Nation
World
Politics
Sports
Business
Entertainment
Life
Tech
Science
Opinion
Crime
Health
Oddities

FDA proposes new limits on how much lead is allowed in baby food

Por: ABC News Life January 25, 2023

thumbnail

Nearly one year after such as arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury in , the federal agency that oversees food safety has proposed a change.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposing new limits for the amount of lead allowed in processed foods, such as those packaged in , for kids under the age of 2.The new limits would help reduce exposure to lead in those foods by as much as 27%, the agency said.For more than 30 years, the FDA has... + full article



Similar News

Health Care — FDA committee votes to change vaccine strategy

The Hill USA Health January 27, 2023

thumbnailA key FDA committee voted to update the current vaccination strategy against COVID-19, signaling a shift in how the U.S. will handle the virus going into the fourth year of the pandemic.  Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care roundup, where we’re following the latest moves on... + más

Change to Covid vaccine formulation signals start of FDA pivot in immunization strategy | Politico

Best TV Show bracket: Here’s how you voted in Rounds 1 and 2 | The Boston Globe


FDA proposes new levels for lead in baby food, but critics say more action is needed

ABC7 USA Health January 25, 2023

thumbnailThe allowable levels of lead in certain baby and toddler foods should be set at 20 parts per billion or less, according to new draft guidance issued Tuesday by the US Food and Drug Administration.For babies and young children who eat the foods covered in today's draft... + más

New FDA guidelines call for reducing — but not eliminating — lead in baby food | CBS News

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | Associated Press


New FDA guidelines call for reducing — but not eliminating — lead in baby food

CBS News USA Politics January 25, 2023

thumbnailThe Food and Drug Administration released Tuesday that detail the maximum amount of lead that can be found in baby food products, and is part of the organization's initiative aiming to reduce childhood exposure to harmful contaminants in food.  The proposed action levels... + más

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | Associated Press

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | ABC News


House Dems raise issues with ‘atypical’ FDA review process for Alzheimer’s drug

Politico USA Health December 30, 2022

thumbnailThe FDA’s collaboration with Biogen, the maker of a controversial Alzheimer’s drug, before it granted the product accelerated approval was “atypical” and ran afoul of the agency’s protocol for documenting interactions with drug companies, according to a joint House... + más

Alzheimer's drug approval by FDA 'rife with irregularities,' probe finds | Los Angeles Times

Probe: Alzheimer's drug approval 'rife with irregularities' | ABC News


Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction

ABC News USA Health December 20, 2022

thumbnailWASHINGTON -- The lack of clear direction and priorities at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's tobacco division has hampered its ability to regulate electronic cigarettes and other products, according to an expert panel assembled to examine problems at the agency.A... + más

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | Associated Press

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | WPLG Local 10


Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction

WPLG Local 10 USA Politics December 20, 2022

thumbnailWASHINGTON – The lack of clear direction and priorities at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's tobacco division has hampered its ability to regulate electronic cigarettes and other products, according to an expert panel assembled to examine problems at the agency.A... + más

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | ABC News

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | Associated Press


Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction

Associated Press USA Politics December 19, 2022

thumbnailWASHINGTON (AP) — The lack of clear direction and priorities at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s tobacco division has hampered its ability to regulate electronic cigarettes and other products, according to an expert panel assembled to examine problems at the agency.A... + más

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | ABC News

Panel warns FDA’s beleaguered tobacco unit lacks direction | WPLG Local 10



About iurex | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer |