Almost $34 million worth of unauthorized e-cigarette products seized in joint operation read on >
FDA and Border Officials Join Forces to Seize Vast Quantity of Illegal E-Cigarettes
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Sugar, Fat and Salt on the Rise in U.S. Breakfast Cereals, Study Shows
They’re a go-to breakfast for millions of kids and adults. They’re brightly colored, packed in enticing boxes and often marketed as healthy — but many cereals today are actually less nutritious than they were a decade ago, a new study has found. Breakfast cereals in the U.S. now contain more sugar, fat and salt, while… read on > read on >
Florida-Grown Cucumbers Behind Salmonella Outbreak, CDC Warns
Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida. At least 26 people across 15 states have gotten sick, and nine people have been hospitalized, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said May 19, The Associated Press reported. The cucumbers were grown by Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start… read on > read on >
Nebraska First State to Ban Soda, Energy Drinks From SNAP Program
Nebraska is the first state to get federal approval to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The change, announced Monday by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, will affect about 152,000 low-income residents in Nebraska. It will take effect on Jan. 1,… read on > read on >
Possible Plastic Contamination Prompts Nationwide Ice Cream Recall
Nearly 18,000 tubs of ice cream and frozen yogurt have been recalled because they may contain plastic pieces. Wells Enterprises, an Iowa-based ice cream manufacturer, voluntarily recalled the products last month. Its brands include Blue Bunny and Halo Top ice cream products, according to the Associated Press. The nationwide recall affects 22 flavors of frozen… read on > read on >
Publix Recalls Baby Food Over Possible Lead Contamination
Publix is recalling one of its popular GreenWise baby food pouches because it may contain lead, the company said this week. The recalled product is the Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouch. The supermarket chain said it found the issue through routine testing and pulled the pouches off store shelves, NBC News reported.… read on > read on >
Oral Health Linked To Migraines, Fibromyalgia
Women who don’t brush and floss frequently are more likely to suffer from migraines and fibromyalgia, a new study says. Women with the worst oral health have a 60% higher risk of moderate to severe body pain, and a 49% greater risk of migraine headaches, researchers reported in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. Mouth… read on > read on >
FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety
Program includes review of existing chemicals, developing final, systematic process for postmarket review read on >
FDA Gives Full OK to Novavax COVID Shot for High-Risk Groups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, but only for certain people. The vaccine is now approved for adults ages 65 and older, or for people ages 12 to 64 who have at least one health condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness from… read on > read on >
GLP-1 Drugs Appear To Lower Cancer Risk
Cutting-edge GLP-1 weight-loss drugs appear to help lower cancer risk even beyond the benefits from dropping excess pounds, a new study says. First-generation GLP-1 drugs like liraglutide (Saxenda) and exenatide (Byetta) were associated with a 41% lower risk of obesity-related cancers, compared with weight-loss surgery, researchers report in the journal eClinicalMedicine. “We do not yet… read on > read on >
