FDA

Rice arsenic guidance: the FDA says rinsing does little, while cooking rice in 6-10 parts water and draining it cuts inorganic arsenic 40-60%.

Estrogen patch shortage: Sen. Gillibrand demanded Oct. 21 that the FDA share its plan to fix the menopause treatment supply shortfall for women.

Great Value fruit cocktail recall: the FDA classified a lead-linked recall of more than 44,000 Walmart cans as Class II. See the lot code and states.

A new FDA petition seeks to add botulism to the infant formula testing list, with public comments sought from scientists, parents and manufacturers.