Food & Drug Administration

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Federal push to ban kratom derivative sparks debate over herbal supplement regulation

FDA approves non-opioid painkiller, first new class in decades

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Chemicals in plastic food containers have been linked to preterm births; here's how to avoid them

Phthalates preterm birth

3 brands of applesauce pouches recalled due to potential lead contamination

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First over-the-counter birth control pill approved by the FDA

Opill OTC Birth Control

Some food sold aboard Amtrak recalled for possible listeria contamination

Jif peanut butter products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shots for children ages 12-15

New Jersey to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

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FDA grants emergency use authorization to Regeneron COVID-19 antibody cocktail

FDA authorizes first at-home rapid COVID-19 test that produces results within 30 minutes

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Juul pitches locked e-cigarette that blocks underage users

Juul Age Lock FDA

President Trump nominates former Penn professor, Temple alum to lead FDA

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FYI, the government shutdown-related problems span to food inspections, too

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Duncan Hines cake mixes recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

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Children's Health

CHOP leading FDA study into parents' alarming claims about over-the-counter drug MiraLAX

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Hostess recalls Twinkies because of salmonella concerns

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Philly's MLB All-Star Game schedule includes fan festival and new 3-on-3 competition

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Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival will fill Walnut Street with food, cocktails and shopping on May 2

Rittenhouse Row Spring Fest

Instant observations: VJ Edgecombe, Sixers even up series with resilient performance, outlasting Celtics

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