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FDA, lead

LA Times on MSN · 4h

FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect

The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the state to disclose levels of four heavy metals.

CNN on MSN · 1d

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 23h

FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods

The agency issued final guidance that it estimated could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%. The limits are voluntary, not mandatory, for food manufacturers, but they allow the FDA to take enforcement action if foods exceed the levels.

Hosted on MSN · 12h

Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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.

The FDA Set Guidelines for 'Acceptable' Levels of Lead in Baby Food for the First Time — but Some Experts Say It's Not Enough

On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that, for the first time, it is setting guidelines for an acceptable level of lead in processed baby food, including canned fruit and vegetables,

FDA, skin tone and Pulse oximetry

CNN on MSN · 1d

FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones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 the US Food and Drug Administration is proposing guidance to help make these devices more reliable and less biased.

FDA releases long-awaited guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones

Rather than relying on those testing the devices to judge skin tones, the draft guidance suggests manufacturers should use both the newly developed Monk Skin Tone scale and another scale, called the individual typology angle (ITA), which is based on spectrophotometric measurements.

New FDA guidance aims to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people of color

A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft guidance would require manufacturers of pulse oximeters to gather far more clinical data to show the devices accurately work across a range of skin

Leaving FDA, Califf is unapologetic — and warns of staff departures

In an interview, outgoing FDA commissioner Robert Califf was wary of the Trump administration but unapologetic about ...

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FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

The CDC recommends a single dose of any FDA-approved RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75 years and older, as well as for 60- ...

FDA looks to clarify confirmatory trial mandate for accelerated approvals

In recent years, the FDA has amped up its supervision of accelerated approvals, including by requiring that confirmatory ...

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FDA proposes new tests to detect asbestos in cosmetics and other products containing talc

The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and ...

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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 ...

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