Subcommittee pauses bill on disclosure of inactive ingredients after industry, patient concerns Senate Bill 486, which would require disclosure of inactive ingredient sources in Virginia (including gluten), drew testimony from a celiac patient and industry representatives; the panel carried the bill over to 2027 and requested a VDACS review of implementation and federal conflicts.

A new Virginia bill aimed at revealing hidden allergens in medications has been postponed until 2027, raising concerns for those with severe allergies, like celiac disease.

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Candy Bars Recalled Nationwide: Full List of Stores Impacted

Candy Bars Recalled Nationwide: Full List of Stores Impacted

The products, which contain the undeclared allergen cashew nuts, may have been sold in five state...

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Nationwide Recall of Protein Powder Due to Allergy Risk

Nationwide Recall of Protein Powder Due to Allergy Risk

Organic chocolate-flavored protein powder is being recalled after a customer reported having an a...

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