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FDA: 'Snortable' Chocolate Powder Is a No-GoFDA Alerts

FDA: 'Snortable' Chocolate Powder Is a No-Go

FDA warns consumers about Legal Lean Syrup and Coco Loko

December 18, 2017·2 min read
FDA Issues Warning for Liver RxFDA Alerts

FDA Issues Warning for Liver Rx

Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) linked to risks in patients with liver disease

October 7, 2017·1 min read
Common Anxiety Rx RecalledFDA Alerts

Common Anxiety Rx Recalled

Lorazepam liquid recalled for misprints on dosing droppers

August 22, 2017·1 min read
Outbreak Linked to PapayasFDA Alerts

Outbreak Linked to Papayas

Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas under investigation

July 30, 2017·2 min read
These Cosmetics May Be HarmfulFDA Alerts

These Cosmetics May Be Harmful

Recently recalled cosmetic items may pose health risks, according to FDA

July 11, 2017·1 min read
Common Diabetes Rx Gets a New WarningFDA Alerts

Common Diabetes Rx Gets a New Warning

Canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet) tied to increased amputation risk

May 18, 2017·1 min read
Don't Be Fooled by Cancer 'Cure' ProductsFDA Alerts

Don't Be Fooled by Cancer 'Cure' Products

Companies selling fraudulent cancer 'cure' products get warning from FDA

May 1, 2017·1 min read
FDA Warns Against Autism 'Cures'FDA Alerts

FDA Warns Against Autism 'Cures'

Products claiming to cure autism have not been proven safe or effective

April 30, 2017·1 min read
FDA Announces Recall of Teething TabletsFDA Alerts

FDA Announces Recall of Teething Tablets

Hyland’s teething tablets recalled for containing inconsistent amounts of belladonna

April 19, 2017·2 min read
Some EpiPens Have Been RecalledFDA Alerts

Some EpiPens Have Been Recalled

EpiPen and and EpiPen Jr Auto-Injectors recalled due to device malfunctions

April 5, 2017·1 min read
Several Supplements May Contain Hidden IngredientsFDA Alerts

Several Supplements May Contain Hidden Ingredients

Hidden drug ingredients found in sexual enhancement, weight loss supplements

February 9, 2017·2 min read
Check Your Skin Care Products for This IngredientFDA Alerts

Check Your Skin Care Products for This Ingredient

Chlorhexidine gluconate skin products get allergic reaction warning from FDA

February 8, 2017·1 min read
Warning for Stop-Smoking Drugs Gets RevisedFDA Alerts

Warning for Stop-Smoking Drugs Gets Revised

Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) mental health side effects risk may be lower than once thought

January 18, 2017·1 min read
FDA Warns About Cancer 'Cure'FDA Alerts

FDA Warns About Cancer 'Cure'

PNC-27, a product claiming to treat cancer, found to contain Variovorax paradoxus bacteria

January 16, 2017·1 min read
These Supplements May Contain Hidden IngredientsFDA Alerts

These Supplements May Contain Hidden Ingredients

Sexual enhancement supplements may contain hidden ingredients that could pose health risks

December 30, 2016·2 min read
FDA Warns of Diabetes Rx RiskFDA Alerts

FDA Warns of Diabetes Rx Risk

Type 2 diabetes medication pioglitazone may be tied to bladder cancer risk

December 21, 2016·1 min read
New Warning for Permanent Birth Control DeviceFDA Alerts

New Warning for Permanent Birth Control Device

Essure birth control device gets new labeling changes approved by FDA

November 30, 2016·1 min read
Beware of These Diabetes MedicationsFDA Alerts

Beware of These Diabetes Medications

Illegally marketed diabetes medications could be harmful, FDA warns

November 10, 2016·1 min read
Are Teething Gels and Tablets Safe?FDA Alerts

Are Teething Gels and Tablets Safe?

Homeopathic teething gels and tablets may pose risks to infants

October 4, 2016·1 min read
Ovarian Cancer Screening: A WarningFDA Alerts

Ovarian Cancer Screening: A Warning

FDA issues warning about ovarian cancer screening tests

September 9, 2016·2 min read
FDA Warns About Hair ProductsFDA Alerts

FDA Warns About Hair Products

WEN by Chaz Dean cleansing conditioners may cause hair loss, itching and rash, FDA warns

July 22, 2016·1 min read
Migraine Patch on Hold for NowFDA Alerts

Migraine Patch on Hold for Now

Zecuity (sumatriptan) patch manufacturer has suspended sales, marketing and distribution

June 13, 2016·1 min read
Nature Made Products Recalled FDA Alerts

Nature Made Products Recalled

Nature Made products recalled due to possible contamination

June 10, 2016·1 min read
FDA Warns About Common Anti-Diarrheal MedicationFDA Alerts

FDA Warns About Common Anti-Diarrheal Medication

Imodium (loperamide) in high doses may pose risk for serious heart problems

June 7, 2016·1 min read