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FDA urges food manufacturers to halt use of controversial ingredients: 'Why are we taking a gamble?'
The FDA is urging food manufacturers to start reducing the use of, or completely getting rid of, artificial food dyes.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on RFK Jr.’s push to ban food dyes
ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary on the FDA’s plan to remove ...
List: Which foods contain the dyes that RFK wants eliminated in the US?
We checked the labels of mass-produced popular grocery items and found the dyes in dozens of foods you may have in your ...
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
At FDA, full vaccine approval is the gold standard. The agency was on track to sign off on Novavax’s license by its April 1 ...
RFK Jr. wants to phase out synthetic food dyes, alleging harm. Experts weigh in
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a plan on Tuesday to start phasing out eight synthetic ...
Are food dyes getting banned in the US and why? What know to about 8 dyes being phased out
U.S. health agencies announced that the food industry will begin "phasing out" eight artificial food dyes in the coming years ...
These Philly snack favorites could be at risk thanks to RFK Jr.’s goal of banning synthetic food dyes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to phase out eight synthetic food dyes . Some beloved ...
East Tennesseans hoping ban of artificial food dyes leads to healthier eating for children
One East Tennessee business, The Wooden Spoon, has been making food with all organic flavors. This means no dyes and no artificial additives, which is something they consider a healthier and safer ...
Is Your Milk Still Safe? FDA Puts Dairy Testing on Hold
Unlike the FERN program, it’s unclear how long the FDA’s fluid milk testing program will remain on pause. Though no official ...
FDA program for food testing pauses, officials say state and federal testing to continue
State officials said the impacts of the FDA program’s pause are yet to be seen, but they want to reassure the public that testing of food will continue at the state and local level.
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Eli Lilly sues companies selling alternative versions of its weight loss drug
The drug company Eli Lilly is suing four telehealth companies for allegedly selling copies made by compounding pharmacies of ...
Landmark women’s health study led by Fred Hutch is targeted for cancellation by feds
Initiative researchers learned Monday that the Department of Health and Human Services is terminating contracts for the ...