FDA alerts about possibly radioactive frozen shrimp available at Walmart
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers about frozen shrimp available at Walmart, advising against eating, selling, or serving these products due to concerns of potential radioactive contamination. This alert comes after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detected the radioactive isotope Cesium-137 in shipping containers at four US ports: […]
FDA asks Walmart to withdraw possibly radioactive shrimp
US regulators are advising customers to refrain from consuming or serving certain shrimp sold at Walmart that could be radioactive. The frozen raw shrimp, part of Walmart’s private label, was recalled after US Customs and Border Protection found Cesium 137 in a shipping container from a supplier at several ports, including Los Angeles, Houston, Savannah, […]
Tobacco official criticizes FDA as he begins his role
Questioning the FDA: A Bold Move by Panama’s Health Director Dr. Reina Roa, who leads health efforts in Panama and is set to head the World Health Organization’s anti-Tobacco Treaty Summit, recently raised eyebrows by critiquing the credibility of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is quite a striking stance, especially coming from […]
FDA criticizes ‘politically motivated’ backlash regarding SSRI health risk assessment in pregnancy
FDA Responses to Criticism Over Antidepressants in Pregnancy The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pushed back against healthcare providers’ concerns regarding its approach to investigating the health risks associated with antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), during pregnancy. Several health organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, have taken issue with […]
FDA suggests reducing sugar standards for orange juice for the first time since 1963
FDA Proposes Revised Sugar Standards for Orange Juice The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking to update long-standing regulations regarding orange juice, a potential boost for citrus growers in America. In a significant move, the FDA aims to lower the minimum sugar content required for pasteurized orange juice for the first time since […]
FDA issues warning to five sunscreen brands, including Supergoop
This summer, some of the most popular beauty products have raised concerns. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about mousse-style sunscreens, suggesting they might not be effective. I think they posted about it on X recently. The alert follows a series of warning letters sent to brands like Super Goop!, Vacation Inc., […]
FDA considers warning label for antidepressants used in pregnancy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering adding a black box warning regarding the use of antidepressants during pregnancy, raising concerns among healthcare providers. They fear such a warning could deter pregnant individuals from pursuing necessary treatment. FDA Commissioner Marty McCurry hosted a panel to discuss the safety of antidepressants, especially serotonin reuptake inhibitors […]
22 Republican Attorneys General Urge RFK Jr. and the FDA to Restore Abortion Pill Safety Rules
Republican Attorneys General Urge Reinstatement of Mifepristone Safety Regulations Over 20 Republican Attorneys General are urging the Trump administration to reinstate safety measures concerning Mifepristone, the first drug in a two-drug regimen for abortions. Led by Chris Kobach, the Attorney General from Kansas, the group wrote to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Director of the […]
FDA may complicate access to COVID shots for young children
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is contemplating withdrawing approval for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine aimed at healthy children under five. Pfizer’s three-dose vaccine for kids aged 6 months to 5 years has been available under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for quite some time. However, the company indicates that the FDA is considering its approval […]
Pfizer indicates that its COVID vaccine might lose FDA approval.
FDA’s Decision on Pfizer Vaccine for Young Children The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that it cannot extend emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine intended for children under five. This development may remove the only COVID-19 vaccine currently accessible for this age group. A Pfizer representative indicated, “We are […]