More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
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Baby formula plant to reopen in FDA agreement
Abbott Nutrition and the Food and Drug Administration struck a deal to begin the process of reopening the Michigan baby formula factory. Meantime, lawmakers in both parties are calling on the Biden administration to use the Defense Production Act to compel other companies to help produce more formula. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
FDA official to testify on baby formula
U.S. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf is scheduled to testify before Congress today discussing the continuing baby formula shortage. The Biden administration is taking the rare step of invoking the defense production act and launching an effort to import more baby formula from overseas. Nikole Killion reports.
Metabolic issues and the formula shortage
Meg Oliver spoke to a family whose 8-year-old daughter needs formula for most of her nutrition due to metabolic issues. They open up about how the baby formula shortage is impacting their family.
FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week
The Abbott Nutrition formula plant in Michigan will re-open, pending safety upgrades and certifications.
Plan to address baby formula shortage worries some lawmakers
Republicans argued that the plan didn't force federal agencies to look for formula that could be redirected to U.S. homes immediately.
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
The CDC must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Combating the baby formula shortage
Stores are struggling to keep enough baby formula on the shelves, and the shortage in inventory is impacting families with young children. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses the efforts underway by lawmakers to increase the supply.
FDA to review vaccine for young children
Moderna asked the FDA for emergency-use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. For those families anxious to inoculate their little ones, the news has them breathing a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, others remain skeptical. Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician and member of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, joined CBS News to discuss the upcoming data review.
FDA could authorize COVID vaccine for younger kids in June
The Food and Drug Administration released a "tentative" schedule of meetings for its outside vaccine advisers in June.
FDA to ban menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
The FDA announced it will begin rolling out a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars. Health experts say the move could help save thousands of lives, particularly among Black people and young people. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports, and then Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, joined CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss.
Moderna asks FDA to authorize COVID vaccine for kids 5 and under
The FDA has pledged to "move with all expediency" to review the company's data on a lower-dose kids' vaccine.
FDA proposes rule to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The FDA announced its proposed rules for the ban Thursday, to "help prevent children from becoming the next generation of smokers," said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
FDA investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness
Several hundred people have posted on a food safety website complaining of nausea, diarrhea and vomiting after eating Lucky Charms.
Pfizer to ask FDA to authorize COVID booster for kids as young as 5
Citing a "robust response" of antibodies against Omicron in their vaccine trials, the companies said they were planning to submit a request "in the coming days."
FDA authorizes breath test to detect COVID-19
InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer test can detect infections using only a breath sample and yield results in less than three minutes.
FDA clears second COVID booster
Millions of Americans 50 and older are now eligible to receive another booster shot, after the Food and Drug Administration authorized a new round of COVID-19 vaccines for those who want them. But there are questions about both the effectiveness and who will pay for the optional shots. Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Sure, Brut deodorant sprays recalled nationwide due to benzene
Analysis finds "unexpected levels" of human carcinogen coming from propellant that sprays product out of the can.
Senate confirms Biden's pick to lead the FDA
Califf already served as FDA commissioner under the Obama administration.
Kids under 5 could get COVID vaccine by March
The White House said it will be ready to distribute Pfizer's vaccine for young children as soon as it has authorization, which could be as soon as March. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Children under the age of 5 are the only group not yet eligible for vaccination — but that could change soon.
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer has asked the FDA for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, who have so far been ineligible for the vaccines. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
FDA gives full approval to Moderna's COVID vaccine
The FDA has given its full approval to Moderna's COVID vaccine for those who are 18 and older after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness.
FDA gives full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
The action means the FDA has completed the same rigorous review of Moderna's shot as other long-established vaccines.
Surgeon General on next steps against COVID
U.S. health care workers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 starting today under a federal mandate. This comes at a time when the country is experiencing the highest COVID-19 death rate in nearly a year. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to discuss where the U.S. stands in combatting the virus, what we know about a new variant, and the importance of mental health.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 3 storm in the Caribbean
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Trump travels to Asia to meet China's Xi, as government shutdown continues
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
June Lockhart, actor known for "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," dies at 100
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Government shutdown hits Day 26 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 26 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.