Tag: Food & Drug Administration
FDA Delays Decision on New Alzheimer’s Drug
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Instead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected,...
Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at...
Phenylephrine Sales Sizeable and Steady Despite Efficacy Concerns
Most phenylephrine products are coformulated with antihistamines or antitussives
Cinnamon Processor in Ecuador Is Culprit Behind Lead-Tainted Applesauce, FDA Says
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches...
FDA Panel Addresses Accuracy Issues With Pulse Oximeters and Skin Tone
Panel concentrated on how to ensure the accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones before they reach drugstore shelves
Philips Suspends U.S. Sales of CPAP, Ventilator Machines After Recall
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021,...
Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- At least 251 cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted fruit puree pouches...
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Ozempic
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has uncovered counterfeit Ozempic shots in the...
Unapproved ‘Fat-Dissolving’ Injections Are Leaving Patients Maimed, FDA Warns
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People are being maimed by unauthorized fat-dissolving injections meant to tighten up double...
FDA Moves Closer to Banning Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
Agency says ban has 'the potential to significantly reduce disease and death' and reduce 'youth experimentation and addiction'