FDA finds little handwashing, dirty equipment at McDonald's supplier linked to outbreak
More than a hundred E. coli cases were linked to contaminated onions produced by Taylor Farms used in McDonald's burgers.
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Patrizia Cavazzoni, head of FDA’s drug center, to leave the agency
Patrizia Cavazzoni, leader of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, is leaving the agency on Jan. 18.
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A Win for AI in Cancer; 2025's Transformative Drugs; FDA Clarifies 'Underway' Trials
An AI system developed to predict a patient's response to immunotherapy could help "democratize" access to the pricey drugs ...
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Patrizia Cavazzoni, key FDA official, to leave agency
The director of the FDA's main drug review office will exit on Jan. 18, according to an email sent to staff. Her departure is ...
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In debate over obesity medications, FDA shifts toward importance of drugs in subtle ways
The changes reflect “a cultural shift” around obesity medications, said Diana Zuckerman, president of the nonprofit National ...
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FDA's Patrizia Cavazzoni to retire as CDER chief in 2nd senior official's departure in span of weeks
The FDA’s influential director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D., will soon retire ...
Biden FDA moves forward with rule to lower nicotine in cigarettes, a ‘gift’ to cartels, critic says
Opponents argue that the change could cause current smokers to use more cigarettes to compensate for the lower nicotine ...
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FDA cancels adcomm in 'positive' sign for Exelixis’ Cabometyx bid in neuroendocrine tumors: analyst
On second thought, the FDA figures it no longer needs to discuss Exelixis’ application for Cabometyx in neuroendocrine tumors ...
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 ...
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FDA grants priority review to nipocalimab for myasthenia gravis
The FDA has granted priority review to a Biologics License Application for nipocalimab to treat individuals with generalized ...
FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones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 ...
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Watchdog report finds FDA lags in food inspection duties
The U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, but tens of millions of people get sick from foodborne illnesses each year ...