MyNorthwest

FDA issues massive peanut butter recall across 40 states, including WA

A massive recall for peanut butter products has been issued across 40 states by FDA. Among the 40 states included in the ...

FDA to offer bonus payments to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews

The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete ...
komonews

Washington AG affirms safety of abortion drug mifepristone amid FDA review

SEATTLE, Wash. — Attorney General Nick Brown, along with 19 other attorneys general, has issued a joint statement affirming the safety and accessibility of the medical abortion drug mifepristone.
MobiHealthNews

Washington signals possible FDA regulation of mHealth

“Under the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, HIT software is a medical device.” That’s according to Dr. Jeff Shuren, the new director of the Device Center within FDA. Yikes. Dr. Shuren ...
KING5

Washington joins petition to remove mifepristone restrictions

SEATTLE — Washington has joined a petition with 16 other states, requesting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove restrictions on mifepristone. Attorney General Nick Brown ...