September 23, 2009
FDA issues safety alert for personal emergency-response buttons worn around the neck
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Tuesday to users of personal emergency-response buttons worn around the neck that they present a potential choking hazard.
September 18, 2009
FDA warns about eyelash thickener claims
The Food and Drug Administration has warned Allergan Inc. that the Web site for its eyelash thickener Latisse is misleading because it avoids or downplays risks associated with the product.
September 03, 2009
FDA says lump found in Florida couple’s can of Diet Pepsi was a frog
The Food and Drug Administration has determined that the nasty lump a Florida couple found inside a can of Diet Pepsi earlier this summer was either a frog or toad.
August 04, 2009
FDA: Arthritis drugs pose cancer risk to children
The FDA is adding stronger warnings to a group of best-selling arthritis drugs because they can increase the risk of cancer in children and adolescents.
July 23, 2009
FDA and health experts warn against use of e-cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that laboratory tests on popular smoking devices known as electronic cigarettes have found they contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals dangerous to humans.
July 15, 2009
Is your bottled water safe?
Although you may think that bottled water is a safer option than tap, two new reports show that the store-bought stuff is actually less regulated than the water you get out of your faucet for free.
Pain relief can spiral into addiction to prescription drugs
People who abuse prescription drugs often do so believing the pills are safe because they are prescribed by doctors and approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
July 08, 2009
Government tightens food safety standards
Top Obama administration officials outlined several new initiatives to safeguard the country’s food supply, saying the recent spate of food-borne illnesses is unacceptable.
July 01, 2009
FDA advisers vote to take Vicodin and Percocet off market
A government advisory panel voted Tuesday to recommend eliminating prescription drugs that combine acetaminophen with narcotics—such as Vicodin and Percocet—because of their risk for overdose and for severe liver injury.
June 30, 2009
Is acetaminophen safe? FDA holds hearings
The FDA is trying to make sure you don’t overdose on Acetaminophen and cause serious liver damage, even death.
June 16, 2009
FDA warns against use of popular cold remedy Zicam
The F.D.A. has lowered the boom on an over-the-counter cold remedy and has told consumers to stop using it.
June 11, 2009
Senate votes to give FDA power to regulate tobacco
The Senate has voted to give the government extensive new powers to decide how tobacco companies will make and market their products.
June 04, 2009
FDA approves drug to treat cancer in dogs
The FDA has approved a new cancer drug, but it’s not for humans rather it’s for their four-legged friends.
June 03, 2009
New FDA chief promises food safety reforms
Democrats in Congress want to charge food manufacturers $1,000 a year to help pay for more inspections in hopes of preventing dangerous, even deadly, outbreaks.
April 30, 2009
Supplement Danger: Not all ingredients approved by FDA
The FDA says 72 diet supplements sold in stores and over the internet are filled with hidden dangers.
