The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads.

People should be cautions about using two new weight-loss drugs because it's not clear whether they increase the risk for heart problems.

New labels would focus on sugar and calories and reflect a realistic serving size for the American diet.

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.

The FDA is opening up public comments for reaction to two possible nutrition labels. One will replace the label we’ve been looking at for 20 years.

Funding for many fresh fruits and vegetables increased with the new guidelines, but white potatoes have been excluded. Why?

Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people.

The FDA issued a statement, and then a clarification about that statement, about aging cheese on wood. What does it mean?

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.

The FDA is stepping up to enforce regulations on gluten-free labels, making foods safer for those with celiac disease.

When there’s no take back program for unneeded or expired medications, the Pill Terminator makes them unpalatable to people and animals.

Don't know the answer to that question, you’re not alone. Petition asks the FDA to change the measurement to teaspoons for food labels.

Unilever’s lawsuit against eggless Just Mayo for false advertising inadvertently gives the small producer invaluable free advertising.

The Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives identifies twelve ingredients in food that are potentially hazardous to your health.

The FDA hasn't confirmed Chinese-made treats are dangerous, but there are concerns the jerky treats have sickened or killed thousands of U.S. pets.

Seven people have died from an outbreak of listeria associated with apples. A California packing company has recalled Granny Smith, Gala and caramel apples.

Likely caused by pollution, levels of mercury in Pacific yellowfin tuna have been on the rise steadily since 1998.

The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

The backlash from Kraft placing a healthy eating label on its processed cheese singles made the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics rethink the label’s use.

The company is voluntarily recalling 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus. Find out if you have the affected products in your refrigerator.

Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act four years ago but hasn’t given the FDA the money needed to implement the act.

The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe.

Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory.

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.

The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising, and it's a reminder not to believe everything you read on a package.

FDA floats proposal that would set 10% of total calories as the standard. So, if you drink a 16-ounce soda, you're done.

This is your chance to add your voice to the mix as the agency looks into what the label means.

Genetically modified salmon will now be sold in stores and restaurants, and it doesn't have to be labeled.

The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals.

A coalition of plaintiffs hit the FDA with a lawsuit saying it did not consider environmental risks when it approved the genetically modified fish.

The USDA says this method of tampering with a food's genes is not the same as genetically modifying it.

Alliance for Natural Health-USA released tests on breakfast foods, and glyphosate was found in 11 of 24 samples. WHO says the chemical is probably carcinogenic.

The iconic look of the nutrition label remains, but some of the information has changed.

Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway.

The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all.

The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that.

The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them.

FDA bans 19 ingredients including triclosan and triclocarban found in antibacterial soap and suggests washing with plain soap and water.

The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants.

FDA, WHO crack down on popular ingredient in processed foods.

There's a debate about whether liquid plant-based foods should be labeled as milk. Is it time to change the definition of milk?

We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly.

Don’t let fall sneak up on you without enjoying some of the experiences you’ve been meaning to get to.

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.

Who knew that one of the founders of Western philosophy had a favorite chef?

Save money (and calories) with a smaller-sized mini Frappuccino.

When these 7-year-olds are treated to a $220 tasting menu, their reactions are priceless (and insightful.)

There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment.