FDA’s food safety head resigns over mass layoffs
Jim Jones, the head of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) food division, resigned Monday, citing the mass firings of ...
F.D.A.’s Food Safety Chief Resigns Over Trump Administration Layoffs
The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy ...
How heavy metals get into baby food—and what California is doing to help parents
As of Jan. 1, 2025, every company that sells baby food products in California is required to test for four heavy metals every ...
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How to know what additives and dyes are safe in our food
As Texas lawmakers and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. consider regulating what's in our food ...
Exclusive: FDA staff reviewing Musk’s Neuralink were included in DOGE employee firings, sources say
U.S. Food and Drug Administration employees reviewing Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink were fired over the weekend ...
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Should You Stop Eating Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Because of Bird Flu?
Bird flu continues to spread to farm animals, raising concerns about whether it's safe to drink milk or eat beef, eggs, and ...
Oregon and Washington warn pet owners after avian flu found in cats linked to raw pet food
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Washington State Department of Agriculture are alerting pet owners about the ...
Should women take creatine? Dietitians explain benefits, risks and what to know before trying it
Creatine supplements have been shown to have benefits for women in many stages of life — but it's not recommended for ...
Botox complications are rare. But what happens when an injection goes awry?
Botox is derived from botulinum toxin type A, a toxin that’s produced from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It just so ...
See Super Bowl Food Safety Tips From RI Department Of Health
Many game day favorite foods, like pizza, chicken wings, chili, and dips can cause foodborne illnesses, so see tips to ...
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A Historical Look at Food Safety
1906 – Pure Food and Drug Act and Federal Meal Inspection Act Passed The first U.S. laws addressing the safety of our food supply were passed – the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Federal Meat ...
Worried about egg safety? How to properly handle poultry products amid bird flu outbreak
The FDA recommends to keep raw poultry and eggs away from other foods to avoid cross-contamination. Retail market eggs are safe to eat, but the FDA recommends to avoid using cracked eggs. Multiple ...