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Colgate To Eneter "Natural" Market With Deal To Buy Tom's Of Maine

The FDA says it found bacteria and a 'mold-like' substance at a Tom's of Maine plant

5:19am November 20, 2024

The agency is requiring Tom's to submit several documents, including assessments and remediation plans for its operations, contamination hazards, testing methods and more.

Storm damage closes N.C. factory that makes vital hospital supplies

2:04pm October 04, 2024

Remnants of Hurricane Helene shut down a North Carolina factory that supplies critical IV fluids to hospitals across the country. There's no timeline for when production will resume at the facility.

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Plastic wrap used on cucumbers has been found to contain phthalates.

Hazardous chemicals in food packaging can also be found in people

7:00am September 21, 2024

Chemicals used in food packaging and linked with health problems have been detected in the human body. The chemicals can move from packaging into food.

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After a study found toxic metals in tampons, lawmakers are pressing the FDA to act

10:01am September 05, 2024

Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus are urging the FDA to address concerns about the safety and regulation of tampons after a study found heavy metals, including lead, in many popular products.

COVID-19 Omicron Booster Shots Administered Along With Other Vaccines At Chicago Senior Center

The new COVID shot is now available. Here's what you need to know

5:00am August 22, 2024

Two of the updated COVID-19 vaccines have arrived at pharmacies all over the country. On Friday, the FDA authorized the Novavax shot, which is also expected to be available in the coming days.

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FDA gives thumbs down to MDMA for now, demanding further research

6:00pm August 09, 2024

by Will Stone

The much-anticipated decision has rattled supporters of psychedelic therapies. The drugmaker says it will ask the agency to reconsider.

The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon

1:37pm July 31, 2024

by Ayana Archie

No illnesses have been reported in connection to the alerts. The FDA has recommended that manufacturers voluntarily recall their products.

More than 150 in U.S. became sick due to a possible salmonella outbreak in cucumbers

11:01am June 06, 2024

by Ayana Archie

More than 150 people across more than 20 states have fallen ill after being exposed to cucumbers that were possibly contaminated with salmonella, the CDC said Wednesday. No deaths have been reported.

Research on MDMA has shown it can be effective for PTSD, but approval of the treatment isn't yet guaranteed.

Health & Safety

As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

4:30pm May 13, 2024

by Will Stone

Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.

The Food and Drug Administration has missed its own deadline to propose a ban on the use of formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair relaxers and hair straighteners on the market in the United States. The federal agency proposed the ban in October 2023 and was scheduled for implementation in April 2024.

The FDA misses its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde from hair products

12:37pm May 08, 2024

by Jonathan Franklin

It is unclear why the suggested rule was not released by its intended deadline. But a spokesperson for the federal agency told NPR that its implementation "continues to be a high priority."