FDA seeks permanent injunctions against two stem cell clinics
FDA is seeking permanent injunctions to stop two stem cell clinics from marketing stem cell products without FDA approval
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FDA permits marketing of new endoscopic device for treating gastrointestinal bleeding
FDA permits marketing of new endoscopic device for treating gastrointestinal bleeding
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the public health benefits from enactment of menu labeling
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on the public health benefits from enactment of menu labeling
FDA approves new uses for two drugs administered together for the treatment of BRAF-positive anaplastic thyroid cancer
FDA approves Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib), administered together, for the treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer
FDA, FTC take action against companies misleading kids with e-liquids that resemble children’s juice boxes, candies and cookies
FDA, FTC take action against companies misleading kids with e-liquids that resemble children’s juice boxes, candies and cookies
Stonewall Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount of Basil Pesto Aioli due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Presence of the Dairy Allergen, Egg
Stonewall Kitchen is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 10.25oz Basil Pesto Aioli with an Enjoy By date of 28 Sep 2019 which may contain the undeclared allergen egg, as we may have inadvertently placed the label for our Basil Pesto on a small portion of our most recent production run. Read The Complete Story!
Labrada Nutrition Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in "Leanpro8" Protein Powder
Labrada Nutrition of Houston, TX, is recalling specific lots of its “LeanPro8” Protein Powder because they may contain undeclared egg protein. People who have allergies to egg protein run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Read The Complete Story!
Remarks from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., as prepared for testimony before a U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations on FDA’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. remarks to a U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations on the FDA’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new enforcement actions and a Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan to stop youth use of, and access to, JUUL and other e-cigarettes
FDA announces several new enforcement actions and a Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan to stop youth use of, and access to, JUUL and other e-cigarettes.
Voluntary Recall Notice of Happy Harvest Canned Spinach Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergen from Product Mislabeling
McCall Farms, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of cases of Happy Harvest Spinach in 13.5 oz cans as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of peanuts resulting from product mislabeling. This product may cause an allergic reaction in customers who have a peanut allergy. Read The Complete Story!
FDA authorizes new use of test, first to identify the emerging pathogen Candida auris
FDA authorized the first test to identify the emerging pathogen Candida auris, which can cause serious infections in hospitalized patients.
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new steps to encourage more widespread innovation and development of new treatments for opioid use disorder
FDA announces new steps to encourage more widespread innovation and development of new treatments for opioid use disorder
FDA takes new steps to advance the development of innovative products for treating opioid use disorder
FDA announces new steps to encourage and support the development of treatment options for people with opioid use disorder
Federal judge enters consent decree against Cantrell Drug Company
Cantrell Drug Company prohibited from manufacturing and distributing sterile drug products in violation of the law
Remarks from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. on Fiscal Year 2019 budget request for FDA
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. remarks to the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations on the FDA’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget
FDA approves first therapy for rare inherited form of rickets, x-linked hypophosphatemia
FDA approved Crysvita (burosumab), the first drug approved to treat adults and children ages 1 year and older with x-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), a rare form of rickets.
Statement by Dr. Susan Mayne on FDA efforts to reduce consumer exposure to arsenic in rice
One way FDA oversees food safety is through monitoring of contaminants in food, such as arsenic, assessing potential exposure and taking steps to reduce exposure
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new efforts to enhance and modernize the FDA’s approach to medical device safety and innovation
The FDA is releasing the Medical Device Safety Action Plan that outlines our vision for how FDA can continue to enhance our programs and processes to assure the safety of medical devices
Rose Acre Farms Recalls Shell Eggs Due to Possible Health Risk
Through an abundance of caution Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana is voluntarily recalling 206,749,248 eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella […]