The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the public through at least the end of the month

Public engagement and collaborative partnerships with the private sector “throughout the innovation pipeline” can help ensure that AI tools are being equitably used and deployed, HHS said in its AI strategic plan.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its decision to revoke the authorization of Red No. 3 for use in food products and ingested pharmaceuticals, citing potential health risks associated with the synthetic dye.

The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the public through at least the end of the month. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, acting Secretary of the U.

The CDC manages updates on bird flu in humans, and the FDA is responsible for sending alerts related to food safety outbreaks and recalls.

The Trump administration has paused many federal health agency communications until approved by political appointees, affecting key public health information.

The Trump administration has put a freeze on many federal health agency communications with the public, through at least the end of the month.

The Civil Eats Food Policy Tracker is your daily, go-to source for actions taken by the President, federal agencies, and Congress that directly relate to or have significant implications for the food system.

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Food manufacturers will soon be banned from using the common food additive Red Dye No. 3 under an FDA rule released on Wednesday. Why it matters: The move comes two years after a petition from consumer advocates including the Center for Science in the Public Interest pointed to studies showing a connection between the dye and increased risk for cancer in rats.