FDA
The latest on the Food and Drug Administration (or FDA). Founded in 1906, the federal agency operates under the Department of Health and Human Services. Headquartered in White Oak, Maryland, the agency is responsible for the public health in regards to food and drug safety.
Social Security chief, FDA head resign over Trump administration orders
The SSA acting commissioner stepped down over requests from DOGE to access data, while the FDA food division head left amid cuts.
Trump administration's cuts to FDA employees raises concerns
The total number of FDA positions eliminated remains unclear, but the firings appear to impact centers for food, medical devices and tobacco products.
Elon Musk handed win by judge he wanted impeached
DOGE will maintain access to sensitive records from at least three federal agencies, federal judge John Bates ruled on Friday.
Muffin recall sparks warning to customers
JE Bakery 2019, LLC is recalling its six count raisin bran muffins due to a labeling error, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
Beef tallow recall as warning issued over consuming products
Beef tallow sold under the Lady May Tallow brand has been recalled by the federal Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Waffle recall update as FDA sets highest risk level
Eating the recalled waffles could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death" for some consumers, according to the FDA.
Target products recalled nationwide: Full list of items impacted
There are recalls active for six grocery items, including Lay's potato chips and Nestle cookie dough.
Granola bars recalled nationwide: Full list of products impacted
The bars were voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer MadeGood due to the potential presence of metal.
Chlamydia outbreak warning issued after Trump removes STD info
A federal judge said that a doctor needs CDC datasets to fight a localized STD outbreak in Illinois.
Elon Musk demands judge be fired for ridiculing Trump's legal argument
A judge has ordered that thousands of pages of medical advice by restored on federal government websites.
Judge orders health agencies to restore webpages that Trump team removed
U.S. District Judge John Bates dealt the latest legal blow to the Trump administration over its removal of public health data.
Trader Joe's products recalled: Full list of items impacted
A tuna product stocked by Trader Joe's has been recalled in 11 states.
Tuna cans recall from Trader Joe's, Costco and more over contamination risk
The recall has been issued "out of an abundance of caution."
Super Bowl party food recall: List of warnings issued
Several food items that might be on the menu for Super Bowl Sunday have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Louisiana oysters spark warning for restaurants ahead of Super Bowl
More Americans became sick from contaminated food last year, with the number of hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illness doubling from 2023.
Cookies recall update as FDA sets risk level
The product has received the FDA's second most serious risk classification.
Donuts recalled nationwide: Full list of products impacted
The recalls have been issued due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Tahini recall prompts warning in 19 states
Turkana Foods has recalled 858 cases of Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste over potential salmonella contamination.
Kroger food recalls issued for over 15 states: list of products impacted
Kroger has issued recalls for several food products across at least 15 states since the start of February.
Pet food recall update issued amid salmonella scare
Salmonella causes food poisoning disease in an estimated 1.3 million people in the U.S. every year.
Mac & Cheese recall update as concern level issued
Mac & Cheese was packaged and advertised as Mashed Potatoes and did not have the correct allergy information.
Doctors sue Trump administration for scrubbing data from government sites
Doctors For America filed a lawsuit against multiple federal agencies over the removal of public health information from government websites.
FDA changes raise concerns about food recalls
The number of hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illness doubled last year compared to 2023 in the U.S.
Hushpuppy recall update as FDA sets highest risk level
Class 1 recalls are given in situations where there could be serious health consequences.
Chocolate recall update as FDA issues most serious concern level
Chocolate bars which were advertised as being vegan were found to contain milk.
Gerber issues nationwide recall of teething sticks due to choking hazard
Gerber recalls and discontinues teething sticks nationwide after choking incidents, including one ER visit.
Fentanyl patches recalled nationwide as warning issued
Application of a multi-stacked fentanyl patch could result in serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression.
Sausage recall in three southern states as warning issued to customers
The FSIS is recalling DJ's Boudain products in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas over contamination fears.
Pet food recall prompts warning in eight states
Some dog food was contaminated by salmonella, which poses a risk to any pet that consumes the product.
Full list of food recalls in January as warnings issued nationwide
The FDA and FSIS both update their websites with information of new food related recalls as they happen.
