Health & Wellness News

FDA UPDATES

• Advisory Committees Give FDA Critical Advice and the Public a Voice
  At the FDA, we rely on our many advisory committees to help us make sound decisions based on the best science available. Advisory committees give our own FDA experts outside, independent, and professional advice on various complex scientific, technical, and policy issues.
• The Facts on Tampons and Tampon Safety
  Learn what FDA oversight of tampons means for you and how to use them safely.
• Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
  Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. The FDA continues to evaluate sunscreen products to ensure that their active ingredients are safe and effective.
• Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually
  Your infant’s sensitive skin is vulnerable to serious burns. But sunscreen isn’t the answer. Infants are at greater risk than adults of sunscreen side effects, such as a rash. The FDA recommends keeping newborns and babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight.
• Medical Devices
  Consumer articles about medical devices.
• Braces Have Changed: What to Know about Traditional Braces and Clear Aligner Options
  Braces have evolved and now alternatives in both look and materials are available. Here are some answers to common questions about braces.

FDA RECALLS

• Lidl US Recalls Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato Due to Possible Health Risk
  ARLINGTON, VA – OCTOBER 16, 2026 – Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with […]
• Family Farmstead Dairy Announces Recall of Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 Contamination
  WORCESTER, NY, October 15, 2026 – Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling specific lot of cheddar cheese because […]
• Pan Pepin Inc. Issues Allergy Alert of Para Bien Al Grano Due to Undeclared Sesame
  Pan Pepin Inc. of Bayamón, Puerto Rico is recalling certain lots of Para Bien Al Grano because the product contain […]
• Pan Pepín Inc. Emite Alerta por Alérgenos en el Producto Parabien al Grano Debido a la Presencia de Sésamo No Declarado
  Bayamón, Puerto Rico – Pan Pepín Inc., con sede en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, está retirando voluntariamente del mercado ciertos lotes […]
• Oliva LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus
  Oliva LLC of Bethlehem, CT is recalling approximately 250 units of Riad’s Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, […]
• Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Trio Because of Possible Health Risk
  Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout, […]