FDA and cosmetics
The Food and Drug Administration is relatively powerless when it comes to hazardous cosmetic products. Turns out, just because an ingredient is dangerous, doesn't mean its illegal. Jericka Duncan explains.
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FDA orders J&J plant to stop vaccine production
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered one manufacturing plant to stop its production of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after contamination was found. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he expects access to Johnson and Johnson doses to resume later this week. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with an update.
Dangerous dietary supplements
A new investigation may have you rethinking some of your vitamins. Consumer Reports finds certain ingredients in dietary supplements sold around the country can carry major health risks. Dana Jacobson reports on the dangers of a virtually unregulated, yet growing industry.
Real Food/Fake Food
About 48 million Americans suffer from food-related illnesses each year. More than 38 million of them become ill from unknown causes as a result of what they eat. USAToday.com restaurant columnist Larry Olmsted joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Real Food/Fake Food: Why You Don't Know What You're Eating and What You Can Do about It."
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J pause with restrictions, warnings
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the pause on the single-dose vaccine could be lifted with additional restrictions on who should receive it, and warnings about potential side effects.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 9, 2016 edition
President Obama confirmed what many thought was inevitable Thursday afternoon when he endorsed Hillary Clinton for president; Piper has become a social media sensation, sporting goggles and a uniform
Investigators are calling out the FDA on cases where recalls were not handled quickly and effectively
Government investigators focused on two recalls from 2014 where they said "consumers remained at risk of illness or death for several weeks after FDA knew of potentially hazardous food." Investigators found it took 165 days from when the product was identified, to the date of the firm's voluntary recall. Anna Werner has more.
A government watchdog is warning the FDA its food recall process is not adequate, and sometimes dangerous.
A government watchdog is warning the FDA its food recall process is not adequate, and sometimes dangerous. An inspector general is issuing the rare alert, saying the FDA's lack of effective recall procedures left some consumers "at risk of illness or death." Only on "CBS This Morning" Anna Werner spoke with the investigator working on the audit.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss growing fears over Zika in the U.S., and the FDA's assault on sodium
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss growing fears over Zika in the U.S., and the FDA's assault on sodium.
Americans currently take in nearly 50 percent more than the recommended daily limit of sodium
The Food and Drug Administration is calling on food companies to lower sodium levels in packaged and restaurant meals. The move is aimed at preventing thousands of deaths every year from heart disease and stroke. Americans currently take in nearly 50 percent more than the recommended daily limit of sodium. CBS News medical contributor and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the proposed guidelines.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 1, 2016 edition
In response to court documents critical of Trump University, Hillary Clinton is calling Donald Trump a fraud; the FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade
The FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade
The FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade. The administration is hoping this recommendation reduces heart attacks and strokes. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
The FDA's latest nutrition facts are bigger and bolder, and will highlight calorie counts, added sugar and portion sizes
Revamped nutrition labels are coming to hundreds of thousands of food products. The FDA's latest nutrition facts are bigger and bolder, and will highlight calorie counts, added sugar and portion sizes. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Northwell Health, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of the first major label updates in more than two decades.
The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status"
The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status." This means clinical trials can move more quickly than usual. Scott Pelley and "60 Minutes" have been following the trials at Duke University for two years, tracking several of the study's participants. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss what's next for the cancer breakthrough.
KIND CEO Daniel Lubetzky explains how he convinced the FDA to revise its stance on what can be labeled a "healthy" food
KIND CEO Daniel Lubetzky explains how he convinced the FDA to revise its stance on what can be labeled a "healthy" food.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 9, 2016 edition
Violent storms are racing through the Southern Plains, with at least one tornado tearing through the Oklahoma countryside Monday evening; Dr. David Kessler, former head of the FDA from 1990 to1997, called the rise of America's opioid crisis "one of the great mistakes of modern medicine."
Each day in America, 78 people die from overdosing on painkillers
Each day in America, 78 people die from overdosing on painkillers. Doctor David Kessler, former head of the FDA from 1990 to1997, called the rise of America's opioid crisis "one of the great mistakes of modern medicine." Jim Axelrod has more.
Tesla speeds vehicle production schedule to meet surging demand; FDA to start monitoring electronic cigarette makers; and the Powerball jackpot hits $415 million
Tesla speeds vehicle production schedule to meet surging demand; FDA to start monitoring electronic cigarette makers; and the Powerball jackpot hits $415 million. These headlines and more from MoneyWatch.
CDC extends Johnson & Johnson vaccine review
An emergency meeting of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee was held to discuss the extremely rare blood clots possibly associated with the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The meeting ended without a decision on when the shots can be given again. CBS News' Laura Podesta joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Doctor discusses pause on use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration say to stop administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines amid reports of six women who suffered from a rare blood clot days after receiving the company's vaccine. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19.
Johnson and Johnson vaccine on hold
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are preparing to hold an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the pause on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, due to six cases of rare but severe blood clots. All 50 states have temporarily stopped use of these shots. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
There are new concerns about the safety of the only female libido drug approved by the FDA
There are new concerns about the safety of the only female libido drug approved by the FDA. Flibanserin, sold under the brand name Addyi, was approved last summer. Supporters called it a victory for women suffering from lower sexual desire, but a review in a medical journal questions the quality of the drug. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings.
A CBS News investigation found FDA records revealing horrible conditions at Pennsylvania cheese company Castle Cheese
A CBS News investigation found FDA records revealing horrible conditions at Pennsylvania cheese company Castle Cheese. Not only was cheese kept in un-refrigerated rooms, but Listeria was found in the production area 10 times. As Jim Axelrod and producer Emily Rand report, that didn't stop the company from making and selling its products.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused nationwide
More than 7.2 million Americans have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and at least six of them developed serious blood clots. The CDC and FDA say the condition appears to be "extremely rare," but asked for the vaccine pause "out of an abundance of caution." Nancy Cordes reports.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs
Advisory committee meetings help FDA scientists make decisions and increase public understanding of drug regulation, and abandoning them doesn't make sense, former officials said.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.