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The U.S. Food and Drug Agency is the federal body responsible for regulating drugs and medical devices.
FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna's mRNA vaccine for seasonal flu, marking the first of its kind. Clinical trials indicated the vaccine could be up to 27 percent more effective than standard flu shots.
Chipotle Stock Drops After Jalapeño Removal Over Salmonella Outbreak
Chipotle's stock declined after the company removed jalapeños from some restaurants due to a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota. The outbreak has been linked to 110 cases, with the FDA investigating.
Taco Bell Lettuce Not Cause of US Diarrhea Outbreak
US food authorities have determined that iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell is not the cause of a widespread diarrhea outbreak. An earlier test linking the lettuce to a parasitic infection was found to be a false positive, leaving the outbreak's source unknown.
The U.S. Food and Drug Agency is the federal body responsible for regulating drugs and medical devices.