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Counterfeit Ozempic: FDA sounds the alarm, warns consumers about fake weight loss drugs

Patients should verify prescriptions for Ozempic due to warnings regarding counterfeit products in the drug supply.

3 days ago

SF food

Novo Nordisk Notches a Court Win Against Wegovy and Ozempic Compounders - MedCity News

Compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic must halt production following a federal court ruling upholding FDA's assessed resolution of shortages.

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RFK Jr directs FDA to revise self-affirm' rule to improve food ingredient safety

Kennedy's directive aims to enhance food ingredient safety by revising self-affirmation rules for manufacturers.

3 days ago

Government Banning Dye That Gives "Flamin' Hot" Cheetos Their Distinctive Color

The FDA is phasing out six artificial food dyes over health concerns, despite industry claims of their safety.

The Government Hid a Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

FDA closed investigation on E. coli outbreak without public disclosure.

Taylor Farms linked to E. coli outbreak but not publicly named by FDA.

NYC parents

FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasizes increased testing for heavy metals in infant formula to ensure safety.

Operation Stork Speed aims to address safety concerns raised by Consumer Reports testing.

Opinion | The Return of the Great American Stomachache

Harvey Washington Wiley's findings led to the establishment of federal food safety regulations, which are now being undermined.

fromEater

You Might Not Even Hear About the Next Foodborne Illness Outbreak

FDA is not transparent about foodborne illness outbreaks, impacting public awareness and safety.

An E. coli outbreak tied to lettuce was not disclosed, raising concerns about FDA's communication policy.

fromwww.theguardian.com

RFK Jr directs FDA to revise self-affirm' rule to improve food ingredient safety

Kennedy's directive aims to enhance food ingredient safety by revising self-affirmation rules for manufacturers.

3 days ago

Government Banning Dye That Gives "Flamin' Hot" Cheetos Their Distinctive Color

The FDA is phasing out six artificial food dyes over health concerns, despite industry claims of their safety.

The Government Hid a Deadly E. Coli Outbreak

FDA closed investigation on E. coli outbreak without public disclosure.

Taylor Farms linked to E. coli outbreak but not publicly named by FDA.

NYC parents

FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasizes increased testing for heavy metals in infant formula to ensure safety.

Operation Stork Speed aims to address safety concerns raised by Consumer Reports testing.

Opinion | The Return of the Great American Stomachache

Harvey Washington Wiley's findings led to the establishment of federal food safety regulations, which are now being undermined.

fromEater

You Might Not Even Hear About the Next Foodborne Illness Outbreak

FDA is not transparent about foodborne illness outbreaks, impacting public awareness and safety.

An E. coli outbreak tied to lettuce was not disclosed, raising concerns about FDA's communication policy.

Seasonal COVID shots may no longer be possible under Trump admin

FDA may change its approval process for seasonal COVID-19 vaccines, potentially affecting annual vaccine updates.

fromwww.twincities.com

FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots

The FDA's new trial requirements for Novavax's vaccine create uncertainty for future updates of COVID-19 vaccines.

15 hours ago

Privacy professionals

FDA chief says they're looking at whether to approve COVID shots for next winter

FDA is reevaluating future COVID-19 vaccine approvals due to insufficient data on booster efficacy.

fromArs Technica

Seasonal COVID shots may no longer be possible under Trump admin

FDA may change its approval process for seasonal COVID-19 vaccines, potentially affecting annual vaccine updates.

fromwww.twincities.com

FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots

The FDA's new trial requirements for Novavax's vaccine create uncertainty for future updates of COVID-19 vaccines.

15 hours ago

Privacy professionals

FDA chief says they're looking at whether to approve COVID shots for next winter

FDA is reevaluating future COVID-19 vaccine approvals due to insufficient data on booster efficacy.

Apple

Apple juice recall: More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's impacted by fears of potential mold-based toxin

Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles due to patulin contamination.

Wine

Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over risk of toxic substance from fungi

Martinelli's apple juice recall due to potential patulin contamination affects over 170,000 bottles.

The recall is classified as Class II, posing limited health risks.

Apple

Apple juice recall: More than 170,000 bottles of Martinelli's impacted by fears of potential mold-based toxin

Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles due to patulin contamination.

Wine

Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over risk of toxic substance from fungi

Martinelli's apple juice recall due to potential patulin contamination affects over 170,000 bottles.

The recall is classified as Class II, posing limited health risks.

Urgent recall for juice brand over potentially deadly mold toxins

Over 170,000 bottles of Martinelli Apple Juice recalled due to potential toxin contamination.

fromScary Mommy

FDA Suspends Milk & Dairy Quality Tests Due To Staffing Cuts

The FDA has suspended its dairy quality control program due to staffing cuts, raising concerns about public health and safety.

2 days ago

Alternative medicine

Exclusive | One in 10 chemical abortions end in serious health complications: report

Nearly 11% of women experienced serious health complications from chemical abortions, significantly higher than reported in clinical trials.

Wine

fromMail Online

4 days ago

Urgent recall for juice brand over potentially deadly mold toxins

Over 170,000 bottles of Martinelli Apple Juice recalled due to potential toxin contamination.

fromScary Mommy

FDA Suspends Milk & Dairy Quality Tests Due To Staffing Cuts

The FDA has suspended its dairy quality control program due to staffing cuts, raising concerns about public health and safety.

2 days ago

Alternative medicine

Exclusive | One in 10 chemical abortions end in serious health complications: report

Nearly 11% of women experienced serious health complications from chemical abortions, significantly higher than reported in clinical trials.

Alternative medicine

Say goodbye to cheap versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

The FDA's ruling against compounded GLP-1 medications ends a key alternative for weight-loss drugs.

Sales of leading weight-loss medications continue to soar, despite new regulatory challenges.

fromBusiness Matters

OMG science

Details Matter: The Life and Work of Donna Matuizek

Donna Matuizek's meticulous attention to detail has greatly influenced the safety and reliability of biotech products over her 30-year career.

4 days ago

Alternative medicine

Say goodbye to cheap versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

The FDA's ruling against compounded GLP-1 medications ends a key alternative for weight-loss drugs.

Sales of leading weight-loss medications continue to soar, despite new regulatory challenges.

fromBusiness Matters

OMG science

Details Matter: The Life and Work of Donna Matuizek

Donna Matuizek's meticulous attention to detail has greatly influenced the safety and reliability of biotech products over her 30-year career.

He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.

FDA's new food division head previously defended formula maker Abbott Laboratories against claims of harm to premature infants.

6 days ago

Gadgets

'Smart vapes' slammed for targeting kids with built-in video games, phone features: 'It's a behavioral trap'

Dangerous vapes with embedded games are designed to attract kids, raising concerns among health experts.

Privacy professionals

Ouster of Peter Marks & Mass FDA Layoffs Have Biotech Sector Bracing for Regulatory Disruptions - MedCity News

Peter Marks' departure from the FDA raises concerns over regulatory support for novel therapies, especially in biologics.

He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.

FDA's new food division head previously defended formula maker Abbott Laboratories against claims of harm to premature infants.

Gadgets

6 days ago

'Smart vapes' slammed for targeting kids with built-in video games, phone features: 'It's a behavioral trap'

Dangerous vapes with embedded games are designed to attract kids, raising concerns among health experts.

Privacy professionals

Ouster of Peter Marks & Mass FDA Layoffs Have Biotech Sector Bracing for Regulatory Disruptions - MedCity News

Peter Marks' departure from the FDA raises concerns over regulatory support for novel therapies, especially in biologics.

F.D.A. Nominee to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts

Dr. Marty Makary's confirmation as FDA commissioner may highlight tensions between public health and industry interests.

fromtime.com

We Were Told Nothing.' What to Know About the Canceled Meeting to Discuss the Next Flu Shot

FDA cancels annual flu vaccine advisory meeting, raising concerns over decision-making and expert input.

FDA cancels meeting to update next season's flu vaccines

The FDA canceled an important meeting regarding flu vaccine strain selection for the upcoming season, raising concerns among officials about the vaccine planning process.

fromwww.npr.org

Top FDA vaccine official forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies."

Peter Marks' resignation from the FDA signals deep concerns about vaccine regulation and transparency under Secretary Kennedy.

fromBoston.com

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

FDA cancels meeting of vaccine experts scheduled to advise on flu shots

Concerns over flu vaccine production arise from canceled FDA advisory meetings amid a severe flu season impacting health.

Public health

Trump Admin Makes Deep Cuts at HHS, Public Health Agencies

The Department of Health and Human Services laid off approximately 10,000 employees, impacting essential health agencies significantly.

Medicine

F.D.A. Nominee to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts

Dr. Marty Makary's confirmation as FDA commissioner may highlight tensions between public health and industry interests.

fromtime.com

We Were Told Nothing.' What to Know About the Canceled Meeting to Discuss the Next Flu Shot

FDA cancels annual flu vaccine advisory meeting, raising concerns over decision-making and expert input.

FDA cancels meeting to update next season's flu vaccines

The FDA canceled an important meeting regarding flu vaccine strain selection for the upcoming season, raising concerns among officials about the vaccine planning process.

fromwww.npr.org

Top FDA vaccine official forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies."

Peter Marks' resignation from the FDA signals deep concerns about vaccine regulation and transparency under Secretary Kennedy.

fromBoston.com

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

FDA cancels meeting of vaccine experts scheduled to advise on flu shots

Concerns over flu vaccine production arise from canceled FDA advisory meetings amid a severe flu season impacting health.

Public health

Trump Admin Makes Deep Cuts at HHS, Public Health Agencies

The Department of Health and Human Services laid off approximately 10,000 employees, impacting essential health agencies significantly.

Drugs taken by millions recalled over fears of health consequences

The FDA has recalled nearly 40 generic medications from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals due to manufacturing issues that may risk temporary health effects.

London startup

FDA-Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Stirs Concerns

FDA approved Humacyte's lab-grown blood vessels despite serious patient complications, raising concerns about study validation and patient safety.

Medicine

fromMail Online

Drugs taken by millions recalled over fears of health consequences

The FDA has recalled nearly 40 generic medications from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals due to manufacturing issues that may risk temporary health effects.

London startup

FDA-Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Stirs Concerns

FDA approved Humacyte's lab-grown blood vessels despite serious patient complications, raising concerns about study validation and patient safety.

Baby food sold at Target is recalled due to elevated lead levels

Fruselva recalls 25,000 packages of baby food due to elevated lead levels, affecting Target's Good & Gather brand.

fromMiami Herald

Miami-based company recalls baby food from Target stores for elevated lead

Fruselva USA recalled baby food from Target due to elevated lead levels.

Alternative medicine

Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

FDA's crackdown on cheap weight-loss drugs threatens access for many Americans, raising treatment costs.

Compounded versions of Wegovy and Zepbound to be phased out as shortages are declared over.

The FDA, Which is Run By A Homophobic Conspiracy Theorist, Has Raided a Poppers Company

Trump's administration is cracking down on poppers, potentially influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s misbelief linking them to AIDS.

fromOpelika-Auburn News

SF food

FDA reverses course on telework amid staff cuts

FDA allows some staff to work remotely again amid layoffs and resignations.

NYC LGBT

The FDA, Which is Run By A Homophobic Conspiracy Theorist, Has Raided a Poppers Company

Trump's administration is cracking down on poppers, potentially influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s misbelief linking them to AIDS.

fromOpelika-Auburn News

SF food

FDA reverses course on telework amid staff cuts

FDA allows some staff to work remotely again amid layoffs and resignations.

I'm a cardiologist - this overprescribed drug taken by millions of people is toxic for your heart

The long-term use of ADHD stimulant medications poses potential cardiovascular risks that may have been overlooked by the FDA.

Alternative medicine

FDA Phase Out of Animal Test Requirements for Drugs Begins With Biologics - MedCity News

FDA is moving away from animal testing for experimental drugs, starting with biologics like monoclonal antibodies.

#cdc

Privacy professionals

Is Your Agency's FOIA Office Being Shrunk or Cut?

Government transparency may be compromised due to cuts in FOIA teams at the CDC and FDA.

Public health

RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records teams, despite "transparency" promises

Massive cuts to FOIA staff at CDC and FDA compromise public access to government information.

fromwww.mediaite.com

US news

The Wall Street Journal Rakes RFK Jr. Over the Coals for Anti-Vaccine Efforts at HHS: Our Worst Fears' Are Coming True'

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces criticism for promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric and questionable hires at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Privacy professionals

Is Your Agency's FOIA Office Being Shrunk or Cut?

Government transparency may be compromised due to cuts in FOIA teams at the CDC and FDA.

Public health

RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records teams, despite "transparency" promises

Massive cuts to FOIA staff at CDC and FDA compromise public access to government information.

fromwww.mediaite.com

US news

The Wall Street Journal Rakes RFK Jr. Over the Coals for Anti-Vaccine Efforts at HHS: Our Worst Fears' Are Coming True'

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces criticism for promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric and questionable hires at the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Marketing tech

Vaccine stocks tumble: Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer fall after top FDA official resigns over RFK Jr. anti-vax views

Stocks of major vaccine companies fell after FDA official Dr. Peter Marks resigned amidst conflicts with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. over vaccine misinformation.

FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says

FDA to increase heavy metals testing in infant formula.

US politics

Anti-Abortion Lawyer Pushed Out of F.D.A. After Republican Senator's Pressure Campaign

Hilary Perkins' resignation underscores a troubling trend of purges among career civil servant lawyers in the government.

NYC LGBT

fromsfist.com

RFK Jr. Apparently Coming After Poppers Manufacturers Because of a Long-Discredited AIDS Conspiracy Theory

FDA crackdown on poppers manufacturers, led by RFK Jr., raises concerns within the LGBTQ+ community.

fromScary Mommy

Can You Move Up Your Child's Vaccine Schedule If You're Worried About Accessing Them Later?

The Texas measles outbreak prompts parents to reconsider vaccine schedules amidst fears about vaccine access and future funding.

NYC parents

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