FDA reversing its stance on black box warnings for hormone therapy

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on why the agency now refers to those warnings as one of the biggest mistakes in modern medicine.

• Nov 10
• 02:34

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 approves new menopause drug without hormones. Here's what to know.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new medication that does not contain hormones to treat hot flashes due to menopause.

• Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

What to know about the FDA's plan to phase out food dyes

Scott Faber, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, EWG joins CBS New York to discuss petroleum-based food dyes and the FDA's plan to phase them out.

• Apr 24
• 03:25

Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Mar 28

FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage

The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.

• Feb 22

FDA issues warning to users of popular weight-loss drugs

Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.

• Feb 14
• 05:10

Proposed FDA rule could lower nicotine levels in tobacco products

The FDA announced a proposed rule last week that would require the tobacco industry to lower nicotine levels in combusted tobacco products. The proposal would apply to cigarettes, tobacco, and cigars. Despite a steady decline in smoking rates, the CDC estimates that cigarette smoking causes 1 out of every 5 deaths in the us every year. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains.

• Jan 20
• 03:14

FDA bans red dye no. 3 from foods, medicines and candy

Peter Lurie, President, Center For Science in the Public Interest joins CBS New York to talk about the dangers of red dye no. 3 and what the ban means for the food in America.

• Jan 16
• 04:45

FDA bans popular ingredient red dye 3

As CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports, the move may have you looking a little closer at nutrition labels going forward.

• Jan 15
• 02:20

FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals

The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.

• Jan 15

Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk

Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.

• Dec 19, 2024

Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak

Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.

• Nov 22, 2024

Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak. These are the brands impacted.

Grimmway Farms​, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.

• Nov 17, 2024

Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter

The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.

• Nov 12, 2024

FDA updates mammography regulations to require breast density reporting

Valerie Nelson, Manager of Advocacy and Government Affairs with Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss the latest breast cancer detection guidelines.

• Sep 4, 2024
• 06:16

Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to arsenic concerns

Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. due to potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic.

• Aug 26, 2024

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