Top FDA Official Involved in Baby Formula Debacle Resigns
THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration official who has led the agency’s food policy efforts since 2018 announced his resignation on Wednesday.Frank Yiannas was also among the top officials leading the agency r…
Learn MoreTop FDA Official Involved in Baby Formula Debacle Resigns
THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration official who has led the agency’s food policy efforts since 2018 announced his resignation on Wednesday.Frank Yiannas was also among the top officials leading the agency r…
Learn MoreFDA Wants to Lower Lead Levels in Baby Food
TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed stricter limits on levels of lead in infant food products.
The agency announced draft guidance for manufacturers that would lower allowable lead levels in pr…
Una nueva norma del USDA fortalece la supervisión de la comida orgánica
VIERNES, 20 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pronto, la comida orgánica tendrá que cumplir unas normas más estrictas sobre el etiquetado, según unos nuevos requisitos que el Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. (USDA) anunció el jueves.En lo que…
Learn MoreAbbott Labs Confirms Justice Department Probe Following Infant Formula Crisis
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Trouble continues for Abbott Laboratories, which shut down an infant formula plant last year amid reported illnesses. The U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating the company, though Abbott did not say s…
Learn MoreNew USDA Rules Ramp Up Oversight of Organic Food
FRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Organic food will soon have to comply with stricter labeling rules under new requirements announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).In what the Organic Trade Organization (OTA) called the …
Learn MoreEl programa de seguridad de los alimentos de la FDA se debe renovar, según un panel
MIÉRCOLES, 7 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El programa de alimentos de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. está en una “agitación constante” y necesita un liderazgo más fuerte, señaló un panel el jueves.La Reagan-…
Learn MoreFDA’s Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s foods program is in “constant turmoil” and needs stronger leadership, a panel said Thursday. The Reagan-Udall Foundation, a group with close ties to the FDA, released a…
Learn MoreFood Allergies & Thanksgiving Dinner Can Mix, Just Follow These Tips
SUNDAY, Nov. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When loved ones come together for your Thanksgiving feast, keep in mind your those who have food allergies. Practice safety in menu planning, food preparation and even serving, urged Courtney Cary, a senior di…
Learn MoreLa FDA admite fallos en la respuesta a la escasez de fórmula infantil
MIÉRCOLES, 21 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — En un informe que emitió el martes, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. reconoció varios fallos en su respuesta a la escasez de fórmula infantil de principios de año.”R…
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