Tag Archives: FDA

  • News beef

    22,737 pounds of beef recalled on E. coli fears

    22,737 pounds of ground beef products are being recalled on fears that they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

  • Health / News

    FDA considers tough rules for tanning bed use among teens

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants tighter regulation of indoor tanning beds, citing concerns about equipment malfunctions that have resulted in consumers getting excess radiation.

  • News

    ‘Morning-after’ pill availability stirs some debate

    Soon the “morning -after” pill will be available, to 15-year-olds and up, without parental permission and without a prescription.

  • Health

    FDA probes caffeinated gum

    The Food and Drug Administration is taking a look at a new caffeinated chewing gum, worried about the potential impact on children

  • Health / News New Cigarette Health Warnings

    FDA changes course on graphic warning labels for cigarettes

    Instead of waiting to see how the Supreme Court viewed the cigarette labels, the FDA has decided to create new warning labels.

  • Health / News vending_soda_generic

    Group wants FDA to regulate sugar content in sodas

    A consumer advocacy group submitted a petition Wednesday, urging the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the sugar in soda and soft drinks.

  • News nutritionfacts

    FDA seeks upgrade for nutriton labels

    The government’s latest research shows consumers are misreading the labels – and may be consuming a lot more calories than they think.

  • Health

    New FDA rules target foodborne illnesses

    The Food and Drug Administration proposed two new rules Friday that it estimates could eliminate up to 1.25 million foodborne illnesses each year from.

  • News

    Mislabeled fish a health risk

    Nearly 40 percent of seafood sold in New York City is mislabeled, according to a conservation group’s new report.

  • News licorice

    FDA: Black licorice proves more dangerous than one would think

    Too much black licorice this Halloween could come with some unwanted side effects.

  • News Beef, T bone steak

    Report finds that unsafe food is putting lives at risk

    The number of Americans falling ill or dying from contaminated food has increased 44% in the past two years alone.

  • News

    FDA investigates deaths that could be linked to Monster Energy Drinks

    The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of five deaths after people drank Monster Energy Drinks.