Food and Drug Administration News & Breaking Stories

Coffee recall affects 242 products nationwide due to botulism concern. Check your cans and contact Snapchill for a refund. Stay safe!

Connecticut celebrates Supreme Court decision upholding abortion medication access, but warns of future legal threats post-Roe v. Wade overturn.

Cucumber recall in 14 states due to salmonella risk. Check with retailers for affected produce. FDA testing for larger outbreak.

Consumer Reports finds Lunchables contain lead and cadmium, prompting concerns about health risks. School lunch versions have even more sodium.

Dollar Tree plans to close 600 Family Dollar stores in 2024, with additional closures over the next few years.

Lilly's Open Letter on Tirzepatide Medicines: Mounjaro and Zepbound should not be used for cosmetic weight loss. Patient safety is top priority.

New 'heart-on-a-chip' could change the future of drug testing and disease research. Scientists have developed a device the size of a credit card mimicking the interactions of cells within a human heart.

60 dairy products recalled due to listeria contamination, resulting in 2 deaths, 23 hospitalizations, and 26 illnesses in 11 states.

Elon Musk's Neuralink successfully implants wireless brain chip in human, paving the way for telepathy and restoring autonomy to paralyzed individuals.

Quaker Oats recalls more products due to possible Salmonella contamination, affecting popular Cap'n Crunch cereal and granola bars.

FDA recalls Seneca Foods Corporation's Hy-Vee turkey gravy ahead of Thanksgiving due to mislabeling that could cause severe allergic reactions.

"Lethal Listeria outbreak in the US prompts recall of peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023. Check your fruit!"

CDC warns of listeria outbreak linked to peaches, nectarines, and plums, with 10 hospitalizations and 1 death in 7 states.

The U.S. government is sending out four free Covid tests to households starting Nov. 27. Orders can be placed online.

New diabetes drug Zepbound, also known as tirzepatide, can be sold as a weight-loss drug, helping dieters lose 40-60 pounds.

Florida jury awards family of Maya Kowalski millions of dollars in damages after hospital's actions led to mother's suicide.

A man in Maryland has died six weeks after receiving a transplanted heart from a pig, in a highly experimental surgery.

Dr. Berne's Whole Health is recalling additional eye drops after the FDA found contamination in that brand as well as LightEyez, which has not issued a recall.

Netflix's new film, "Pain Hustlers," sheds light on the roots of the fentanyl crisis in the US pharmaceutical world.

CVS Health is pulling some over-the-counter medicines due to an FDA vote against the effectiveness of a certain ingredient.

California passed a bill aiming to change ingredients in popular candies and snacks, but Skittles will not be affected.

Thieves in Spain are stealing olive oil after a heatwave caused prices to rise, leading to a surge in thefts.

Maui firefighters recount the devastating battle against the Lahaina blaze, the FDA rejects a needle-free alternative to EpiPens, and olive oil prices lead to thefts.

FDA advisory board declares that the popular decongestant ingredient phenylephrine is not effective in treating nasal congestion.

A package of three appropriations bills cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday as the possibility of a government shutdown loomed on the horizon.

Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy reduces the risk of cardiovascular events by 20%, offering medical benefits beyond weight reduction.

Family members of a woman who died from kratom have been awarded $11 million in a federal wrongful death lawsuit.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" due to limited evidence showing a potential link between aspartame and liver cancer. However, the WHO's Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) found the association between aspartame consumption and cancer in humans unconvincing and did not change the acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg per body weight. The WHO is advising moderation and suggests drinking water instead. The US FDA disagrees with the WHO's conclusion, stating that aspartame has been heavily studied and is safe.

FDA approves nonprescription oral contraceptive, Opill, expected to hit stores in early 2024.

Logan Paul confirms engagement to girlfriend Nina Agdal on Instagram.

US officials approve Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, allowing insurance coverage.

WHO warns that aspartame in cold drinks may cause cancer.