The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that its inspectors detected cyclospora at the Mexican farm blamed for the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history. Despite the finding, the FDA said it’s unclear how the parasite got into lettuce at Taylor Farms’ facility. The agency has now closed its investigation into the outbreak, … Read more
Some soda drinkers may have gotten an unwanted sugar high. Over 77,700 cans of 7Up — labeled Zero Sugar — were voluntarily recalled after finding it was found to contain the sweet ingredient. The voluntary recall was initiated by Utah-based Admiral Beverage Corporation — an independent beverage distributor — back in Aug. However, just days … Read more
Thousands of bottles of a popular blood pressure medication are being recalled over concerns about effectiveness. Inventia Healthcare Limited is voluntarily recalling 13,567 bottles of Chlorthalidone Tablets, USP, 25 mg (NDC: 64980-599-01, Batch No. RISA24002, expiration date April 2027) after they failed dissolution testing, which measures how the drug dissolves in the body. This is … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s once-weekly basal insulin, Onswik, for adults with type 2 diabetes, the drugmaker said on Thursday, offering patients an alternative to daily long-acting insulin injections. Onswik, chemically known as insulin efsitora alfa-gobe, is intended to be used alongside diet and exercise to control high blood sugar. … Read more
Before his tragic death at 27, model Presley Gerber turned to a powerful psychedelic drug in a desperate bid to “rewire” his brain. The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, and brother of model Kaia Gerber, died Sunday, Sept. 20, at a rehab facility in California. His exact cause and manner of … Read more
Stephanie Corn was shopping for shoes in Houston when a terrifying realization stopped her cold: She had no idea where she was. Frightened, she ducked into a dressing room and called her now-ex-husband to pick her up. “He asked me where I was and I couldn’t tell him,” Corn, 56, told The Post. “I had … Read more
This isn’t Rocky Road — but it’s definitely a rocky pint. A popular nationwide frozen dessert has been hit with an active recall over potential foreign matter contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall impacts So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints with best-by dates on … Read more
Washing your hands with certain soaps might give you an infection. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just issued an enforcement report, giving soap company Intercon Chemical Co. a Class II recall status. The Missouri-based brand initially issued a voluntary recall on June 29, in which six hand soap products were potentially contaminated with … Read more
The biggest outbreak of cyclospora food poisoning in the history of the country was declared over on Friday — but a new contagion tied to broccoli sprouts may be spreading. The Food and Drug Administration shared the good lettuce news after confirming everything marked for recall was indeed off the market. However, the produce aisle … Read more
A recall of white jasmine rice manufactured by a Butte County producer has been expanded to include more than 27,000 packages of rice at major retailers including Walmart, Target and Whole Foods. Consumers are urged to look out for the purple two-pound packages of Lundberg Family Farms white jasmine rice in multiple states, including California. … Read more
Is there something mo’ hiding in your cuppa joe? A woman named Tay went to the doctor recently to address problems with her GI tract. “They thought I had Crohn’s disease, a gluten allergy, high [or] low blood pressure. you name it,” she recounted on TikTok. It turns out it was her coffee she was … Read more
The quest for longevity is leaving some in worse shape than when they started. The FDA has issued a warning about a trendy supplement nicknamed the “master detoxifier” after receiving reports that it triggered scary sepsis-like symptoms in some people. At least 30 patients experienced side effects like fever, chills, pain, dizziness and signs of … Read more
That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look. Nearly three-quarters of American adults take dietary supplements, with more than half reaching for them regularly. But behind the glossy labels and bold promises, some products aren’t what they seem. Experts say three supplement categories are particularly prone to problems flagged by third-party testing … Read more
The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths since illnesses were first reported in July, has now been detected in Georgia, Tennessee … Read more
Grocery shoppers have a long list of foods to avoid after recalls and cyclospora continue to horrify consumers. The Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter — exclusively sold at Walmart — has officially received Class I status after an August 3 voluntary recall found a link to possible Salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … Read more
That scoop of guac may be more dangerous than your tortilla chips let on. The Food and Drug Administration has slapped its highest-risk classification on a recall of nearly 13,000 Whole Foods dips, salsas and guacamole products over potential Salmonella contamination. First announced Aug. 12, the recall covers products made with jalapeños supplied by Coast … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has approved a groundbreaking new treatment option for pancreatic cancer. Manufactured by Revolution Medicines, daraxonrasib made headlines earlier this year when former US Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., shared details about his experience with the drug — which left his skin bloody and “bubbling” but is … Read more
Vitruvias Therapeutics is recalling one lot of thyroid medication distributed nationwide after testing found the tablets could be more potent than intended, according to a recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Auburn, Alabama-based company voluntarily recalled Lot 504950 of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg at the consumer level because … Read more
Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Tarrytown, New York-based Prestige Brand Holdings is voluntarily recalling 39,060 bottles of its Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops due to a “lack of assurance of sterility,” according to an FDA enforcement report. The affected product … Read more
There’s a new way to taste the rainbow. Soon, three of America’s most iconic candies — M&M’s, Skittles and Starburst — will be sold with natural ingredients that recreate the candies’ famously vibrant (and artificial) hues. The treats will be available on Amazon, and cost the same as those with the usual artificial coloring. Parent … Read more