FDA says it still thinks ‘diarrhea parasite’ came from Taylor Farms — and insists it didn’t apologize

The Food and Drug Administration said it still believes the explosive diarrhea parasite that has gripped the nation originated at Taylor Farms in Mexico — and officials insisted they did…

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

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs.The drug from Merck…

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FDA says Taylor Farms had false positive after test pinned ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite on Taco Bell lettuce supplier

The US Food and Drug Administration said on Sunday that ​laboratory experts re-checked lettuce sample results from Taylor ‌Farms in an investigation into an outbreak of the cyclospora parasite and…

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