Justice Department schedules kratom derivatives as opioids
The Justice Department temporarily scheduled three kratom derivatives as opioids, while indicating it will not enforce the ban for trace levels found in botanical kratom.
Personalized cancer vaccine shows promise against melanoma
A personalized cancer vaccine combined with pembrolizumab reduced melanoma recurrence in a late-stage trial, drugmakers said, advancing tailored therapies.
FDA proposes GRAS notification rule with streamlined path
FDA’s proposed GRAS notification rule would end self-affirmations, create a streamlined option for legacy ingredients, and likely face legal tests, experts say.
Cyclospora outbreak cools salad sales and squeezes chains
Cyclospora outbreak dents salad demand, hits restaurant traffic and sales, and triggers recalls as officials trace iceberg lettuce to a Mexico facility.
Sysco halts Mexican iceberg lettuce amid cyclospora outbreak
Sysco has paused purchases of Mexican-grown iceberg lettuce as the cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms widens. FDA-confirmed cases have topped 10,000.