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Jan
17
2022
By Troy Warren
The FDA Is No Longer Regulating What, Exactly, French Dressing Should Be

The FDA Is No Longer Regulating What, Exactly, French Dressing Should Be

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie The federal agency is removing an outdated standard that's been on the books for 72 years. When Thursday's issue of the Federal Register is published, it will include a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which isn't completely out of the ordinary. What is interesting is that this particular notice concerns the agency's decision to, uh, revoke the standard of identity for French dressing. The Association for Dressing and Sauces (ADS), an organization whose website says they represent "manufacturers of salad dressing, mayonnaise and condiment sauces and suppliers…
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Oct
16
2021
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By Troy Warren
New FDA Recommendations Aim to Significantly Reduce Salt Used in the Food Supply—Here’s What That Means for You

New FDA Recommendations Aim to Significantly Reduce Salt Used in the Food Supply—Here’s What That Means for You

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By Jessica Ball, M.S., R.D. | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie This new guidance calls on restaurants and businesses to drastically cut the sodium in the foods they produce. Even over the last year, the leading cause of death in America is heart disease. While there are many factors that can influence someone's risk, our diets (particularly our sodium and saturated fat intake) have a great impact on our overall heart health. In a recent survey, it was estimated that almost 90% of American adults consume more salt than the recommended max of 2,300 milligrams per day. There are several other negative consequences of…
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Aug
23
2021
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By Troy Warren
BREAKING: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

BREAKING: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #COVID-19 WASHINGTON — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration, which has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million Pfizer doses already have been administered in the U.S. — and hundreds of millions more worldwide — since emergency use began…
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Jun
27
2021
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By Troy Warren
FDA approves ‘gamechanger’ weight-loss drug

FDA approves ‘gamechanger’ weight-loss drug

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first new drug for chronic weight management since 2014. Wegovy (semaglutide) is a weekly injection for chronic weight management in adults who are overweight or obese with at least one weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. It is for use in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. The FDA’s June 4 approval “offers adults with obesity or [who are] overweight a beneficial new treatment option to incorporate into a weight management program,” said John Sharretts,…
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