A recall has been initiated for two thousand cans of Diet Coke, Sprite, and Fanta Orange that were distributed in the Southern states. As per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Coca-Cola initiated a recall involving 1,557 cases of Sprite, 417 cases of Diet Coke, and 14 cases of Fanta …
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FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, the first treatment to use CRISPR
On Friday, federal officials announced the approval of the first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, which affects close to 100,000 people. The advancement is good news for the thousands who have inherited blood disorder that causes terrible pain crises and early death. A second, similar treatment is expected …
Read More »FDA Expands Cantaloupe Recall After Salmonella Infections Increase
The number of people sickened by salmonella from cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week, causing the FDA to expand its recall. U.S. health officials have since recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes as the number of people who have become ill by salmonella has more …
Read More »FDA Proposes Ban on Additive Found In Fruity Sports Drinks and Sodas
On Thursday, the FDA proposed banning brominated vegetable oil, an ingredient in drinks like Gatorade and Mountain Dew, as it’s linked to potential health risks, including harm to the liver, heart, and brain. According to reports, brominated vegetable oil is a beverage additive that prevents ingredient separation but contains bromine, …
Read More »FDA Warns Parents Not to Purchase or Feed Kids WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches Due to ‘Elevated Levels of Lead’
The FDA is advising parents who have given their children WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree to have their children undergo blood tests. Due to concerns about elevated lead levels, WanaBana has initiated a voluntary recall of the pouches, which are available at various retailers, including Amazon and Sam’s Club. The …
Read More »FDA Warns That 26 Eye Drop Products Being Sold At CVS, Rite Aid And Target Could Cause Blindness
The FDA has flagged over two dozen over-the-counter eye drop products at all major retailers like CVS, Target, and Rite Aid. According to reports, consumers are being advised of these products because of potential eye infections due to unsanitary manufacturing conditions, which could lead to partial vision loss or blindness. …
Read More »The FDA Plans To Issue A Ban On Hair-Straightening Chemical Products
The US Food and Drug Administration intends to suggest a prohibition on specific hair-straightening items, including chemical relaxers and pressing products. According to spokesperson Courtney Rhodes, the agency is preparing to introduce a regulation banning hair-straightening products that include formaldehyde and other substances, such as methylene or glycol. If the …
Read More »Serena Williams Reaches A New Milestone As The First Athlete To Receive CFDA’s Fashion Icon Award
Serena Williams just became the first athlete to be honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the CFDA Fashion Awards. During her Grand Slam victories, Williams pursued her passion for fashion by enrolling in fashion school. In 2018, she successfully launched her own clothing line known as S by Serena. …
Read More »The FDA Has Recalled Seasoning Products Due To Rodent Feces Contamination
A seasoning company has issued a recall for a variety of seasonings due to the discovery of rodent droppings in samples of oregano. According to the FDA, Regal Foods, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of several seasoning products containing oregano. These include Italian seasoning, oregano leaves, taco seasoning, herbs …
Read More »FDA Considers Artificial Wombs as Potential Lifesavers for Premature Babies
On Wednesday, the FDA met to discuss the concept of artificial wombs, which simulate a womb-like environment for premature babies, potentially aiding their survival by providing nutrients and medications through umbilical cord-like connections. Artificial wombs offer the possibility of providing an environment for extremely premature infants born before 28 weeks …
Read More »FDA Advisory Board Rules That Many Over-The-Counter Decongestants Really Don’t Work
If you’ve taken an over-the-counter decongestant pill and noticed you didn’t feel better, it’s likely because it doesn’t work. The Food and Drug Administration has dropped a bombshell regarding a common cold and allergy meds ingredient known as phenylephrine. This drug is found in many OTC pills, such as Sudafed, …
Read More »The FDA Issues A Recall On Several Pregnancy And Ovulation Tests
The Food and Drug Administration has initiated an immediate recall for a range of pregnancy and ovulation tests. On Friday, the agency announced that the tests were no longer safe. The Food and Drug Administration has stated that Universal Meditech, the manufacturer, has ceased support for the tests. This decision …
Read More »FDA Issues A Recall For Ice Cream Sold In 19 States Due To Listeria Outbreak
A New York-based frozen food company is recalling ice cream products due to potential contamination with listeria. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled the Real Kosher brand Soft Serve On The Go. The investigation by the FDA pertains to the ice cream, which has been distributed across …
Read More »FDA Issues Warning and Voluntary Recall of Birth Control Pills Due to Potential ‘Reduced Effectiveness’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned about a popular type of birth control pill that may have “reduced effectiveness.” Earlier this week, the FDA warned that two batches of Tydemy, a prescribed oral contraceptive, might have lower ascorbic acid levels, making the contraceptive less effective. “This potential reduction …
Read More »First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Approved By FDA
The first birth control pill in the US to be distributed without a prescription was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. Federal officials have made a groundbreaking decision by approving the progestin-only pill, known as Opill, which is manufactured by French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma and its …
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