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FDA is inspecting plant in Ecuador that made lead-tainted fruit pouches
U.S. health officials have launched an inspection of a plant in Ecuador that made the cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to dozens of cases of acute lead poisoning in U.S. children.
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FDA approves Chikungunya vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first vaccine to prevent disease caused by the Chikungunya virus.
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Why are there no treatments for cocaine and meth addiction?
Amid public health warnings about rising stimulant use disorders, the Food and Drug Administration is urging drugmakers to develop treatments for cocaine and methamphetamine addiction.
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FDA advisers vote against experimental ALS therapy pushed by patients
In the last year, the FDA has approved two new drugs for ALS, after a nearly 20-year drought of new options. The approvals followed intense lobbying by advocacy groups
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FDA rejects first needle-free alternative to EpiPens, calling for additional research
The move came as a surprise: In May, an FDA advisory committee voted to recommend approval of the drug for children and adults.
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More than 58K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Products impacted by the ground beef recall were shipped to distributors in Georgia, Michigan and Ohio.
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Why are date labels on food so confusing?
About 80% of consumers in the U.S. throw away food due to confusion over date labeling.
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Twin City Foods recalls frozen corn, mixed vegetable products due to Listeria concerns
Twin City Foods, Inc. is recalling bags of frozen sweet corn and mixed vegetable products sold under various supermarket brands, including Kroger and Food Lion, due to a potential Listeria contamination.
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Frozen vegetables recalled due to potential listeria contamination
Listeria can cause illness and infection, which can be particularly severe and even fatal for young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
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Recalled ice cream sold in 19 states may be connected to Listeria outbreak, FDA says
Real Kosher Ice Cream recalled its Soft Serve On The Go cups over a possible link to Listeria, the FDA announced.
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Whole Foods chopped salad kits recalled nationwide due to undeclared allergens
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has announced a nationwide recall for a chopped salad kit sold at Whole Foods.
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FDA approves Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, paving way for broader Medicare coverage
Leqembi slowed cognitive decline in a clinical trial, but the treatment is expensive and carries serious risks of brain swelling and bleeding.
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Unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
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New Nasal Spray to Reverse Fentanyl and Other Opioid Overdoses Gets FDA Approval
U.S. health regulators have approved a new nasal spray to reverse overdoses due to fentanyl and other powerful opioids.
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US Approves First Vaccine for RSV After Decades of Attempts
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that’s most notorious for attacking babies but endangers their grandparents, as well.
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Efforts in Texas to Ban a Key Abortion Pill Could Impact Access Nationwide. Here's How
In the latest effort to limit abortion access, opponents of the procedure are seeking to ban one of those medications. If they succeed, only one of the pills would be available, but women would still be able to get abortions.
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FDA's Advisers Back Plan For Once-a-Year COVID Shots for Most Americans
The U.S. is poised to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like a yearly flu shot, a major shift in strategy despite a long list of questions about how to best protect against a still rapidly mutating virus.
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Man Got Sick After Eating Rat Poison Found in Taco Bell Burrito, Officials Say
On Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance call from Taco Bell regarding a customer and workers in the drive-thru, John Bartman, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office public information deputy, told TODAY.com on Jan. 18.
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FDA Changing Plan B Label to Clarify It Doesn't Cause Abortion
The agency said that taking Plan B is not the same as an abortion, a fact that has long been understood in the medical community. The move will further distinguish the emergency contraceptive from abortion pills.
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As STDs Proliferate, Companies Rush to Market At-Home Test Kits. But Are They Reliable?
Researchers, public health advocates, and health care companies are urging the federal government to green light at-home testing kits to help stem the growing number of Americans with STDs.