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Maharashtra FDA bans junk foods, orders FSSAI licenses for school canteens
Maharashtra | Jul 29, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTUnder the new guidelines, food items containing excess fat, trans fats, and high sugar will be banned within a 50-meter radius of schools; these includes ice cream, various sugary products, Vada Pav, sweets and cold drinks.
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BMC headquarters canteen sealed by FDA after fly found in buttermilk in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTThe Maharashtra FDA has sealed the BMC headquarters canteen in Mumbai after a fly was allegedly found in a glass of buttermilk. Officials cited serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations following a five-hour inspection, while the BMC imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on the contractor.
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Pune reports highest number of unhygienic food complaints in Maharashtra, says FDA Commissioner
Maharashtra | Jul 19, 2026, 09:15 AM ISTPune has recorded the highest number of complaints about unhygienic food in Maharashtra since the FDA launched its online complaint portal. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the platform received thousands of complaints and nearly 10 lakh hits within 24 hours.
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Maharashtra FDA bans Pakistan-origin 'Goree Beauty Cream' after detecting toxic mercury, lead
Maharashtra | Jul 06, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTThe crackdown was carried out following complaints and surveillance operations in April, during which multiple cosmetic products—including various fairness creams, soaps, and body lotions such as Goree Whitening Body Lotion and Golden Star Beauty Cream—were confiscated from several shops.
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US FDA approves new antibiotic for uncomplicated UTIs in nearly 30 years
Health | Mar 26, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTUTIs are the most common type of infection that happens to women and are usually caused by bacteria including E. coli. The US FDA approved a new class of antibiotics that can help treat UTIs. Read on to know more.
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FDA bans use of Red No. 3 from food, medicine citing cancer risks
Health | Jan 17, 2025, 11:56 AM ISTThe FDA is banning the use of Red No. 3, an artificial dye, due to its link to cancer. This comes after food safety advocacy groups filed a petition in 2022. Read on to know more.
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US lawmakers question FDAs drug inspection programme in India and China amid drug shortage
World | Jun 25, 2024, 09:18 AM ISTIn a letter addressed to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, lawmakers expressed on Monday that the disparity in inspection results seems to be yet another instance of institutional deficiencies and dysfunction within the FDA's overseas drug inspection program.
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US approves first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers
World | Jun 17, 2022, 07:04 PM ISTThe FDA also authorized Moderna’s vaccine for school-aged children and teens. Pfizer’s shots had previously been the only ones available for those ages.
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Why is there a shortage of baby formula in the U.S. | Explained
India | May 27, 2022, 12:28 PM ISTThe problems began last year as the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in labor, transportation and raw materials — economy-wide issues that didn’t spare the formula industry. Inventory was further squeezed by parents stockpiling during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Rapid antigen tests have reduced sensitivity against Omicron: US FDA
World | Dec 29, 2021, 02:33 PM ISTThe findings are based on a study conducted by the FDA in collaboration with the US National Institutes of Health.
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Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety: FDA
World | Nov 26, 2021, 10:58 PM ISTThe FDA scientists said their review identified several potential risks, including possible toxicity and birth defects.
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Zydus Cadila gets FDA's approval to market generic cancer drug in US
World | Nov 20, 2021, 03:54 PM ISTThe company has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to Decitabine for Injection in the strength of 50 mg/vial single-dose vial, Zydus Cadila said in a statement.
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FDA authorizes first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers
World | Oct 13, 2021, 12:38 PM ISTWhile the products can now be legally sold in the U.S., the FDA stressed they are neither safe nor “FDA approved,” and that people who don’t smoke shouldn’t use them.
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Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
World | Oct 12, 2021, 08:19 PM ISTThe FDA meetings come as U.S. vaccinations have climbed back above 1 million per day on average.
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US panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for seniors, high-risk
World | Sep 18, 2021, 06:47 AM ISTAn influential federal advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans.
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Anthony Fauci hopeful of COVID vaccines getting full OK by FDA within weeks
World | Aug 09, 2021, 08:12 AM ISTThe FDA has only granted emergency-use approval of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, but the agency is expected to soon give full approval to Pfizer.
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Some in US getting COVID-19 boosters without FDA approval
World | Aug 08, 2021, 07:16 AM ISTAmericans have managed to get COVID booster shots by taking advantage of the nation’s vaccine surplus and loose tracking of those who have been fully vaccinated.
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FDA adds warning of rare reaction risk to J&J Covid vaccine
World | Jul 13, 2021, 07:43 AM ISTUS regulators on Monday added a new warning to Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine about links to a rare and potentially dangerous neurological reaction, but said it's not entirely clear the shot caused the problem.
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We respect US's decision: Centre on Covaxin EUA rejection
India | Jun 11, 2021, 07:18 PM ISTBharat Biotech's application for approval of indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, has been rejected by the US FDA that cited a lack of sufficient data.
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FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
World | May 04, 2021, 10:14 AM ISTFDA is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week