The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's staff reviewers on Tuesday raised safety concerns that GSK's blood cancer drug Blenrep, when used in combination with other treatments, may cause eye damage in patients.

“There are no FDA-approved drugs containing 7-OH, and it is illegal to market any drugs containing 7-OH,” the FDA said. “Consumers who use 7-OH products are exposing themselves to products that have not been proven safe or effective for any use.”

Kratom, made from the leaves of a tropical tree called Mitragyna speciosa that is native to Southeast Asia, contains two main chemical components: mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. The University of Florida College of Pharmacy says that kratom products should contain no more than 66% mitragynine as the main alkaloid and 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it will now review all imports of the products it regulates regardless of their quantity or value, after a federal law enforcement agency recently rescinded an exemption for small shipments.

Coalition Urges Stronger FDA Front-of-Package Labels on Sugars, Sodium, Fats 28 consumer and health groups plus 12 researchers back mandatory nutritio

“We want to focus on food. People forget that the ‘F’ in FDA stands for food,” Makary said. Makary noted that the processed foods are often targeted toward children and said the agency has focused on fighting childhood obesity and diabetes.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a massive recall of 30 different kinds of produce over possible contamination. Recalled produce includes a wide variety, such as apples, sweet corn, asparagus,

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bravecto Quantum, a new shot that protects dogs six months or older against fleas and ticks.

FDA head Marty Makary said the agency may fast-track drugs from companies that “equalize” the cost of medicines between the U.S. and other countries