The Hill

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a soda additive starting next month over health concerns. The FDA said Tuesday that it revoked its regulation that allowed brominated vegetable oil (BVO) to be used in food because it “is no longer considered safe.” The agency pointed to studies conducted with the National Institutes of…

FDA bans soda additive over health concerns

Reuters

(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it would revoke the regulation that authorized the use of brominated vegetable oil in food items, effective Aug. 2, as it was no longer safe.

US FDA to ban use of brominated vegetable oil in food, soda

Scripps News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is officially outlawing a soda ingredient that’s already been banned in several countries. Here's what to know.

FDA officially banning soda ingredient that's 'no longer considered safe'

The nation’s top government official responsible for regulating dietary supplement products said she is bothered by a years-long trend of “completely ignoring what FDA is saying” about kratom. Speaking June 25 in New York during an industry event, the official said the Food and Drug Administration has...

FDA doubles down on kratom in dietary supplement products

Delishably

FDA Recalls 4 Popular Sodas Due to Cancer-Causing Chemicals

In a concerning wave of recalls, the FDA pulled 28 beverages from the market in 2024, citing the presence of undisclosed harmful chemicals, drugs, and bacteria. These recalls have raised significant health concerns and highlighted the importance of proper labeling and safety checks in the food and beverage industry. The...

FDA recalls 28 soda, juices and other beverages over harmful chemicals – Here’s the complete list

USA TODAY

The FDA announced Tuesday it is revoking the regulation authorizing the use of BVO in food, effective August 2.

Which sodas contain BVO? What to know as FDA bans brominated vegetable oil

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Dicle Belul

The recall of over two dozen candy lines was prompted by concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, a common cause of food poisoning. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the recall due to potential health risks associated with the affected products. These sweet treats, including caramel pretzels and cookies, were distributed nationwide to retailers like Walmart, Hy-Vee, Dollar Central, and Target, as well as other wholesalers. Salmonella can cause symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, especially affecting vulnerable individuals such as the elderly or those with weakened immune systems.

Nationwide Candy Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination

PopCulture

The FDA has threatened legal consequences if Dollar Tree does not take corrective action.

Dollar Tree Still Sold Lead-Contaminated Food Despite Recall, FDA Says

New York Post

A Connecticut-based company that sells flavored soda to restaurants has recalled four of its products after the Food and Drug Administration said they contained preservatives and food dyes — including one that can cause cancer.

Charles Boggini Company, headquartered in Coventry, Conn., voluntarily recalled its “Pink Lemonade,” “Cola Flavoring Base,” “Yellow Lemonade” and “Yellow Lemonade X” — all of which are sold in one- and five-gallon containers to restaurants.

The “Pink Lemonade” was recalled after it was found to contain FD&C Red No. 40, which is a red dye that is used in a range of products including cosmetics, drugs and food. 



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Soda company recalls multiple drinks sold in restaurants across US that contain dye linked to cancer: FDA

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

South Carolina State

Pennsylvania State

DC News Now

The FDA is warning about "microdose chocolate" bars and candy after a dozen people across multiple states were sickened after eating them.

More people hospitalized after eating drug-infused ‘microdose’ chocolates, gummies: FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is banning the use of a food additive known as brominated vegetable oil after the agency concluded that it is no longer safe to consume. Brominated vegetable oil is a stabilizer used in citrus-flavored beverages and was previously authorized by the FDA to be used in small amounts of 15 parts per million or lower. However, not many products in the United States still currently use brominated vegetable oil, according to the FDA.

Which sodas contain BVO? After FDA bans food additive, avoid these products

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

The Independent

Federal food safety regulators said Tuesday that they have warned a top U.S. bakery to stop using labels that say its products contain potentially dangerous allergens when they don't. U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors found that Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee, Oroweat, Thomas', Entenmann's and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren't in the foods. Under FDA regulations, such products are “misbranded," FDA officials said in a warning letter sent to officials at the company’s Horsham, Pennsylvania, headquarters earlier this...

FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann's not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

Lawyers involved in Suboxone tooth decay lawsuits indicate they are close to reaching a tolling agreement, which would extend the statute of limitations in certain claims to allow additional time for the parties to vet injuries before thousands of individual lawsuits may need to be filed in the federal court system.

Lawyers “Optimistic” Suboxone Tolling Agreement Will Be Reached For Tooth Decay Lawsuits

Perry, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Peggy Bramblette recently reached out to let us know that the historic New Perry Hotel, perhaps the best-known symbol of this Middle Georgia town, was facing possible demolition. A week passed and I was not surprised to learn that the demolition is imminent. I’ve witnessed a long history of developers convincing local politicians to agree […]

Historic New Perry Hotel Facing Demolition

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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FDA Allows JUUL Vap Pens To Remain on Store Shelves While Continuing To Review Safety, Teen Addiction Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to rescind a ban on JUUL e-cigarettes, indicating that it is continuing to review new case law...

FDA Allows JUUL Vap Pens To Remain on Store Shelves While Continuing To Review Safety, Teen Addiction Risks

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