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Dr. Marty Makary intends to resign as FDA commissioner: Sources

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary intends to resign on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.His departure was in the works after he clashed publicly with lawmakers, major pharmaceutical companies and President Donald Trump himself. He was... Read More.

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of agitation in adults with Alzheimer's dementia.The extended-release tablet is the first FDA-approved medication for this condition that is not an anti-psychotic.Anti-psychotics carry serious risks including... Read More.

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FDA issues vouchers to 3 companies to help fast track review of potential psychedelic medications

Friday, April 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday It's issuing national priority vouchers to three companies to help fast-track the review of certain psychedelic medications.The companies are studying psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder and methylone for post-traumatic... Read More.

FDA Announces Recall of Children’s Ibuprofen Over Contamination Concerns

Thursday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a nationwide recall of certain children’s ibuprofen products after reports of contamination. According to the FDA, Strides Pharma Inc. is recalling 89,592 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension due to complaints of a gel-like substance and black... Read More.

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FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has announced a recall of frozen raw shrimp due to potential exposure to the radioactive isotope cesium-137.The FDA says about 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp imported from Indonesia are being recalled after the products may have... Read More.

FDA investigating potential radiation contamination in shrimp

Tuesday, August 19 by Rick Walker

Frozen shrimp sold in Walmart stores is being investigated for potential radiation contamination. Products include the following product names, lot codes, and best buy dates Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, lot code: 8005540-1 Best by date 3/15/2027 Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, lot code: 8005538-1... Read More.

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FDA warns 59 hand sanitizer varieties may be toxic due to methanol

Monday, July 13 by Greg

The Food and Drug Administration is once again adding to its list of hand sanitizers to avoid because of its potential toxicity. A total of 59 hand sanitizing products have now tested positive for methanol contamination, with some already recalled. Methanol, according to the FDA,... Read More.

FDA warns of COVID-19 test that may give false positive

Wednesday, July 8 by Greg

The Food And Drug Administration is alerting clinical laboratories and health care providers that one particular test for COVID-19 has an increased risk of false positive results. A study by the manufacturer found that approximately 3% of the Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) SARS-CoV-2... Read More.

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FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

Friday, May 29 by Greg

WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer. The Food and Drug Administration said late Thursday that several batches of the drug... Read More.

Stories tagged with: fda

Dr. Marty Makary intends to resign as FDA commissioner: Sources

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

FDA issues vouchers to 3 companies to help fast track review of potential psychedelic medications

FDA Announces Recall of Children’s Ibuprofen Over Contamination Concerns

FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137

FDA investigating potential radiation contamination in shrimp

FDA warns 59 hand sanitizer varieties may be toxic due to methanol

FDA warns of COVID-19 test that may give false positive

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

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