The refrigerator is one of the key appliances in every home and most people take it for granted. We use it to keep all kinds of food fresh for longer periods and to prevent it from developing dangerous bacteria that can cause foodborne illness (food poisoning), which can be fatal. However, some bacteria can grow … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to accept a request from Moderna to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine, the company said Tuesday, in another setback for the technology that has been the target of Trump administration health officials. The agency told Moderna that its application did not contain an “adequate and … Read more
While a car recall is a notice I never ignore, I can never recall throwing away a single food or beverage or pet food product because of a recall. There are hundreds of food recalls every year, so they can be hard to keep track of, even if I follow the FDA’s recall notices page … Read more
With the holidays in full swing, it’s no secret that the “most wonderful time of the year” also happens to be the busiest. Between setting meals and gathering with family to cook for hours and commuting long distances, it’s easy to get lost in the daily grind and miss important information. But when that information … Read more
Key points The FDA has updated its list of aluminum and brass cookware that can leak dangerous levels of lead into food, expanding the August and November recalls with several new brands. The recalled products were deemed unsafe due to lead contamination, which poses particular risks to young children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consumers who … Read more