Hong Kong’s food safety watchdog has instructed businesses to temporarily remove Haribo’s gummy products from shelves as a precautionary measure, following reports from the Netherlands of cannabis contamination in certain batches of the popular sweets and an import suspension by Taiwan. In response to the Post’s queries, a government spokesman said on Sunday that while…
The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it has picked a new head of its center charged with vaccine approvals and other biologics products: Dr. Vinay Prasad, a vocal critic of the agency’s moves to greenlight COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who served as the director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation…
The Food and Drug Administration’s top official overseeing drug and food safety inspections told staff on Monday he has decided to resign from the agency, and multiple federal health officials told CBS News it comes amid frustration from inspectors with the FDA’s new commissioner. Michael Rogers had worked for the FDA for more than…
Two brands of tomatoes have been recalled in 14 states due to possible salmonella contamination, the Food and Drug Administration said this week. Ray & Mascari Inc. recalled four-count Vine Ripe tomatoes that were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in 11 states, including New York, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania. According to the FDA, Ray…
What’s holding up new COVID booster guidance from the FDA – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug Administration was set to release new guidance on COVID booster shots ahead of the fall season, but that’s now in question. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what’s at stake. Be the first to know Get browser…