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FDA strongly advises against the use of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Author: FDA
Posted: January 6, 2026, 2:03 pm
The Nutrition Facts Label on food packaging is an important and easy way to get essential information to help you make healthy food choices. These FDA Consumer Updates are also a great resource for more nutrition facts, and other helpful information about the food you eat.
Author: FDA
Posted: January 6, 2026, 2:01 pm
Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 23, 2025, 1:23 pm
Consumer articles about cosmetics.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 23, 2025, 1:06 pm
Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 23, 2025, 1:04 pm
Consumer articles about medical devices.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 10:01 pm
Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 9:50 pm
Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes fal
Author: FDA
Posted: December 19, 2025, 3:50 pm
Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 18, 2025, 4:55 pm
Got questions about the foods, drugs and other issues involving your pet? FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) may be able to answer them. Read these seven frequently asked questions, and CVM's answers.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 18, 2025, 1:08 pm
From tinsel to table scraps, holiday hazards for pets abound. Here are some tips to help you keep them safe.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 17, 2025, 8:29 pm
Sugarless gum may contain xylitol, a class of sweetener known as sugar alcohol. Xylitol is present in many products and foods for human use, but can have devastating effects on your pet.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 17, 2025, 8:26 pm
Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns because young people are at greatest risk of nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. Find out how you can help.
Author: FDA
Posted: October 23, 2025, 6:32 pm
If you're thinking about microneedling to make your skin look better, know the benefits and risks associated with microneedling devices. Check out the FDA's safety tips.
Author: FDA
Posted: October 15, 2025, 3:01 pm
Tobacco comes in many forms, from cigars and cigarettes to smokeless tobacco and dissolvable nicotine products. FDA works to reduce the use of these products, and the harm that they cause. To learn more read these Consumer Updates.
Author: FDA
Posted: September 2, 2025, 3:13 pm
Nicotine pouches can be dangerous to children if they use, touch, chew on, or eat them. These small fiber pouches, which contain nicotine that is chemically synthesized or derived from the tobacco leaf, can cause nicotine poisoning. Keep these products away from kids.
Author: FDA
Posted: September 2, 2025, 2:46 pm
From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
Author: FDA
Posted: August 22, 2025, 6:19 pm
The FDA recommends that consumers avoid 7-OH products, including foods, dietary supplements and those claiming to treat an ailment or disorder. 7-OH is not approved as a drug by the FDA.
Author: FDA
Posted: August 21, 2025, 12:26 pm
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drugs, biologics and medical devices. Sometimes, the FDA allows the emergency use of medical products not yet approved. Here’s what some of those terms used to describe potential treatments mean.
Author: FDA
Posted: August 14, 2025, 1:08 pm
You can help stop the spread of infectious diseases by washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds every time. If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used if they contain at least 60% alcohol and are used properly.
Author: FDA
Posted: August 6, 2025, 7:37 pm

Food Allergies

January 12, 2026, VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox of Colorado Springs, CO is recalling its 8 ounce packages of "Bread Crumbs" because they may contain undeclared egg and milk
Author: FDA
Posted: January 12, 2026, 11:12 pm
Karison Foods & Snacks Inc of Port Washington, NY 11050 is recalling 12 oz containers of ‘PANJIRI’, ‘ALSI PINNI’, ‘PUNJABI PINNI’, ‘BESAN LADDOO’, and ‘NO SUGAR ADDED BESAN LADDOO’ due to undeclared milk allergen
Author: FDA
Posted: January 12, 2026, 4:56 pm
Gregory’s Foods, Inc. of Eagan, MN is recalling its 2-pound 8.5-ounce packages of "Bag Full of Cookies" White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough because some units may contain undeclared Peanut. Frozen Monster Cookie Dough, which contains Peanut, may be packaged in a bag that is labeled as
Author: FDA
Posted: December 23, 2025, 11:35 pm
Newway Import Inc., located in La Puente, CA 91744, is recalling “Preserved Mustard in Soybean Oil” (Brand: Cai Hua Xiang) because the product may contain undeclared wheat.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:53 pm
Troemner Farm of Atlantic Mine, MI is recalling Troemner Family Farm branded 6 oz and 12 oz Pfeffernusse Cookies, because it may contain undeclared milk, wheat, and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, wheat, or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic react
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 9:57 pm
Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is expanding its voluntarily recalling its 5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain undeclared allergens.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 2:58 pm
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division (DCP) is warning the public that Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of Harwinton is recalling their Almond Despair chocolate bar due to undeclared almonds in the label’s ingredient statement. The ingredient statement inco
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 2:31 pm
Atwater’s of Baltimore, MD, is recalling 197 cookie tins because they contain cookies made with almond, pecan, and walnut allergens. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consu
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 2:23 pm
December 20, 2025, Fran’s Chocolates, Ltd. of Seattle, WA is recalling 112 units of Fran’s Pure Bar Almondmilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar Plant-Based, net wt. 1.1oz, because it contains undeclared hazelnut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to hazelnut run the risk of serious or life-th
Author: FDA
Posted: December 20, 2025, 11:57 pm
PlantBased Innovations, of Leominster, MA, is recalling Higher Harvest by H-E-B Dairy-Free Coconut Yogurt, Strawberry flavor because the product may contain undeclared almond. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if
Author: FDA
Posted: December 19, 2025, 6:16 pm
A.S.K. Foods, LLC of Palmyra, PA is recalling select 32 oz. containers of Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas because it contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 18, 2025, 11:17 pm
December 10, 2025 – The James Skinner LLC is conducting a voluntary recall of a single lot of Publix Maple Walnut Coffee Cake as the wrong ingredient label was applied to the packaging on certain units. Product was packaged in cases with Maple Walnut Coffee Cake labels but then inadvertently indiv
Author: FDA
Posted: December 10, 2025, 11:24 pm
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of 70 cases of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and sold in the following U.S. states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.
Author: FDA
Posted: November 29, 2025, 1:21 am
Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is voluntarily recalling its 5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain undeclared allergens.
Author: FDA
Posted: November 26, 2025, 9:37 pm
Prime Food Processing LLC of Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling 2,243 cases of two dessert bun varieties because the packaging does not declare milk in the “Contains” allergen statement as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The milk in these products is derived from unsalted
Author: FDA
Posted: November 20, 2025, 5:00 am
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is voluntarily recalling one batch of Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars because they may contain undeclared wheat and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy and/or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they cons
Author: FDA
Posted: November 17, 2025, 2:41 pm
Mangalm LLC of Newark, California, United States of America is recalling all /Tops Mixed Fruit Jam and Tops Strawberry Jam Products, because it contains carmoisine, which is an unapproved color additive, that can present health concern to consumers
Author: FDA
Posted: November 7, 2025, 6:07 pm
Jody’s Inc. is recalling Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn 6 oz (170 g) bag, lot number 2519907B1, Best If Enjoyed By: 07 15 26 UPC 8 50016 94430 6, due to presence of undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threa
Author: FDA
Posted: October 17, 2025, 9:03 pm
Publix has initiated a voluntary recall on one lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, UPC 41415 03043, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen. The product was distributed to stores located in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, except for stores in Jackson
Author: FDA
Posted: October 14, 2025, 11:18 pm
Tai Foong USA of Seattle, Washington is recalling a limited quantity of Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls, net wt. 10oz, because the product may contain shrimp, a known allergen, that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp or shellfish run
Author: FDA
Posted: October 8, 2025, 9:04 pm

FDA Food Safety Recalls RSS Feed

January 12, 2026, VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox of Colorado Springs, CO is recalling its 8 ounce packages of "Bread Crumbs" because they may contain undeclared egg and milk
Author: FDA
Posted: January 12, 2026, 11:12 pm
Raleigh, North Carolina (January 12, 2026) — Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily recalling lot #025255 of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz) due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
Author: FDA
Posted: January 12, 2026, 6:38 pm
Karison Foods & Snacks Inc of Port Washington, NY 11050 is recalling 12 oz containers of ‘PANJIRI’, ‘ALSI PINNI’, ‘PUNJABI PINNI’, ‘BESAN LADDOO’, and ‘NO SUGAR ADDED BESAN LADDOO’ due to undeclared milk allergen
Author: FDA
Posted: January 12, 2026, 4:56 pm
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2026 - Diva Fam Inc. ("Diva Fam" or the "Company") today (January 9, 2026) announced a voluntary recall of all lots and flavors of Sea Moss Gel Superfood due to lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products
Author: FDA
Posted: January 9, 2026, 7:07 pm
01/07/2026 - HerbsForever LLC of Los Angeles, California is recalling 45 units of the product “Hingwastik Churna” and 45 units of “Gastro Care” dietary supplements because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have a wheat allergy run a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions
Author: FDA
Posted: January 9, 2026, 5:00 am
Gusto Group Inc. of Paterson, NJ is recalling [Klong Kone] Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) '454 G. (1 LBS)' and ‘910 G. (2 LBS)’ because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that
Author: FDA
Posted: January 8, 2026, 5:00 am
HARTFORD — The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division is warning the public that Carrot Top Country Kitchens LLC, DBA Carrot Top Kitchens of Bridgeport (formerly Redding), is recalling 5 varieties of hummus due to undeclared sesame.
Author: FDA
Posted: January 6, 2026, 5:00 am
Sonoma, CA — Primavera Nueva Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its 4-count tamales because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which
Author: FDA
Posted: January 5, 2026, 5:00 am
Gold Star Distribution, Inc. (Gold Star or “the Company”) is recalling all FDA regulated products listed in this press release due to the presence of rodent and avian contamination.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 27, 2025, 2:13 am
Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa is recalling 4 lb. bags of Country Vet Biscuits – Original Meaty Flavor and 4 lb. bags of Heartland Harvest Dog Biscuits – Meaty Flavor with Chicken because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animal
Author: FDA
Posted: December 24, 2025, 10:36 pm
Gregory’s Foods, Inc. of Eagan, MN is recalling its 2-pound 8.5-ounce packages of "Bag Full of Cookies" White Chocolate Macadamia Nut frozen cookie dough because some units may contain undeclared Peanut. Frozen Monster Cookie Dough, which contains Peanut, may be packaged in a bag that is labeled as
Author: FDA
Posted: December 23, 2025, 11:35 pm
Newway Import Inc., located in La Puente, CA 91744, is recalling “Preserved Mustard in Soybean Oil” (Brand: Cai Hua Xiang) because the product may contain undeclared wheat.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 23, 2025, 10:53 pm
Troemner Farm of Atlantic Mine, MI is recalling Troemner Family Farm branded 6 oz and 12 oz Pfeffernusse Cookies, because it may contain undeclared milk, wheat, and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, wheat, or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic react
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 9:57 pm
Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is expanding its voluntarily recalling its 5-ounce bags of Choceur branded Holiday Barks because they may contain undeclared allergens.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 2:58 pm
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food and Standards Division (DCP) is warning the public that Willy Pete’s Chocolate Company LLC of Harwinton is recalling their Almond Despair chocolate bar due to undeclared almonds in the label’s ingredient statement. The ingredient statement inco
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 2:31 pm
Atwater’s of Baltimore, MD, is recalling 197 cookie tins because they contain cookies made with almond, pecan, and walnut allergens. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consu
Author: FDA
Posted: December 22, 2025, 2:23 pm
December 20, 2025, Fran’s Chocolates, Ltd. of Seattle, WA is recalling 112 units of Fran’s Pure Bar Almondmilk Chocolate 46% Madagascar Plant-Based, net wt. 1.1oz, because it contains undeclared hazelnut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to hazelnut run the risk of serious or life-th
Author: FDA
Posted: December 20, 2025, 11:57 pm
December 19, 2025, Direct Source Seafood LLC, Bellevue, WA, is recalling approximately 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp, imported from Indonesia, sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro brands because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may ha
Author: FDA
Posted: December 19, 2025, 8:12 pm
PlantBased Innovations, of Leominster, MA, is recalling Higher Harvest by H-E-B Dairy-Free Coconut Yogurt, Strawberry flavor because the product may contain undeclared almond. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if
Author: FDA
Posted: December 19, 2025, 6:16 pm
A.S.K. Foods, LLC of Palmyra, PA is recalling select 32 oz. containers of Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas because it contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 18, 2025, 11:17 pm

FDA Press Releases RSS Feed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Zycubo (copper histidinate) injection as the first treatment for Menkes disease in pediatric patients.
Author: FDA
Posted: January 12, 2026, 10:00 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published draft guidance designed to facilitate the use of Bayesian methodologies in clinical trials of drugs and biologics, helping drug developers make better use of available data, conduct more efficient clinical trials, and deliver safe and effective t
Author: FDA
Posted: January 12, 2026, 2:39 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is sharing information about the agency’s flexible approach to overseeing chemistry, manufacturing and control (CMC) requirements for cell and gene therapies (CGT).
Author: FDA
Posted: January 11, 2026, 8:03 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released a congressionally mandated report under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) evaluating the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 29, 2025, 7:25 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today awarded national priority vouchers under the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program to two investigational products for their potential to increase access through affordability for American patients.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 19, 2025, 8:16 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from venture capital firms on developing a new contracting approach to strengthen collaboration between the agency and America’s most innovative companies.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 19, 2025, 3:02 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today reminded industry of its legal responsibilities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding food recalls and called for industry to increase adoption of best practices in recall implementation
Author: FDA
Posted: December 15, 2025, 7:47 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today removed a key limitation on the use of real-world evidence (RWE) used in drug and device applications reviews.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 15, 2025, 5:55 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today awarded a national priority voucher to teclistamab in combination with daratumumab for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 15, 2025, 3:03 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new oral medicines to treat a common sexually transmitted infection called gonorrhea.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 12, 2025, 6:17 pm
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is taking action to advance sunscreen innovation, part of a broader initiative in the Office of Nonprescription Drugs. The agency is proposing to add bemotrizinol as a permitted active ingredient for use in sunscreens.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 11, 2025, 1:20 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Waskyra (etuvetidigene autotemcel), the first cell-based gene therapy for the treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS).
Author: FDA
Posted: December 9, 2025, 10:45 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Augmentin XR (amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium) under the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program, marking the first approval achieved through this review pathway.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 9, 2025, 9:28 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it has approved Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv), the first hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) therapy to treat patients with severe aplastic anemia (SAA).
Author: FDA
Posted: December 8, 2025, 6:02 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes (TEMPO) for Digital Health Devices Pilot, a voluntary pilot designed to promote access to certain digital health devices while safeguarding patient safety.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 5, 2025, 8:15 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for Breyanzi (Lisocabtagene maraleucel) as the first Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in the U.S.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 4, 2025, 9:55 pm
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Exzolt Cattle-CA1 (fluralaner) topical solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) larval infestations, and the treatment and control of cattle fever tick in beef cattle 2 months of age and older and repl
Author: FDA
Posted: December 4, 2025, 4:16 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that Tracy Beth Høeg, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).
Author: FDA
Posted: December 3, 2025, 11:44 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted approval for Avance (acellular nerve allograft-arwx) in surgical implantation.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 3, 2025, 11:22 pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice, announced today that the U.S. Marshals Service seized approximately 73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products—valued at roughly $1 million—from three firms in Missouri.
Author: FDA
Posted: December 2, 2025, 9:41 pm