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FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs
The head of the Food and Drug Administration has repeatedly claimed in recent interviews that no scientists have been laid ...
FDA suspends dairy quality testing amid federal workforce cuts. Is it safe to consume milk?
The testing of Grade A dairy products like pasteurized and raw milk, cheese, and yogurt are currently being paused by the FDA ...
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New FDA Chief Martin Makary Says DOGE Cuts Haven’t Hit Science Staff
The new FDA chief reiterated his commitment to speeding up drug approval processes and run the agency by “gold standard ...
The FDA Is Pausing Bird Flu Milk Testing After More Than 20,000 HHS Job Cuts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is pausing its milk testing program, which was originally created to monitor avian flu risks. The move follows the elimination of 20,000 HHS positions and the ...
FDA says it will phase out food dyes
The change follows a new law passed in West Virginia that bans artificial food dyes in school meals by August 1st of this ...
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announces three new hires in leadership team
The commissioner of the FDA welcomed three new leaders to the agency this week, including a new deputy commissioner.
FDA hiring contractors to replace fired staff who supported safety inspections
The Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of ...
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
Novavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the ...
Should you be worried?
“Kroger sells pasteurized and ultra-pasteurized milk, both are safe to drink because the temperature of pasteurization will kill any microorganisms that may be present in the raw form of milk,” they ...
The FDA suspend quality control testing program for dairy. How will it impact Louisiana?
After staff and funding cuts across the HHS, the FDA has suspended its quality control program for testing dairy products.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Suspends Milk Quality Testing Despite Avian Flu Concerns
Furthermore, bird flu outbreaks have reached the dairy industry, resulting in contaminated milk at best, and fatalities among ...
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FDA: Food industry will phase out petroleum-based dyes
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary outlined a plan that they said will remove petroleum-based dyes from food ...