Nearly 11,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamer have been voluntarily recalled due to a labeling mistake, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As Health magazine reports, the recall, initiated by Danone U.S., impacts 1,799 cases—or 10,794 individual bottles—of International Delight’s “Home Alone” Peppermint Mocha Zero Sugar coffee creamer. Though the bottles were […]
If you eat any ready-to-eat meat or poultry, then It’s time to check your fridge. As Food & Wine reports, on October 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a recall notice for nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products produced by BrucePac, a meat packing company with a facility out […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning about a popular medication used for weight loss. As ABC News reports, the FDA says it has received reports of people overdosing on compounded semaglutide, giving themselves as much as 20 times more than the intended dose of the medication. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in […]
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Guardant Health’s blood test, called “Shield,” to screen for colon cancer. The test isn’t meant to replace colonoscopies, but is generating enthusiasm among doctors who say it has the potential to boost the dismal rate of screenings for the second-highest cause of cancer death in the United States. […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and retailers to not “eat, sell or serve” any of Diamond Shruumz-brand’s microdosing chocolate bars, infused cones and micro dose and macro dose gummies after people across eight states were left hospitalized. As CNN reports, twelve people became ill after eating Diamond Shruumz’s products, the FDA […]
Another day, another recall that affects our precious pups. This time, it comes from a popular dog food brand that has been around for decades. As Parade magazine reports, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), dog pawrents who feed their pooches Pedigree may need to take a second look at […]
Just in time for National Nutrition Month, which focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits, the 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce has come out with its annual “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” food lists. Nearly 75 percent of non-organic fresh produce sold in […]
March Is National Breast Implant Awareness Month. National Breast Implant Awareness Month was founded in March 2018 to help women make informed decisions about breast implants and to educate them about the risks associated with all kinds of breast implants. By bringing resources to women that are not readily available elsewhere, National Implant Awareness Month […]
In 2021, a bizarre cure for COVID-19 began to emerge on social media, the anti-parasite drug ivermectin. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now under fire for its efforts to refute claims that the drugs could stop the deadly virus. A group of doctors is now suing the FDA, saying the agency’s efforts to refute […]
Food fraud is a global issue, and we’ve probably all been fooled before. It predominantly affects prized foods like extra virgin olive oil and saffron, but you might also want to take care when buying products like honey, black pepper, and even fruit juice. Fruit juice? Really? Unfortunately, yes. The reason: fruit juice is easy […]