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Disney-Themed Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Presence of Carcinogens, Toxic Substances
Best Brand Consumers Products, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of Mickey Mouse and “The Mandalorian”-themed hand sanitizer, the company announced Friday.
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Pushed to Rush, FDA Head Says Feds Will Get Vaccine ‘Right'
The head of the agency responsible for authorizing COVID-19 vaccines says it will take the time needed to get the vaccine right
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FDA Allows 1st Rapid Virus Test That Gives Results at Home
U.S. regulators are allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be done entirely at home
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White House Faces Skepticism Over Prospects for a Vaccine
Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day
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FDA Appears to Soften Stance on Hydroxychloroquine After Trump Says He Takes Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that taking hydroxychloroquine is “ultimately” a choice between patients and their health-care providers, appearing to soften its earlier advisory against taking the anti-malaria drug outside of a hospital. “The decision to take any drug is ultimately a decision between a patient and their doctor,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said in...
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Trump Says He's Taking Unproven Drug Hydroxychloroquine Despite FDA Warnings
President Donald Trump said Monday that he has been taking hydroxychloroquine, an unproven treatment for COVID-19 that he has vigorously promoted, NBC News reported.
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Age Limit Now 21 Across US for Cigarettes, Tobacco Products
Anyone under 21 can no longer legally buy cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products in the United States. The new law enacted last week by Congress also applies to electronic cigarettes and vaping products that heat a liquid containing nicotine. Usually, new legislation doesn’t take effect right away. The change simply increased the age limit in existing law, so…
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US Officials: Don't Eat Romaine Lettuce Grown in Salinas, Calif.
U.S. health officials on Friday told people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, because of another food poisoning outbreak. The warning comes almost exactly one year after a similar outbreak led to a blanket warning about tainted romaine.
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Health Officials Announce Breakthrough in Vaping Illness Investigation
U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.” The same chemical compound was found in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The compound — vitamin E acetate — was previously found...
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FDA Approves Drug That Could Treat 90% of Cystic Fibrosis Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it has approved the first drug combination to treat most cystic fibrosis patients. Boston-based company Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. created Trikafta, which combined three drugs in one. Trikafta has been approved for those aged 12 and older with at least one F508del mutation, which affects 90%, or 27,000 patients, with the lung...
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USDA Recalls Sausage Patties Manufactured in Tennessee for Salmonella Risk
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says more than 6,000 pounds of frozen sausage patties manufactured in Tennessee have been recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with salmonella. A Food Safety and Inspection Service statement released Friday says the ready-to-eat pork and turkey sausage products were made by George’s Prepared Food in Caryville, Tennessee.
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FDA Approves Second Drug Descovy to Prevent HIV Infection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the second drug to help prevent HIV infections on Thursday. Descovy is a PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis drug, which means the drug is taken daily to lower the risk of getting HIV among people who don’t have the disease but are at risk. “PrEP drugs are highly effective when taken as indicated in...
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CVS Pulls Zantac from Shelves
The pharmacy chain pulled Zantac and generic versions of the heartburn drug from its stores after traces of a known carcinogen were found in some products.
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Rite-Aid, Walgreens Join CVS in Pulling Zantac From Shelves
Rite-Aid and Walgreens have joined CVS in halting the sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and its generic store brand after warnings by U.S. health regulators. It’s the latest precautionary move by retailers and manufacturers after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently warned consumers about a potentially dangerous contaminant in prescription and over-the-counter versions of Zantac.
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General Mills Recalls Gold Medal Flour for E. Coli Risk
General Mills has issued a nationwide recall over certain five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour due to the risk of a potentially deadly form of E. coli, the company and U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. The voluntary recall affects bags of flour with a better if used by date of Sept. 6, 2020, a recall...
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Mass. Woman Indicted for Illegally Injecting Customers With Silicone
A Massachusetts woman has been indicted by a grand jury for performing illegal silicone injections at her Lawrence business, according to the office of U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling. According to court documents, 71-year-old Gladys Araceli Ceron of North Andover allegedly obtained “gluteal material” from a source in Florida and used it to provide injections for buttock and face enhancement.
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King Arthur Flour Recalls Some Flour Due to E. Coli Risk
A Vermont-based flour company is voluntarily recalling some bags of flour due to potential E. coli contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted on its website a statement from King Arthur Flour saying the company is recalling more than 14,000 cases of 5-pound unbleached all-purpose flour. The company said Thursday that to date no illness had been reported in...
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Teva Pharmaceuticals Widens Recall on Blood Pressure Medication
Teva Pharmaceuticals has expanded its recall of blood pressure and heart medicine by discontinuing sales of certain 50 mg and 100 mg strength losartan potassium USP Tablets, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Teva’s recall started on April 25 due to the detection of a carcinogen in an active ingredient. The drugs listed in recall notices this week...
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‘Sell By' or What? US Pushes for Clarity on Expiration Dates
If milk is a few days past its “Sell By” date, is it safe to drink? U.S. regulators are urging food-makers to be more consistent with labeling terms like “Best By” and “Enjoy By” that cause confusion. By clarifying the meaning of such dates, they are trying to prevent people from prematurely tossing products and to reduce the mountains of...
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Massachusetts Woman Charged With Performing Illegal Silicone Injections
A Massachusetts woman is facing federal charges for allegedly offering illegal silicone injections in exchange for money. Gladys Araceli Ceron, 71, of North Andover, appeared in federal court in Boston Wednesday on one count of delivery for pay of an adulterated or misbranded device received in interstate commerce. According to U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling’s office, Ceron allegedly injected individuals with...