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US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply
U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would urge food makers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply, but stopped short of promising a formal ban and offered few specifics on how they intended to achieve the sweeping change.
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A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to publicize it
The outbreak linked to romaine lettuce killed one person and sickened at least 88 more, including a 9-year-old boy who nearly died of kidney failure.
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Dallas County cancels 50 community vaccination events as DOGE cuts CDC, FDA jobs
The Trump administration’s decision to drastically reduce the federal workforce is impacting North Texas as dozens of vaccination events are canceled.
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HHS layoffs impacting Dallas County Health Department
The Trump administration carried out mass layoffs across the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday, impacting health agencies in North Texas. 온라인카지노사이트 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us more.
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FDA's top vaccine scientist, Dr. Peter Marks, is out
In his resignation letter, Marks wrote that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanted “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
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What is the HHS?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manages government-funded health insurance programs, monitors infectious diseases, inspects foods and hospitals, and more.
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What is a product recall?
Recalls occur when manufacturers and distributors remove products “that present a risk of injury or gross deception or are otherwise defective,” according to the FDA.
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What is the FDA?
The Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency that regulates drug, food and other products to protect public’s health.
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5 things to know about Dr. Marty Makary
Here are five things to know about surgeon and author Dr. Marty Makary.
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FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues
If confirmed to lead the powerful regulatory agency, Dr. Marty Makary would take over at a turbulent period for FDA.
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Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries
Flu vaccine makers may face a last-minute scramble to produce enough doses after an FDA advisory committee meeting was abruptly canceled.
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FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots
The canceled meeting comes just days after a CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was abruptly postponed.
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Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs resolved, FDA says
Shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy that have been in place for more than two years have been resolved, as supplies of obesity treatments improve.
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How the FDA's approval for food additives works, and why experts say a loophole allows companies to bypass it
Experts say that for decades, a legal loophole has allowed companies to include chemical additives that could be potentially dangerous to consumers’ health.
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Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking the action because studies found that the dye, also known as erythrosine, caused cancer in lab rats.
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More than 2 million donut products recalled over listeria contamination risk
The FDA classified the recall as Class II.
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FDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute pain
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, 온라인카지노사이트 News reported.
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FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
Federal health officials are backing the health benefits of nicotine pouches, ruling that Philip Morris International’s Zyn can help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
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FDA bans Red No. 3 dye from food and ingested drugs
Red No. 3 is a synthetic dye that has been linked to cancer in animals and is already banned or severely restricted in places outside the U.S., including Australia, Japan and countries in the European Union.
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FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
The new labels will put saturated fat, sodium and added sugar directly in front of shoppers in an effort to nudge people to make healthier choices.