Tag: fda

The FDA knew long ago that red dye No. 3 causes cancer. Why did it take so long to ban it?

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that the much-maligned red dye No. 3 will be banned in the United States because...

FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week set maximum levels for lead in baby foods such as jarred fruits and vegetables,...

Avocados, salmon, strawberry yogurt: Which of these meets FDA's new definition of a "healthy" food?

In an effort to improve American diets, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Thursday released a new definition of what it means...

Cleerly raises $106M from Insight Partners for AI heart health early detection

Although heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, a significant portion of people who experience heart attacks are...

How the FDA allows companies to add secret ingredients to our food

It’s a U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule that most Americans know little about, yet gives corporations the license to add potentially...

Supreme Court weighs FDA's power to prohibit new vaping products for teens

WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court on Monday did not sound ready to sharply limit the power of the Food and Drug Administration...