A federal appeals court has upheld parts of a decision limiting access to the widely used abortion pill, mifepristone. The ruling agreed with a lower court that the Food and Drug Administration's moves since 2016 to relax the rules for mifepristone's use should be reversed, but declined to suspend the underlying approval of the medication. The decision is a victory for abortion opponents, but the Justice Department is expected to appeal the decision and the case is expected to continue to make its way through the courts.
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The FDA has issued a warning about two batches of the contraceptive pill Tydemy, which may have reduced effectiveness due to decreased levels of ascorbic acid and high levels of a "known impurity." Consumers taking the pills are advised to continue but to also contact their health care provider for advice regarding an alternative contraceptive method. Lupin is asking consumers to return any unused pills from the recalled batches to their pharmacy.
Trader Joe's is recalling nearly 11,000 cases of its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup due to the presence of insects in the frozen broccoli florets. The recall affects 10,889 cases of the 20-ounce product sold in seven states, and customers are advised to discard it or return it for a full refund. The FDA is also investigating the cause of the contamination and encouraging consumers to report any adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the product.
A federal jury in Miami has found four members of the Grenon family guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States and deliver misbranded drugs. The family was charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and deliver misbranded drugs, and one count of delivering misbranded drugs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned against the use of industrial bleach as a COVID-19 treatment, and the Grenons' sentencing is scheduled for October.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a statement regarding the safety of aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and other sugar-free foods and drinks. The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorized aspartame as a Group 2B carcinogen, based on limited evidence for cancer in humans. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not agree and believes that aspartame is safe to consume in high amounts. Dr. Francesco Branca, director of the department of nutrition and food safety at WHO, has said that science is continuously expanding to assess the possible initiating or facilitating factors of cancer.
Senator Charles Schumer has called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, an energy drink backed by two of YouTube’s most popular stars, Logan Paul and KSI. The beverage contains high levels of caffeine, which has raised concerns among health experts and lawmakers, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has warned that it can be dangerous for children and adolescents. Schumer has urged the FDA to take action, and parents and buyers are advised to be aware of the potential health risks associated with PRIME.
This article discusses the FDA's recommendation that drugmakers update their Covid booster shots to target the predominant coronavirus strain in the US, XBB.1.5. The current vaccines still contain the original coronavirus strain, but the FDA is encouraging drugmakers to update their vaccines to ensure the best protection against the virus. The agency is also working with the CDC to ensure that the vaccines are distributed to those who need them.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case that could potentially restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The anti-abortion plaintiffs argue that the FDA acted outside of its authority when it approved and expanded access to the drug. Judges, all Republican appointees, appeared to be leaning toward restricting access, which could have a major impact on women's access to safe and legal abortions in the United States. A ruling is expected in the coming weeks.