FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.

• Dec 23

Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar

A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad​, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.

• Dec 19

Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says

The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.

• Dec 17

Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say

The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.

• Dec 7

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

12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief

The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."

• Dec 3

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

Kroger recalls deli pasta salads due to possible listeria contamination

The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.

• Oct 5

Walmart to remove synthetic dyes, other food additives from store brands

Walmart says it will eliminate preservatives, plasticizers and other chemicals from its house food brands by 2027.

• Oct 1

Kennedy says FDA is reviewing safety of abortion pill mifepristone

Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.

• Sep 26

Dr. Oz says "of course" pregnant women should take Tylenol if a doctor says so

President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.

• Sep 25

Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs

Advisory committee meetings help FDA scientists make decisions and increase public understanding of drug regulation, and abandoning them doesn't make sense, former officials said.

• Sep 12

Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report

President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.

• Sep 9

FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them

The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.

• Aug 27

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

Mousse sunscreen products might not work, FDA warns

Mousse sunscreens made by Supergoop!, Vacation and others pose risk to consumers, FDA says.

• Aug 13

DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk

DermaRite Industries announced​ on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.

• Aug 13

Supplement kratom faces safety concerns: "It's ruining people's lives"

Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.

• Aug 8

Eli Lilly weight loss pill shows promise in latest clinical trial

In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.

• Aug 7

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

Popular yogurt recalled nationwide due to possible plastic pieces

Plastic pieces were discovered in the dome toppers of YoCrunch products, the FDA said in a recall alert.

• Jul 15

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

Italy's Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal

Nutella maker Ferrero will acquire WK Kellogg, known for Corn Flakes, Froot Loops and Rice Krispies.

• Jul 10

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

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