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

FDA official claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.

• Nov 29

FDA says these 18 brands of cinnamon contain elevated levels of lead

The FDA has identified 18 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. Here's what to know.

• Oct 31

FDA expands warning about cookware that could leach lead into food

The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.

• Oct 24

Walmart recalls Great Value shrimp after FDA warns of radioactive risk

Some packages of Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart are at risk for potential for Cesium-137 contamination, the FDA says.

• Aug 19

High Noon recall warns some Celsius energy drink cans may contain vodka seltzer

Beverage brand High Noon is recalling some of its beach variety packs due to some cans being mislabeled as non-alcoholic Celsius energy drinks.

• Jul 31

FDA approves new blue food dye derived from gardenia fruit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen, for use in a variety of drinks and candies.

• Jul 15

Hartford Bakery, Inc. voluntarily recalls hundreds of loaves of bread

Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.

• Jul 12

Nestle to stop using artificial dyes in U.S. foods, beverages by mid-2026

Nestle says it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It's the latest big food company making that pledge.

• Jun 26

General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027

The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."

• Jun 18

Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from products sold in U.S.

Kraft Heinz said it will remove artificial dyes from its U.S. products by end of 2027 and stop making new products that contain the dyes.

• Jun 17

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs makes dozens sick across 7 states

The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.

• Jun 9

U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China

Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.

• May 23

Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA tightening rules

FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.

• May 21

FDA will OK updated COVID vaccines for some, calls for new clinical trials

The Food and Drug Administration says it has decided to continue approving COVID-19 vaccine updates for seniors and others at higher risk of severe disease, but will require vaccine makers to conduct major new clinical trials before approving them for wider use, so many Americans may not have access to updated shots this fall.

• May 20
• 00:29

High levels of arsenic found in rice sold in stores across U.S., report finds

A report from the organization Healthy Babies, Bright Futures is bringing attention to toxic heavy metals and elements such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury that could be in your rice.

• May 16

FDA approves first-ever at-home test for cervical cancer, alternative to pap smear

The FDA recently approved a new tool in the fight against cervical cancer: the first-ever test that can be done at home. Dr. Ashlesha Patel, associate chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Cook County Health, explains the impact of the test for women.

• May 13
• 01:46

Yellowstone canned baked beans recalled for unlabeled soy

Vietti Food Group is voluntarily recalling some canned baked beans for undeclared soy on the label that could people with a soy allergy at risk, the FDA said.

• May 7

Tomatoes recalled in 14 states due to salmonella risk, FDA says

People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

• May 5

Recalls for Martinelli apple juice, Mauna Loa macadamia nut products

The Food and Drug Administration says the apple juice may contaminated with a poisonous substance, while dark chocolate covered macadamias are being recalled over allergy concerns.

• Apr 27
• 01:00

FDA suspends milk quality testing program for job cuts

The FDA has temporarily paused a milk quality testing program as it is ordered to cut thousands of jobs.

• Apr 24
• 00:27

These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out

The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.

• Apr 23

FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say

Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.

• Apr 3

FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says

About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.

• Mar 19

Workers rally against federal government firings

CBS News has confirmed at least 500 personal services contractors at USAID got a mass email saying they were being fired, as President Donald Trump's cuts to just about every federal agency begin to be felt.

• Feb 19
• 02:04

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