FDA investigating lead in applesauce pouches
There is growing concern over a lead poisoning outbreak tied to pouches of cinnamon applesauce for children, which one FDA official says could have been "intentional." CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
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Coca-Cola recalls 2,000 Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange soda packs
Coca-Cola's recall impacts 12-pack cans of soda distributed in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, the FDA said in a filing.
What's at stake in major Supreme Court cases
The Supreme Court took on two new cases Wednesday: One on the abortion pill, and the other relating to Jan. 6 and former President Donald Trump. Jan Crawford and Jessica Levinson explore the issues at stake in each case.
Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak
Federal officials issued their first guidelines on preparing morel mushrooms after a deadly food poisoning outbreak in Montana, noting the toxins in the delicacy aren't fully understood.
Possible breakthrough for sickle cell disease
The FDA is set to decide Friday on a gene editing technique for patients with sickle cell disease. It would be the first use of CRISPR in the United States to treat a disease. CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Biden delays menthol cigarette ban decision
The Biden administration is holding off on banning menthol cigarettes -- even though health experts say doing so would save lives. Dr. Enid Neptune, scientific adviser for the American Lung Association, joins CBS News to discuss.
How much caffeine is too much? Panera drinks raise questions
Consuming some caffeine is typically harmless for adults, but having too much can be dangerous. Here's what to know about potential health effects.
Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.
The FDA and the manufacturer were alerted to Profemur titanium hips breaking inside U.S. patients as of 2005. It took 15 years to recall the devices. Many fractures could have been avoided.
Here's what to know about the deadly cantaloupe salmonella outbreak
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
FDA warns about Neptune's Fix supplements after reports of hospitalizations
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
Do COVID-19 tests still work after they expire? Here's how to tell.
The FDA has lengthened the shelf lives of some COVID-19 tests that still deliver accurate results past their printed expiration dates.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
Which eye drops have been recalled? Full list of impacted products
More than two dozen types of eye drops are involved in 2023's latest recall, according to a notice posted by the FDA.
FDA approves new weight loss drug Zepbound
The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound drug for weight loss. It's set to hit the market by the end of the year. Nancy Chen has more.
FDA approves new weight loss drug Zepbound
The FDA has approved a new drug from Eli Lilly to help Americans lose weight: Zepbound. The drug is a new formula of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro and it joins other medications like Ozempic and Wegovy as weapons against obesity. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joined CBS News to discuss the new drug and its potential side effects.
FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic
It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.
The FDA is worried about contaminated eye drops. Here's what to know.
Federal regulators have warned consumers to stop using dozens of eye drop products this year. Here's how to stay safe.
FDA warns eye drops may cause infection. Here are 27 products to avoid.
FDA urged recall of eye drops exposed to insanitary conditions at factory, but products listed may still be available for sale and pose risk of infection, agency says.
FDA warns 26 eyedrops could cause infections
The FDA Monday warned against using more than two dozen over-the-counter eyedrops because of an eye infection risk that could lead to blindness.
FDA warns about giving probiotics to babies after infant's death
U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning about using probiotic products for preterm infants due to potentially fatal health risks.
FDA looking into claim woman died after drinking Panera Bread lemonade
The Food and Drug Administration said they are looking into the death of a student with a heart condition whose parents allege died after consuming a caffeinated drink at Panera Bread.
CVS pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
FDA looks to ban hair straighteners with formaldehyde. Here's what to know.
The Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on chemical hair smoothing and straightening products that contain formaldehyde due to potential health impacts like increased cancer risk.
Cantaloupe recall over salmonella contamination
About 6,500 cases of cantaloupes from Eagle Produce's Kandy Brand have been recalled across 19 states and Washington, D.C., over concerns they could be contaminated with salmonella.
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