They’re cheap, fast and reliable. Why are at-home COVID-19 tests still not widely available?
A vast majority of people would be willing to use at-home COVID-19 tests to fight the spread, but only if the price is right, according to a new study. However, the current regulatory climate is pricing the tests out of reach.
Some baby foods may be tainted with toxic metals: Report
Parents are encouraged to be on alert after a new congressional report released on Thursday by a subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform found that some baby food may contain toxic metals. Read more now.
FDA committee recommends Pfizer vaccine, clearing way for emergency use authorization
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has voted to recommend the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, all but clearing the way for landmark approval in a months-long effort to turn the tide of the pandemic.
Moderna to file application with FDA for COVID-19 vaccine
A possible coronavirus vaccine developed by the Massachusetts-based biotech firm Moderna will reportedly be subitted to the Food and Drug Administration for approval today.
Using certain pain medications in 2nd half of pregnancy could lead to complications: FDA
The FDA is updating a warning for pregnant women and the use of over-the-counter pain relievers. In a new guidance, painkillers like Advil and Aleve should be avoided by pregnant women in the last four months of the pregnancy. Read more.
Meijer recalls whole and cut cantaloupe due to possible salmonella contamination
Meijer announced an involuntary recall of whole cantaloupe and some cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls out of the fear that they may contain salmonella.
Sliced and packaged fruit from Walmart is being recalled in 9 states
The latest food recall from The Food and Drug Administration includes containers of sliced fruits like apples, mangos, grapes, melons and pineapples. See the products in question now.
Study Finds Fast-Food Chains Are Still Using Wrappers With Toxic PFAS Chemicals
New research indicates that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals’ that have contaminated water supplies around hundreds of military bases nationwide, are being used in fast-food packaging, despite demand from consumers, legislators to phase out the toxins.
FDA Adds to List of Toxic Hand Sanitizers, Warns About Use of at Least 80
The list of hand sanitizers that have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration is growing. The FDA is now warning about the use of more toxic hand sanitizers.
FDA Expands List of Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a list of hand sanitizers it’s urging people to avoid over the risk they contain the toxic, and potentially deadly, ingredient methanol.
