Federal safety regulators said the maker of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief voluntarily recalled the drops because of a “lack of assurance of sterility.”
Category: Food and Drug Administration
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Nearly 40,000 Eye Drop Bottles Are Recalled Over Potential Contamination
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Maker of Clear Eyes Recalls Nearly 40,000 Bottles Over Contamination Risk
The New York Times – Business:Federal safety regulators said the maker of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief voluntarily recalled the drops because of a “lack of assurance of sterility.”
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How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
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FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk
The New York Times – Business:Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
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Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce as Cyclospora Outbreak Wanes?
The New York Times – On the Runway:As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history wanes, experts weigh in on whether iceberg and other fresh produce are still a risk.
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Officials Reveal a Secret Ruse to Evacuate Trump, and the F.D.A. Takes On a Food Safety Loophole
The New York Times – On the Runway:Plus, when you accidentally upset “Harry Potter” fans.
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F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine
The New York Times – Business:The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.
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Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family
The New York Times – On the Runway:At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff.
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Efforts to Help Smokers Quit Stall Under Trump
The New York Times – Business:The C.D.C.’s tobacco control office has been shut for more than a year. After its most prominent antismoking campaign went off the air, calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW lines have plummeted.
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Zyn’s Popularity Has Tobacco Companies Racing to Cash In
The New York Times – Business:The makers of nicotine pouches are building new plants and expanding to meet demand. While influencers claim health benefits, experts warn the products can be highly addictive.