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FDA plans to limit COVID shots to those over 65 or with high-risk conditions

Wednesday, May 21

(WASHINGTON) -- In a major policy change, the Food and Drug Administration has announced a plan to limit access to future COVID-19 shots only to people over 65 years old or those with an underlying health condition.This change would apply to any future updated... Read More.

FDA approves, expands 3 natural color additives after RFK Jr.s plan to remove artificial food dyes

Friday, May 9

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Friday additional color additives from natural sources in line with the Department of Health and Human Services' goal to eliminate artificial food dyes.The agency approved two dyes and expanded approval of a third,... Read More.

HHS, FDA move to phase out 8 artificial food dyes in the US

Tuesday, April 22

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday a series of measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes and colorings from America’s food supply by the end of next year.Speaking at a news... Read More.

Unanimous Supreme Court upholds FDA block of flavored vapes

Wednesday, April 2

(WASHINGTON) -- A unanimous Supreme Court on Wednesday backed the Food and Drug Administration's refusal to authorize the sale of kid-friendly flavored e-cigarettes and vapes, including the flavors "Killer Kustard Blueberry," "Rainbow Road," and "Pineapple Express."Justice Samuel Alito, in his opinion for the court,... Read More.

FDA cancels pivotal advisory meeting about next seasons flu vaccine

Thursday, February 27

(WASHINGTON) -- A Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory committee meeting that was set to discuss what flu strains to include in next season's flu vaccine has been canceled, multiple sources told ABC News, leaving some to wonder if the meeting cancelation will delay... Read More.

FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication, 1st of its kind in more than 20 years

Thursday, January 30

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a new type of prescription pain medication for adults to treat moderate to severe acute pain.The drug, called Journavx (suzetrigine) and manufactured by biotech company Vertex Pharmaceuticals, is a non-opioid painkiller,... Read More.

RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines

Saturday, January 18

(WASHINGTON) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary, asked the federal government to revoke its authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021, just as vaccinated Americans began returning to a sense of normalcy after pandemic lockdowns.The request... Read More.

FDA bans use of Red No. 3 dye in food, drinks

Wednesday, January 15

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products.The agency said Wednesday it is amending its color additive regulations to no longer allow the use of Red No. 3 in food,... Read More.

FDA begins testing aged raw cows milk cheese samples nationwide for bird flu

Tuesday, December 31

(NEW YORK) -- Federal health officials have begun collecting samples of aged raw cow's milk cheese across the U.S. to test for bird flu, the Food and Drug Administration announced.Sample collection started at the end of this month and is expected to be... Read More.

Systane eye drops recalled due to fungal contamination: FDA

Friday, December 27

(WASHINGTON) -- One lot of eye drops is being voluntarily recalled due to potential fungal contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this week.The eye drops, Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, are single vial drops available in a 25-count box and... Read More.

FDA escalates recall of Costco eggs to include risks of severe illness or death

Thursday, December 26

(NEW YORK) -- In the days leading up to Christmas, the Food and Drug Administration has further raised the red flag on some eggs distributed to Costco locations linked to possible salmonella exposure.The agency reclassified the affected eggs to the highest Class 1 alert... Read More.

FDA approves Eli Lilly’s obesity medication for obstructive sleep apnea

Saturday, December 21

(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has expanded the approval of Eli Lilly’s obesity medication Zepbound to include treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea for people with obesity -- the first medication approved for the condition.The new, expanded Zepbound approval means that insurance providers,... Read More.

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FDA plans to limit COVID shots to those over 65 or with high-risk conditions

FDA approves, expands 3 natural color additives after RFK Jr.s plan to remove artificial food dyes

HHS, FDA move to phase out 8 artificial food dyes in the US

Unanimous Supreme Court upholds FDA block of flavored vapes

FDA cancels pivotal advisory meeting about next seasons flu vaccine

FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication, 1st of its kind in more than 20 years

RFK Jr. petitioned FDA in 2021 to revoke authorization of all COVID vaccines

FDA bans use of Red No. 3 dye in food, drinks

FDA begins testing aged raw cows milk cheese samples nationwide for bird flu

Systane eye drops recalled due to fungal contamination: FDA

FDA escalates recall of Costco eggs to include risks of severe illness or death

FDA approves Eli Lilly’s obesity medication for obstructive sleep apnea

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