Nestlé recalls DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products
Lydia Wheeler - 03/11/16 10:21 AM EST
The company said certain products may contain pieces of glass.
Healthcare
Regulation
Senate panel advances bill blocking state GMO labeling rules
Tim Devaney - 03/01/16 11:43 AM EST
The contentious measure now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.
FDA to test for weed-killer pesticide
Tim Devaney - 02/17/16 01:09 PM EST
The FDA is looking to crack down on a weed killer ingredient that is linked to cancer.
California Republican emerges as champion of e-cigarettes
Tim Devaney - 02/13/16 09:12 AM EST
Rep. Duncan Hunter showed his support for the industry by vaping at a hearing.
Brickmakers suffering from heavy-handed regs, report finds
Tim Devaney - 02/02/16 11:31 AM EST
The brick industry is crumbling from excessive regulation.
Obama signs child-proof packaging standards for e-cigs
Tim Devaney - 01/28/16 05:30 PM EST
The legislation will protect children from swallowing the liquid nicotine used in electronic...
Consumer Reports: Two-thirds of consumers misled by natural labels
Lydia Wheeler - 01/27/16 12:46 PM EST
Consumers thought "natural" meant no pesticides, artificial ingredients, chemicals or GMOs.
Listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads
Lydia Wheeler - 01/22/16 05:20 PM EST
One person in Michigan died, and 12 people in six states are sick.
Health groups call for e-smoking ban in public housing
Tim Devaney - 01/19/16 05:21 PM EST
HUD's smoking ban would prohibit people from lighting cigarettes in government-assisted homes but...
Chipotle to shut down stores for food safety meeting
Sarah Ferris - 01/15/16 09:23 AM EST
A company-wide meeting is Chipotle's most extreme action to date since its first outbreak last fall.
Doctors group demands probe into diet guidelines
Lydia Wheeler - 01/07/16 12:42 PM EST
They question whether a federal advisory committee was influenced by industry pressures.
Wal-Mart supplier recalls beef patties
Lydia Wheeler - 01/05/16 02:25 PM EST
The Sam's Choice Black Angus Vidalia Onion beef patties were shipped nationwide.
California lawmakers vote to make smoking age 21
Lydia Wheeler - 03/10/16 02:13 PM EST
Health advocates are urging the governor to sign the measure into law.
Health officials petition FDA for warning labels on painkillers
Lydia Wheeler - 02/22/16 04:19 PM EST
City and state health directors want "black box" warning labels on the drugs.
USDA: No food stamps at restaurants
Tim Devaney - 02/16/16 03:06 PM EST
The USDA said restaurants are masquerading as grocery stores.
USDA finalizes new standards for ground chicken and turkey
Lydia Wheeler - 02/04/16 03:54 PM EST
The standards also apply to raw chicken parts.
USDA issues Super Bowl party food safety tips
Tim Devaney - 02/01/16 12:23 PM EST
The football-themed recommendations focus on food preparation.
Lawmakers press VA to allow medical marijuana for veterans
Tim Devaney - 01/27/16 02:52 PM EST
Currently, VA doctors are prohibited from recommending medical marijuana to patients.
Senate Dem to block Obama's FDA nominee
Lydia Wheeler - 01/25/16 12:47 PM EST
Sen. Ed Markey (Mass.) wants the agency to reform its approval process for painkillers.
Shkreli to remain silent at House pharma hearing
Sarah Ferris - 01/21/16 03:09 PM EST
The "pharma bro"'s much-anticipated appearance on Capitol Hill next week may be a let-down.
Lawmakers scrutinize USDA’s hog slaughter rule
Tim Devaney - 01/19/16 12:59 PM EST
The hog slaughter program has lead to the cruel treatment of pigs and raises concerns about...
Sanders votes against Obama's FDA nominee
Tim Devaney - 01/12/16 11:20 AM EST
Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) expressed concerns about Dr. Robert Califf's ties to the pharmaceutical...
New Obama guidelines: Lean meat has role in healthy diet
Lydia Wheeler - 01/07/16 07:23 AM EST
Advisers wanted to recommend that Americans eat less meat to help the environment.
CDC report: E-cigarette ads reach 18M teens
Lydia Wheeler - 01/05/16 01:00 PM EST
More than half of all middle and high school students saw ads in stores.
