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Top FDA Inspection Official to Retire Amid Staff Frustration
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The official in charge of federal food and drug safety inspections will retire May ...
Salsa Recall Update As FDA Issues Risk Warning Over Contamination Fears
A salsa product recalled in April due to the possible presence of wood has now been issued a Class II risk classification by ...
Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen Dr. Vinay Prasad, a ...
US judge sides with FDA's removal of Lilly's weight loss drug from shortage list
A U.S. federal judge has sided with a U.S. regulator's decision last year to take Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss and ...
US FDA advisers to discuss COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it will hold a meeting of experts to discuss COVID-19 vaccine ...
FDA chooses Dr. Vinay Prasad to lead biologics, vaccines division
The US Food and Drug Administration has named Dr. Vinay Prasad, a hematologist oncologist, to lead its Center for Biologics ...
Vocal FDA critic to serve as agency’s top vaccine regulator
Vinay Prasad, a critic of the Food and Drug Administration, has been tapped as the agency’s top regulator of vaccines, gene ...
FDA names Dr. Vinay Prasad as top vaccine official
In his new role with the FDA, Dr. Vinay Prasad will oversee the regulation of costly drugs, including vaccines, gene ...
FDA Expands Surprise Inspections At Foreign Drug And Food Facilities, Targets Double Standards In Overseas Manufacturing Oversight
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intent to expand the use of unannounced inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities that produce foods, essential medicines, and other ...
FDA's top inspector abruptly retires
The Food and Drug Administration's top official overseeing drug and food safety inspections told staff on Monday he has ...
‘Yellowstone’ baked beans inspired by TV show recalled by FDA for undeclared allergen
More than 4,000 cases of baked beans sold under a brand inspired by the popular television show "Yellowstone" have been recalled, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice.
FDA names first-ever AI chief
Jeremy Walsh is now heading up artificial intelligence and information technology in a newly created position at the FDA.