US Food and Drug Administration

US diners avoid restaurants as fears over parasitic disease cut lettuce sales

Consumer confidence in lettuce and other fresh produce has fallen during the current cyclosporiasis outbreak.

Chobani must face lawsuit over zero-sugar yogurt claim, US appeals court rules

Companies may not label food as “zero sugar” or “sugar free” unless it contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving; Chobani’s Zero Sugar yogurt has 4 of a a naturally occurring sweetener.

US panel backs trendy peptides despite safety concerns

The peptides are popular in wellness circles but lack strong clinical evidence.

US authority says Taylor Farms link to parasite outbreak was a false positive

The FDA earlier said that a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for Cyclospora parasite.

Taco Bell to stop using lettuce linked to parasitic contamination

The US authorities are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.

US authority to warn of Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states over parasite

Taco Bell said earlier this week it would remove some ingredients at select restaurants “voluntarily and temporarily” as a precaution.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

1,645 cases of an intestinal infection from the cyclospora parasite have been confirmed.

UFC star Conor McGregor is said to have continued use of banned drugs after injury healed

Conor McGregor cast the decision as a medically necessary one to ensure that his badly broken leg healed properly.

Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal industry

Unlicensed vapes are widely available in the US both online and in vape shops, convenience stores or gas stations despite being illegal to import or sell.

Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine backed by FDA advisers

The nine panel members voted unanimously in favour of use of Moderna’s shot mFlusiva in adults aged 50 to 64.

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