Farm linked to cyclosporaisis outbreak went years without FDA inspection

The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.

• 4H ago

Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead

Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.

• Jul 27

CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak

Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.

• Jul 26

FDA reports new cyclospora outbreak as North Carolina eyes cilantro, parsley

Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.

• Jul 24

What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts

Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.

• Jul 22

Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell

A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.

• Jul 17

Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information

The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.

• Jun 22

How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians

Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.

• Jun 8

Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency

Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.

• May 16

Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks

Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.

• Mar 9

Shredded cheese sold at Walmart and other stores recalled due to metal

The FDA said more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments.

• Dec 4, 2025