[ad_1] Supply from drugmakers for the stimulant medications most commonly prescribed for ADHD are still falling short of demand, the Food and Drug Administration says, and many Americans who rely on these treatments are wondering why the nationwide shortage is continuing into its second year. Federal officials say they believe this year’s caps on production…
[ad_1] Authorities in Ecuador have named a suspect in their investigation of now-recalled lead-tainted applesauce, which has been linked to poisonings of more than 400 Americans across 43 states, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday — but U.S authorities have “limited authority” to take steps against him. Ecuador’s authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a…
[ad_1] The manufacturer behind now-recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches failed to ever test its product for heavy metals, the Food and Drug Administration found in a recent inspection, among several shortfalls by the plant now linked to hundreds of lead poisonings nationwide. The FDA’s citation, outlined in a document obtained by CBS News through a freedom of…
[ad_1] Quaker Oats expands granola product recall Quaker Oats expands granola product recall due to salmonella risk 00:19 Quaker Oats is expanding a prior recall to include additional cereals, granola bars and snacks sold across the U.S. because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled products are sold throughout the 50 states, Puerto Rico,…
[ad_1] Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods is recalling several types of its Benny T’s dry hot sauces because the product labels do not disclose that the sauces contain wheat flour, a potential allergen. The recall comprises five flavors of chile pepper-based dry sauces that come in 1.5-ounce jars, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based food company said…
[ad_1] Looking to reduce your exposure to plasticizers in the new year? Contrary to what you might think, shopping organic and avoiding plastic food packaging isn’t a surefire way to avoid harmful chemicals such as BPA and phthalates. According to new research from Consumer Reports, phthalates and bisphenols — two chemicals linked to various health risks such…
[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration is looking into whether three possible health issues or side effects, including hair loss and thoughts of suicide, might be linked to a group of medications that have boomed in popularity for their use in weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. The probe into these issues was…
[ad_1] Living with diabetes, Carlton “PeeWee” Gautney Jr. relied on a digital device about the size of a deck of playing cards to pump insulin into his bloodstream. The pump, manufactured by device maker Medtronic, connected plastic tubing to an insulin reservoir, which Gautney set to release doses of the vital hormone over the course…
[ad_1] Coca-Cola recalls soda over “foreign material” Coca-Cola issues soda recall over “foreign material” 00:27 Coca-Cola is recalling 2,000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta Orange soda cans because they may contain “foreign material.” The recall comprises 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, including 1,557 packs of Sprite, 417 of Diet Coke and 14 of Fanta…
[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use or purchase any products from the supplement brand called Neptune’s Fix after receiving multiple reports of severe reactions, including seizures and hospitalizations. The FDA says it is testing samples for illegal and harmful ingredients. Neptune’s Fix supplements purport to contain tianeptine, an opioid…
