Press Announcements
Note: Press announcements from 2004 to 2012 are available through the FDA Archive. Some links in press announcements may no longer be active. For more information, contact FDA’s Office of Media Affairs at 301-796-4540.
August 2016
July 2016
- July 28, 2016 - Statement from Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., Director, FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
- July 28, 2016 - FDA approves Adlyxin to treat type 2 diabetes
- July 26, 2016 - FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics
- July 19, 2016 - Federal court orders Minnesota sprout and noodle company to cease operations due to unsanitary conditions
- July 15, 2016 - FDA approves first intraocular lens with extended range of vision for cataract patients
- July 12, 2016 - FDA approves new medication for dry eye disease
- July 11, 2016 - FDA approves first MRI-guided focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor
- July 08, 2016 - FDA approves Differin Gel 0.1% for over-the-counter use to treat acne
- July 07, 2016 - FDA approves first HPV test for use with SurePath Preservative Fluid
- July 06, 2016 - FDA advances Precision Medicine Initiative by issuing draft guidances on next generation sequencing-based tests
- July 06, 2016 - Federal court orders Alabama seafood company to cease production due to food safety violations
- July 05, 2016 - FDA approves first absorbable stent for coronary artery disease
June 2016
- June 29, 2016 - FDA clears first test to detect specific genetic markers for certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly from clinical specimens
- June 29, 2016 - FDA approves implantable device that changes the shape of the cornea to correct near vision
- June 29, 2016 - FDA requests additional information to address data gaps for consumer hand sanitizers
- June 29, 2016 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. announcing the acting director of the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence
- June 28, 2016 - FDA approves Epclusa for treatment of chronic Hepatitis C virus infection
- June 28, 2016 - Federal Court orders California soy company to cease production due to food safety violations
- June 14, 2016 - FDA approves AspireAssist obesity device
- June 10, 2016 - FDA approves vaccine to prevent cholera for travelers
- June 09, 2016 - FDA targets unlawful internet sales of illegal prescription medicines during International Operation Pangea IX
- June 09, 2016 - Statement on HHS OIG Early Alert on FDA food recall initiation process
- June 02, 2016 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. on the release of the final individual patient expanded access form
- June 01, 2016 - FDA approves new diagnostic imaging agent to detect rare neuroendocrine tumors
- June 01, 2016 - FDA approves first blood test to detect gene mutation associated with non-small cell lung cancer
- June 01, 2016 - FDA takes action against Kansas food manufacturer for repeated food safety violations
- June 01, 2016 - FDA issues draft guidance to food industry for voluntarily reducing sodium in processed and commercially prepared food
May 2016
- May 31, 2016 - FDA approves Ocaliva for rare, chronic liver disease
- May 27, 2016 - FDA approves Zinbryta to treat multiple sclerosis
- May 27, 2016 - FDA approves new diagnostic imaging agent to detect recurrent prostate cancer
- May 26, 2016 - FDA approves first buprenorphine implant for treatment of opioid dependence
- May 26, 2016 - FDA issues final food defense regulation
- May 20, 2016 - FDA modernizes Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods
- May 18, 2016 - FDA approves new, targeted treatment for bladder cancer
- May 10, 2016 - FDA issues rule for data collection of antimicrobial sales and distribution by animal species
- May 05, 2016 - FDA reminds health care professionals not to use drug products intended to be sterile from Medaus
- May 05, 2016 - FDA takes significant steps to protect Americans from dangers of tobacco through new regulation
- May 03, 2016 - Federal court orders rice noodle company to stop selling products until it complies with food safety regulations
- May 02, 2016 - FDA launches public education campaign to prevent and reduce tobacco use among LGBT young adults
April 2016
- April 29, 2016 - Federal judge enters order of permanent injunction against Paul W. Franck
- April 29, 2016 - FDA approves first drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease
- April 29, 2016 - FDA approves first generic Crestor
- April 22, 2016 - FDA proposes ban on electrical stimulation devices intended to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior
- April 19, 2016 - FDA launches first ad campaign focused on dangers of smokeless tobacco among rural teens
- April 14, 2016 - FDA approves folic acid fortification of corn masa flour
- April 11, 2016 - FDA approves new drug for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in patients with a specific chromosomal abnormality
- April 08, 2016 - FDA takes steps to withdraw approval of the swine drug carbadox due to safety concerns