The Latest Breaking News from FDA

Michigan Identifies Lettuce as Likely Cyclospora Source as FDA Tracks Five Active Outbreaks

Cyclospora outbreak hits 34 states. Michigan names lettuce as a likely source after 3,309 cases. CDC confirms 1,645 cases; FDA tracking five separate investigations.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Cyclosporiasis: officials looking at Taco Bell lettuce supplier as potential source of outbreak

Taylor Farms reportedly linked to outbreak thought to be in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Kalshi to offer betting on drug trial results and FDA regulatory decisions

Move comes as prediction platforms rapidly gain popularity and offer opportunities to bet on virtually anything

The Guardian - US · Jul 16

Undeclared Peanuts Prompt Expanded Recall of Khong Guan Glutinous Rice Balls

Khong Guan Corporation, based in Union City, California, has expanded a recall of two frozen glutinous rice ball products after the company determined they may contain undeclared peanuts, according to an official announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 15, 2026.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 16

FDA Clears First Of Its Kind Cholesterol Medication: Lipfendra Makes History

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Merck's Lipfendra (enlicitide), making it the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor available in the United States and offering millions of patients with high cholesterol a new alternative to injectable therapies.

International Business Times · Jul 16

FDA Issues Class II Recall of 2.5 Million Eye Drop Bottles Over Foreign Material Contamination

FDA recalls 2.5 million prednisolone acetate eye drop bottles made by Lupin over foreign material contamination. Class II designation. What patients should do.

Medical Daily · Jul 16

Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Peptides Are the Buzziest Skincare Ingredient on the Block—But Which One Is Right for You?

Here’s the full deep dive on topical peptides.

Marie Claire · Jul 16