Food

Texas AG Ken Paxton Investigating Kellogg’s for Product Misrepresentation

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he has launched an investigation into Kellogg's for possible violations of the state's consumer protection laws.

HHS Releases Tool to Research Food Contaminants

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a tool that allows people to see food contaminants.

Mississippi Bird Flu Outbreak, H7N9 Strain Confirmed at Farm

A bird flu outbreak of the deadly H7N9 strain has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Noxubee, Mississippi. This marks the first outbreak of this specific strain since 2017, according to Fox News.

RFK Health Policy Targets Seed Oils, Processed Foods for Reform

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed on Monday to implement “radical transparency” in an effort to “Make America Healthy Again.” Speaking on Fox News’ Hannity, Kennedy emphasized the dangers of processed foods and seed oils, highlighting their role in the nation’s chronic disease epidemic.

RFK Jr. HHS Nominee, Vows Not to Restrict Food

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), assured lawmakers during his Senate confirmation hearing that he would not restrict access to certain foods, including McDonald’s and Hostess Twinkies. Instead, he emphasized the importance of informing Americans about the health impacts of their dietary choices.

Family Seeks Answers From FDA After 9-Year-Old Son Nearly Dies From E. Coli

An Indiana family is demanding accountability from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after their 9-year-old son, Colton George, nearly died from a severe E. coli infection that caused his kidneys to fail.

Trump Admin Pauses Federal Health Communications

The Trump administration has ordered federal health agencies to cease external communications.

Arizona ‘TikToker’ Indicted For Spraying Pesticides on Grocery Products

A man who was caught spraying pesticide on grocery items at a big-box store in Arizona's East Valley has been formally indicted on multiple charges. According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, 27-year-old Charles Smith, who has been described as a TikToker, turned himself in to authorities on December 21.

Republican-Led States Proceed with Lawsuit to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

On January 16, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, ruled that Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas can continue their lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking to restrict the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone.

Congressional Watchdog Recommends Changes to Prevent Future Infant Formula Shortages

A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights key vulnerabilities in the infant formula supply chain and suggests reforms to prevent future shortages. This comes after a 2022 formula crisis left families across the nation struggling to access an essential source of infant nutrition.

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