Tag: Safety: Food
Publix Recalls Baby Food Over Possible Lead Contamination
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Publix is recalling one of its popular GreenWise baby food pouches because it...
FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety
Program includes review of existing chemicals, developing final, systematic process for postmarket review
Toxic Metals Found in All Rice Samples in New Report
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new report says rice sold in U.S. stores contains toxic heavy metals,...
Three New Color Food Additives From Natural Sources Approved by FDA
Approvals align with agency's goal of phasing out petroleum-based dyes in the national food supply
Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but...
HHS, FDA Offer Timeline for Phasing Out Petroleum-Based Food Dyes
FDA to establish national standard and timeline for food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives
Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked to More Tick Species
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone...
FDA Unveils Transparency Tool for Easy Check of Contaminant Levels in Foods
Tool is an online, searchable database that provides a consolidated list of contaminant levels
Parents Feel They Are Lacking Information About Bird Flu
41 percent of parents wish the government was doing more to address bird flu
RFK Jr. Pushes for Stricter Oversight of Chemicals in Food
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is taking steps to...
