Popular pancake mix recall upgraded to ‘deadly’ risk by FDA
On February 13, the FDA classified the recall as Class 1, its most serious type, meaning consumption of the affected products poses a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.” While this classification update may seem delayed, it’s in line with the FDA’s standard communication process, reports Yahoo News.
Lemonade Recall Update for Eight States as FDA Sets Risk Level
According to a release from the FDA, Oak Cliff Beverage Works (OCBW) of Dallas, Texas issued a voluntary recall of its Beverage Base Lemonade on January 31. The cent
Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle
The start-up Loyal developed a pill to extend dogs’ lifespan that has been recognized by the FDA as having “reasonable expectation of effectiveness.”
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Popular lemonade recalled by FDA for cancer-linked chemical
Though approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for regulated use, concerns have been raised about its potential health effects. Research suggests that Yellow 5 may contribute to hyperactivity in children, allergic reactions, and even DNA damage.
FDA delays when a final rule on what foods can be labeled as ‘healthy’ goes into effect
The US Food and Drug Administration’s new standards for foods before they can be labeled as “healthy” on their packaging will go into effect about two months later than planned, according to a government document scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday.

Trump Accidentally Fired FDA Medical Device Reviewers

Oops! Trump Accidentally Fired FDA Medical Device Reviewers
FDA rehires staff to its medical devices division after mass layoffs
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FDA moves to rehire medical device, food safety and other staffers fired days earlier
Barely a week after mass firings at the Food and Drug Administration, some probationary staffers received unexpected news over the weekend: The government wants them back.
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Pixel Watch 3 gets FDA approval to alert you if you’re dying
It noted at the time more countries would get access as regulators approved the feature, and the FDA was apparently the first to come through outside of Europe, boosting support to 15 countries. The Pixel Watch 3 doesn't include any new or unique sensors ...
Listeria outbreak linked with supplemental shakes now stands at 12 deaths, FDA says
Listeria Outbreak From Frozen Shakes Kills 12, Sickens 38
A listeria outbreak tied to frozen shakes served in hospitals and long-term care facilities has sickened at least 38 people and killed 12, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The shakes,
Map Shows States With Listeria Cases as FDA Recalls Nutritional Shake
Ex-FDA commissioner on implications of agency’s ‘unreasonable’ jobs cuts
Dr. Robert Califf, former FDA commissioner and instructor at Duke Department of Medicine, explains the negative implications of over 700 jobs being cut from the agency under the Trump administration.
FDA Asks 300 Fired Scientists to Return
The FDA plans to rehire around 300 people in total, according to four sources with secondhand knowledge of the situation, following President Donald Trump’s rush last week to fire employees at the agency responsible for reviewing drugs, food safety, medical devices and tobacco. Reuters could not verify the figure.

Drug compounders sue FDA over semaglutide status

Drug compounders sue US FDA over removal of Wegovy, Ozempic from shortage list
Drug compounders sue over weight loss drugs’ removal from FDA shortage list
Drug compounders sue FDA over declaration ending Wegovy shortage