FDA upgrades Frito-Lay recall to highest priority; Texas not affected
The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a December recall of Classic Lays Potato Chips to Class 1, the highest priority designated by the agency.
FDA spars with Texas company over ‘unapproved’ and ‘unlicensed’ human amniotic products
Federal regulators have warned a Waco, Texas, company that its human amniotic products are “unlicensed” and “unapproved,” and that its manufacturing process violates safety regulations. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration sent a warning letter to Frontier Biologics in November,
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Texas Judge Allows Idaho, Kansas, And Missouri Can Join Abortion Pill Challenge
A Texas federal judge Thursday ruled Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri can join a case challenging access to the abortion pill. Trump-appointed Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk allowed the states to pursue legal action in Texas that seeks to prohibit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from allowing online prescriptions for Mifepristone over concerns that it could “undermine state abortion laws and frustrate state law enforcement,
Pet food, raisins, and pancake mix among FDA recall list for January 2025
It's a new year, which means several new food items were deemed unsafe due to recalls by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Food and Drug Administration wants to put nutrition labels front and center on food products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to put nutrition information front and center on food products to give consumers an easier way to identify nutrients linked to chronic diseases.
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Texas Judge Rules States Can Revive Challenge to Abortion Pill
Idaho, Kansas and Missouri can pursue legal action to prohibit the Food and Drug Administration from allowing online prescriptions.
Yes, Trump rescinded Biden's order to lower prescription drug costs for people on Medicare and Medicaid
The rescinded order directed Medicare and Medicaid to test ways to lower drug costs for enrollees. Those tests hadn’t started, so current drug prices are unaffected.
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Bird Flu Concerns Prompt New FDA Guidance on Raw Pet Food Safety
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Reports of cats becoming seriously ill or dying after consuming raw pet food or milk tainted with the deadly bird flu virus have prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to urge pet food manufacturers to take extra precautions.
Walmart Broccoli Recall Updated to ‘Deadly’ Risk
Walmart recalled Braga Fresh Marketside broccoli and the FDA just categorized it as Class 1, meaning the produce is potentially “deadly.” Here’s why.
FDA raises alert on listeria-tainted broccoli sold at Walmart over risk of ‘death’
The recall affects 12-ounce bags of the product, which were sold in 20 states and pose serious health risks if consumed.
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Lay’s potato chip recall now elevated to FDA’s highest-risk level
The FDA has upgraded a recall of Lay’s Potato Chips to the highest level possible, meaning consuming the chips will cause adverse health consequences. In December, Texas-based food manufacturer Frito Lay recalled a limited number of Lay’s Classic 13oz because the product could contain undeclared milk ingredients.
Several bills filed to weaken vaccine mandates as more Texas families opt out of immunizations
Emboldened by Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination and disdain for pandemic-era mandates, skeptics are pushing for bills to make it easier to opt out of vaccines.