Public health agencies are warning that counterfeit Botox has been discovered in multiple states and is suspected to be connected to several individuals reporting bad reactions following the injections for cosmetic use. NTD’s Christina Corona tells us more on the counterfeit injection.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner on April 11 said that ivermectin does not work at all against COVID-19, just days after his agency deleted social media posts that had urged people not to use the drug as a COVID-19 treatment. “If you look at the randomized trials of ivermectin, and there’s many […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning over a device that could perforate the heart and has been linked to 49 deaths and 129 serious injuries. The FDA sent out its highest-level alert for Impella Left Sided Blood Pumps made by Abiomed, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary. “The FDA has […]
The Supreme Court appears unlikely to limit access to mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill. Julie Marie Blake, senior counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, the organization representing the plaintiffs opposed to the FDA’s mifepristone policies, explains how the regulator is failing to protect women’s health. Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal fellow of The Heritage […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public to avoid using certain over-the-counter topical products marketed to relieve pain before, during, or after specific cosmetic procedures, including microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, tattooing, and piercing. The agency has issued warning letters to six companies responsible for manufacturing these products, citing violations of federal […]
What to Know About Today’s Hearing By Catherine Yang The Supreme Court appeared skeptical that the doctors group who challenged the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) loosening of regulations of the abortion pill mifepristone had the right to bring the case. Justice Neil Gorsuch pointed out that the universal injunction the group was requesting is […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised Americans to not use plastic syringes made in China, as further investigation shows that the products’ problem is “more widespread” than expected. The FDA announced in November 2023 that it was looking into reports of leaks, breakages, changes of dimensions, and other quality problems with plastic syringes […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to remove social media posts and webpages that urged people to stop taking ivermectin to treat COVID-19, according to a settlement dated March 21. The FDA has already removed a page that said: “Should I take ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19? No.” Within 21 days, […]
The U.S. health regulator on Thursday classified the recall of blood pumps made by Johnson & Johnson’s Abiomed unit as the most serious and said their use could cause serious injuries or death. The recalled devices, Impella Left Sided Blood Pumps, are used in providing short-term support to pumping chambers of the heart during some […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging food services in 15 states to discard or return bags of various types of shredded cheeses distributed by Sargento over concerns of potential listeria contamination. According to the distributor, the potentially contaminated packages—with “use-by” dates stretching from Feb. 5 through July of this year—were sold to food […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Friday the first weight-loss drug for use to reduce the risks of life-threatening cardiovascular events in overweight or obese adults. Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said that it received FDA approval to update the labeling of its weight loss drug Wegovy stating that it can be used to […]
Ground cinnamon sold by U.S. discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said cinnamon sold by stores including the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar contains lead at levels that could be unsafe for people, particularly children, with […]
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed on Thursday that it has traced the origin of the elevated lead and chromium levels found in Wanabana fruit puree pouches. The affected products—cinnamon-flavored applesauce and apple puree pouches from the brands WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis—were voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer Wanabana in November last year, […]
Reuters Newsmaker interviews Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf. Mr. Califf, an FDA veteran serving his second term as commissioner, discusses the agency’s response and priorities for the year ahead in a conversation with Reuters U.S. Healthcare and Pharma Editor Caroline Humer. The interview is held in Maryland at 9:30 a.m. ET on […]
A recall of products containing cheese linked to a bacterial contamination reported this month expanded to salads and taco kits, officials say. The company, Rizo-Lopez, based in Modesto, California, recalled dozens of products related to the recall, saying that a listeria bacterial outbreak forced it to do so. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday. Xolair, the brand name for the drug omalizumab, became the first medication approved to reduce allergic reactions caused by accidental exposure to food triggers. Patients as young as […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in an update this week that previously recalled Philips breathing devices and ventilators used to treat sleep apnea may be linked to hundreds of deaths. In a statement issued on Jan. 31, the FDA said that since April 2021, it has received more than 116,000 medical device […]
A Florida-based applesauce maker and a major retailer are facing a lawsuit over allegations that the companies failed to uphold safety regulations in marketing some of their products aimed at children. The lawsuit was initiated by a North Carolina family against applesauce maker WanaBana and retail giant Dollar Tree. The claim was filed last week […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is evaluating reports of side effects such as hair loss and suicidal thoughts in people taking medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy. These drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, are approved to treat diabetes or weight loss. They include semaglutide, branded as Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy; liraglutide, branded […]
