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Caffeine In Food: FDA To Investigate Safety, Marketing To Children

April 30, 2013 by foodsafeguru

WASHINGTON — Looking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer. The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of these foods and wants to know more about their […]

Deaths of 500 dogs blamed on jerky treats, FDA says

January 15, 2013 by foodsafeguru

JoNel Aleccia, Staff Writer, NBC News Some 500 dogs and nine cats may have died after eating chicken jerky pet treats made in China, according to updated complaints logged by federal veterinary health officials. A new tally of reports filed with the Food and Drug Administration shows the agency has received 2,674 reports of illness […]

FDA probe: Were deaths linked to energy drink?

November 15, 2012 by foodsafeguru

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health authorities are investigating reports of 13 deaths possibly linked to so-called energy shots and cautioning consumers to talk to their doctors before they take them or other energy drinks. The Food and Drug Administration has received 92 reports over four years that cite illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths after consumption of […]

End of U.S. Produce Tests for Pathogens Angers Advocates

November 14, 2012 by foodsafeguru

By Stephanie Armour A U.S. program that tests random produce samples for salmonella and other pathogens is ending, angering food-safety advocates who said the initiative that was knocked down by industry lobbyists protects public health. Produce sampling stopped Nov. 9 and testing of food already collected will continue, Jim Brownlee, a spokesman at the U.S. […]

Over-The-Counter Eye Drops and Nasal Sprays: Serious Adverse Events from Ingestion by Children

October 25, 2012 by foodsafeguru

FDA is warning healthcare professionals and the public that accidental ingestion by children of over-the-counter eye drops used to relieve redness and nasal decongestant sprays can result in serious and life-threatening adverse events. The eye drops and nasal sprays that have been involved in the cases of accidental ingestion contain the active ingredients tetrahydrozoline, oxymetazoline, or […]