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U.S. government propose graphic cigarette warning labels

Washington - The federal government hopes new larger, graphic warning labels for cigarettes that include images of corpses, cancer patients, and diseased lungs and teeth will help snuff out tobacco use.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 9 comments

Split opinions on GE salmon means FDA decision is stalled

While the US Food and Drug Administration declined to make a decision on AquaBounty's genetically engineered salmon, AquAdvantage, opponents are not taking a break.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 1 comment

Bone fracture risk increases with some antacid drugs, says FDA

Washington - There is a possible increased risk of bone fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine if you take certain drugs for heartburn, acid reflux, or ulcers, warns the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is seeking stronger warning labels for these medications.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman

U.S. company knowingly sold salmonella-contaminated product

Basic Food Flavours, a company that makes food flavourings, has been recalling products that used its hydrolyzed vegetable protein after finding it was contaminated with Salmonella.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 2 comments

Report: U.S. FDA cannot regulate bottled water

The irony about bottled water is that most people who drink it believe they are making a healthier choice than plain old tap water. But is this really so?

In the Media by M Dee Dubroff - 20 comments

Unregulated Herbal Supplements Pose Serious Health Risks

While visiting with a friend a few days ago I happened to mention that I am diabetic and sometimes have problems sleeping. She said, “That's okay, I can cure that,” then gave me kava. It's likely she didn't know kava is risky for those with diabetes

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 3 comments

Florida woman accused of adding poison to baby food in store

A Tamarac, Florida woman, was caught on closed-circuit TV video footage of a supermarket allegedly adding poison with an eye dropper to jars of Earth's Best banana baby food. Cops say she did this for 15 minutes before a customer alerted personnel.

In the Media by Adriana Stuijt - 3 comments

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Curb on antibiotics in animals urged

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration called on drug companies to limit the use of antibiotics in farm animals to curb surge in drug-resistant bacteria.

FDA Rejects Ban on BPA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is deliberating whether or not to ban bisphenol A (BPA), the controversial chemical often used in food packaging.

FDA Tries Fix on Cancer Drug Shortage

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved new suppliers for two cancer drugs in an effort to curb the largest nationwide drug shortage in nearly a decade. The shortage should ease in the next two weeks, the agency said.

Canadian-made orange juice seized by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has detained several shipments of imported orange juice, including some made in Canada, after finding traces of an illegal fungicide.

FDA warns about multiple sclerosis vein procedure

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about a controversial and experimental neck vein procedure for people with multiple sclerosis.