Tag: FDA
FDA Approved Weight-loss Pill: The “Quick Fix” That Won’t Work
Last week the FDA approved Belviq, or lorcaserin hydrochloride, for treatment of chronic weight problems. The pill, to be combined with a reduced-calorie diet...
Deadly Recall Alert: Contaminated Nasal Wash Poses Life-Threatening Risks
As flu and allergy seasons collide, a dangerous new recall demands urgent attention. Ascent Consumer Products Inc. has voluntarily recalled one lot of SinuCleanse...
FDA Sounds Alarm: Radioactive Shrimp Shipment Prompts Walmart Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a “do not eat or sell” warning after radioactive contamination was discovered in shrimp products...
Toxic Pots: FDA Warns Imported Cookware Could Be Poisoning Your Food
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stark warning to consumers: certain imported cookware may be leaching dangerous levels of lead into...
FDA Moves to Ban Red Dye No. 3 in Food and...
The FDA announced it will ban the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye linked to cancer in animals, from food and drinks....
The Truth About Chemical Sunscreens — and Why Natural Options Are...
Social media is fueling a growing skepticism toward chemical sunscreens — and with good reason. While health agencies maintain their safety, many consumers are...
Deadly “Natural” Supplement: A Mother’s Tragic Warning After Son’s Sudden Death
What you don’t know about that “natural” supplement on your store shelf could cost you — or someone you love — their life.
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Pet Owners Beware: Tainted Pecans Pose Hidden Salmonella Danger to Animals...
A nationwide recall has been issued for over 32,000 pounds of pecans due to potential Salmonella contamination — and it’s not just humans at...
“Gas Station Heroin” Sparks Nationwide Warning: FDA Moves to Ban Potent...
Health officials are sounding the alarm over 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a powerful byproduct of the kratom plant now being sold in vape shops and convenience...
FDA Issues Urgent Recall After Energy Drink Mix-Up Could Contain Alcohol
Your go-to Celsius energy drink might not be what it seems. The FDA has issued a warning after popular spiked-seltzer brand High Noon accidentally...
