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Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods – here's what to know
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in packaged processed foods sold in jars, pouches, tubs or boxes. Here's what to know.
FDA Sets New Levels for Toxic Lead in Baby Food
The FDA's new standards for toxic lead target processed baby foods such as jarred fruits, vegetables, yogurts and dry cereals.
FDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has set a limit on the amount of lead that can be in baby foods, but critics say it’s too little, too late.
New guidelines set for lead levels in baby foods
The government is setting new guidelines for lead levels in some baby foods. The NWS is warning SoCal residents to be prepared as a life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm is expected to sweep through much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties Tuesday through Wednesday.
FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now ...
FDA weighs novel pain drug amid opioid crisis
The FDA will decide later this month whether to approve a novel drug for acute pain that could offer a nonaddictive ...
Cheddar cheese listeria recall hits several states: FDA says avoid these Wicklow Gold products
New Jersey-based Abbey Specialty Foods is recalling cheddar cheese products due to fears of listeria contamination. Here’s ...
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Is It COVID or the Flu? Take This FDA-Approved, At-Home Test to Find Out
You don't need a prescription to purchase a test that will tell you whether you're sick with COVID or the flu.
FDA Pushes to Improve Blood Oxygen Monitor Accuracy Across Skin Tones
The FDA's draft recommendations for pulse oximeters aims to include clinical studies involving at least 150 participants with ...
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FDA’s New AI Guidance Highlights Risks of Technology, Urges Early Sponsor Engagement
The FDA’s guidance on AI in drug development points to potentially life-threatening consequences of the technology, ...
FDA seeks to boost accuracy of blood-oxygen monitors across skin tones
The U.S. health regulator on Monday proposed new guidelines for widely-used blood oxygen monitoring devices to improve their ...
Cheese Puffs Recall as FDA Issues Risk Warning
The snacks were distributed in the state of New York and have been recalled due to undeclared additives and flavor enhancers.
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FDA calling on pulse oximeter makers to make life-saving changes to devices
Pulse oximeters help doctors evaluate a person's pulse rate and the oxygen saturation of your blood. The FDA is proposing ...
FDA recommends fixing racial disparities in pulse oximeter readings
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a long-awaited plan aimed at improving how pulse oximeters work on people ...