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

Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states

Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.

• Dec 11

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

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

Oncologist sentenced to prison for illegally selling $17M in cancer drugs

A Metro Detroit oncologist accused of illegally selling more than $17 million in prescription cancer drugs will spend the next year and a half in prison.

• Nov 18

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

Federal agencies reviewing abortion drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing evidence about the safety and efficacy of the abortion drug mifepristone. The Trump administration says the move is an effort to protect women's health.

• Sep 26
• 00:25

Trump gives announcement about acetaminophen as Tylenol maker and medical experts push back

The Food and Drug Administration says it has started the process to change labeling for the pain reliever acetaminophen regarding its use during pregnancy, although a timeline is not known as to when that change will be seen on drugstore packaging. CBS News has this report.

• Sep 23
• 03:12

FDA authorizes new COVID-19 vaccine, issues new guidelines

The Food and Drug Administration has rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old. Dr. Molly O'Shea discusses what changed, the choices that are available for vaccinations, and what parents should talk about with their pediatricians.

• Aug 29
• 04:23

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

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

Power Stick deodorant recalled because of manufacturing defects

More than 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant were recalled over manufacturing defects, according to the FDA.

• Jul 17

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

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

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

Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy sales on Hims & Hers over "deceptive marketing"

Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.

• Jun 23

FDA approves HIV prevention drug taken as twice-yearly injection

Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo​ from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.

• Jun 18

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

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