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FDA finalizes guidance on when it can order a cosmetic recallOn October 22, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance explaining how it will use its power to order a cosmetic off the market. The guidance covers when FDA can order a recall, the steps it will follow first, and what a…Read the article
EPA proposes more time for some industrial TCE uses, but the consumer ban staysOn October 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed giving some chemical plants and refrigerant makers more time to stop using…
Baby gripe water recalled after FDA finds undeclared methanol and other alcoholsPacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot of Babies' Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water after FDA testing found three alcohols that were not listed on the…
Formaldehyde releasers: the hidden preservatives Washington will restrict in 2027Formaldehyde rarely shows up by name on a shampoo or lotion label. Some products instead contain preservatives that slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde into…
California will track and publish where “forever chemical” pesticides are sprayedCalifornia will soon start telling the public where "forever chemical" pesticides are being sprayed. On September 27, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB…
How to read a cosmetics ingredient labelThe front of a bottle is marketing. The back is where the facts are. Every cosmetic sold in stores in the U.S. has to list its ingredients, and once you know a few…
“Forever chemicals” are now banned from cosmetics in seven states. Here’s what the FDA found.If you live in one of seven states, the makeup and skin care on store shelves can no longer contain intentionally added PFAS, the family of chemicals known as…
Organic applesauce recalled over high levels of patulin, a mold toxinWakefern Food Corp., the company behind ShopRite, has recalled jars of Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce after routine FDA monitoring found patulin…
Lior ground cinnamon recalled over elevated lead levelsGalil Importing Corp of Hauppauge, New York, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing by the Maryland Department of Health found elevated levels of…
A popular skincare product is part of nationwide FDA recall.First Aid Beauty has issued a recall for more than 2,700 jars of Ultra Repair Cream. It's sold across the country on the First Aid Beauty site and major retailers…
A RECALL has been announced for a popular children’s sunscreen this month.Shoppers warned by Walmart, Costco & other retailers over the safety of popular children’s sunscreen that is ‘impure.’ Recall Details: Babyganics…
Biden FDA moves to ban toxic Red Dye No. 3 in foodChemical linked to cancer, memory problems in children WASHINGTON – In a significant move to protect public health, the Biden Food and Drug Administration…
Starbucks coffee energy drink recalled due to possible metal contaminationBack in 2015, PepsiCo Inc.and Starbucks partnered in the distribution of a number of Starbucks drinks in retail stores, specifically their coffee energy drinks. Now, a…
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