They can satisfy our cravings, expand our culinary horizons and help us eat things that we might normally dislike. Spices have health-enhancing properties and, in medicine, have been…

The Conversation

Trump's post-COVID brain drain

Donald Trump is out for COVID revenge

Salon

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'Black mold-like substance' and water contamination uncovered by FDA at Tom's of Maine toothpaste factory

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to a Tom's of Maine facility in Sanford that makes toothpaste.

LiveScience

FDA’s nutrition goals similar to Kennedy’s, experts say - Roll Call

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gone so far as to suggest that the Food and Drug Administration should eliminate its nutrition operations.

Roll Call

Costco forced to recall 80,000 lbs of butter – because the label fails to mention it contains milk

The Food and Drug Administration has not told consumers what to do with the purchased product

The Independent UK

Over 94,000 illegal Chinese products seized in Bangkok

The Food and Drug Administration has seized more than 94,000 illegal Chinese products from dozens of shops in Bangkok over the past three months.

Bangkok Post

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RFK Jr issues warning to ‘entire departments’ of FDA after Trump election victory

Robert F Kennedy Jr warned that entire departments of the Food and Drug Administration “have to go” following Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. Wants To Clear Out 'Entire Departments' at FDA: 'Like the Nutrition Department'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated in an interview that he believes entire departments of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are unnecessary and should be dissolved.

Latin Times

Ozempic, Wegovy considered ‘available’ after more than 2 years in shortage

Demand for the popular weight loss and diabetes drugs has spiked dramatically in recent years

The Independent UK

Health officials investigate onion farmer in Washington as more E-coli cases linked to McDonald’s emerge

On Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said 90 people across 13 states have fallen ill in the outbreak, up from 75 at the end of last week

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. suggests he'll have a significant role on agriculture and health policy if Trump is elected

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The Independent UK

Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough

When it comes to drug pricing, the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations both have some very modest wins to tout.

The Conversation

Nasal spray flu vaccine approved for home use: Here’s what to know

Vaccine provides an alternative to flu shots administered with needles

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

The Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization on Aug. 22, 2024, for the newest, updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly endorsed the new shot to protect against severe illness.

The Independent UK

Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde

International Business Times UK

10 Things Americans Love Eating That Are Banned In Other Countries

Consumers in the US put their trust in organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration to keep foods, fish, and livestock safe - but to what standards?

Reason

'Transparency' Mandate Would Burden Small Brewers and Distilleries

Government pre-approval for every label could crush craft breweries. And do you really want to force the Carthusian monks who make Green Chartreuse to reveal their ingredients?

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The FDA Just Approved Another At-Home Test For STIs — This One For Syphilis

The Food and Drug Administration approves the first at-home test for the sexually transmitted infection syphilis, which has been on the rise since 2018.

Fortune

Antidepressant not working? AI aims to match optimal medication to your needs the first time around

“People are going through three or four trials before they get the right medication,” a public health researcher tells Fortune.

The Conversation

FDA rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD treatment – a drug researcher explains the challenges psychedelics face

Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics announced on Aug. 9, 2024, that the Food and Drug Administration declined to approve the company’s application for the use of MDMA-assisted therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. It is the first such decision issued on a psychedelic drug application.

Roll Call

FDA rejects MDMA therapy for treatment of PTSD. What’s next? - Roll Call

The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve MDMA as the first psychedelic drug used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

Fortune

Baby boomers are abusing marijuana at a higher rate as more Medicare beneficiaries turn to cannabis with ‘little other safe choices for pain or sleep’

People are living longer and looking for ways to ease the symptoms of aging, according to a medical marijuana expert.

The Independent UK

FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers

The Conversation

Oral nicotine pouches deliver lower levels of toxic substances than smoking – but that doesn’t mean they’re safe

Oral nicotine pouches – like Zyn and Velo in the U.S. – appear to be less toxic than cigarettes and deliver comparable levels of nicotine. This makes them an alternative for people who smoke. However, people who’ve never smoked are using them, too, and youth are open to trying them.…

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