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Vinay Prasad, FDA’s Indian-origin vaccine pick, claimed ‘God wants Trump’
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on Tuesday named Indian-origin hematologist oncologist Vinay Prasad as the next director of the Center for Biologics and Research
Published on May 07, 2025 01:46 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
FDA phasing out 8 dyes: What are the side effects of red dye 40, yellow dye 5?
The FDA plans to phase out 8 potentially harmful synthetic dyes – Know the side effects of two of them…
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Hotels to lose licence if found using non-dairy paneer
Cheese analogues are non-dairy products used as culinary replacements for cheese, and are often plant-based
Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:34 AM IST
Golden Crop Candy recall: FDA order affects THESE states amid additive issue
The FDA has issued a recall for Golden Crop Candy sold in eight states, including New York
Published on Apr 19, 2025 02:46 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states but FDA kept quiet about it: Report
FDA did not publicly disclose a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that hit 15 states last November, according to a new report.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:03 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
FDA revokes licenses of 89 chemists across Pune for norm violations
The 89 errant chemists whose licenses were cancelled include 22 wholesalers, distributors, and 67 retailers. While 488 violators include 56 wholesalers, distributors, and 432 retailers
Published on Apr 13, 2025 09:51 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
Blue Ridge Beef issues recall of popular pet food: See list of affected states
Blue Ridge Beef has issued a recall of two of its pet food products after contamination with both Salmonella and Listeria was found in test reports.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 10:45 AM IST
Sumanti Sen
Bread products alert! Several bakery items recalled over ‘serious’ allergy fears
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall of over 700 brioche bread items from a Texas bakery as a Class II risk.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 10:19 PM IST
Why Frito-Lay recalled Tostitos Tortilla Chips and which US states are affected?
Frito-Lay recalled some of their popular Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips due to the possibility of undeclared allergen contamination.
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 05:45 PM IST
Trump administration begins mass layoffs at FDA, CDC, other US health agencies
The US Senate has summoned health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr on April 10 as major health agencies are shut down
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 04:48 AM IST
FDA top vaccine official resigns, slams RFK Jr for promoting lies
FDA top official resigned and criticised the nation's top health official for allowing “misinformation and lies”.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 02:37 AM IST
AP |
FDA seizes spurious meds from illegal drug-making unit in Sonepat
Officials said that the FDA has also detained a man who was identified as Yogesh Kumar, a native of Sirsa district and an FIR was being registered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 09:14 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Karnal/chandigarh
Coffee creamer recall: ‘Complaints of illness’ result in Class II risk category
More than 75,000 bottles of a popular brand's 32-ounce coffee creamers were recalled after ‘complaints of spoilage and illness.’
Published on Mar 15, 2025 02:11 PM IST
Trump administration cancels FDA vaccine advisory meeting
The Trump administration has canceled a crucial FDA vaccine advisory committee meeting, potentially delaying flu shot production for the upcoming season
Published on Feb 27, 2025 10:29 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Authorities crack down on pharma firms amid ban on addictive opioids
Officials inspected National Pharmaceuticals and Maxwell Life Sciences, both of which produce Tapentadol and Carisoprodol. The move is part of a broader effort to curb the illegal export of these drugs after evidence emerged of their misuse in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast
Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:08 AM IST
FDA raids godown in Undri, seizes banned gutkha worth ₹76.44 lakh
According to the police, acting on tip-off, a team from Kalepadal Police Station and FDA officials raided the warehouse located at Wadachiwadi Road in Ghule Vasti
Published on Feb 20, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
FDA staff reviewing Musk’s Neuralink were included in DOGE employee firings, so
USA-FDA/NEURALINK (EXCLUSIVE, PIX):EXCLUSIVE-FDA staff reviewing Musk’s Neuralink were included in DOGE employee firings, sources say
Published on Feb 18, 2025 04:48 AM IST
Reuters |
Pune GBS outbreak: FDA finds no bacterial contamination in raw chicken samples
Officials confirmed that 60 samples tested negative for Campylobacter jejuni, the bacteria linked to GBS, dispelling concerns over poultry as a possible source of infection
Published on Feb 17, 2025 10:40 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
Walmart broccoli recall raised to highest risk level, could be deadly: FDA
FDA raises broccoli recall from Walmart to Class I risk due to potential listeria contamination.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 10:59 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
‘Potentially deadly’: Chocolate recall updated to highest risk level in 9 states
Multiple chocolate-covered products recalled in December due to mislabeled packaging and undeclared substances have been hit with FDA's Class 1 classification.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:15 AM IST
‘Consumption could cause death’: FDA's recall warning for 6,300 Lay's packets
FDA has upgraded the recall of over 6,000 bags of Lay's Classic potato chips to the highest severity level in two US states.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 04:06 PM IST
FDA approves new nasal spray as stand-alone treatment for depression
Spravato, okayed for stand-alone use among adults, is the first such therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD) that is difficult to treat.
Published on Jan 23, 2025 03:21 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
What foods have Red Dye No. 3? FDA bans artificial colouring over cancer risk
The FDA has banned controversial artificial food colouring, Red Dye No. 3, citing potential risk of cancer. Here are some of the food and drinks that contain it
Published on Jan 16, 2025 12:45 AM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
US plans to ban Cancer-linked Red Dye No. 3 in cereal and other foods
US health officials eyes to ban the artificial food coloring Red No. 3, which has been linked to cancer.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 07:26 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Do you decide food items based on the ‘healthy’ label? Know FDA's new rules
FDA announced two new criteria that the food items need to meet to be labeled ‘healthy’.
Published on Jan 10, 2025 04:06 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
Mumbai FDA allows homeopaths to prescribe allopathic medication
Mumbai FDA allows certified homeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines, aiding rural healthcare, but faces opposition from medical associations
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 09:08 AM IST
FDA suspends license of 29 blood banks in special drive
Violations of strict guidelines governing blood collection and distribution were discovered at several facilities, said the officials
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Trump likely to pick Johns Hopkins surgeon, COVID mandate critic Makary for FDA, sources say
USA-TRUMP/FDA:Trump likely to pick Johns Hopkins surgeon, COVID mandate critic Makary for FDA, sources say
Published on Nov 21, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Reuters |
Costco's butter recall ignites meme fest online, ‘Drop it off at my house’
Costco recalls nearly 80,000 pounds of butter for missing ‘Contains Milk’ disclaimer, leaves internet laughing over the obvious—“butter comes from milk.”
Published on Nov 12, 2024 06:53 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
FDA seizes adulterated food items worth ₹24 lakh during Diwali drive
The FDA in Pune seized substandard food worth ₹24.7 lakh during Diwali, issuing notices to 83 businesses for violations of food safety norms.
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Vicky Pathare