Federal investigators say fake flu shots were given out last week during a health fair at Exxon Mobil's complex in Baytown, Texas.

According to an Exxon Mobil spokeswoman, it was the company's first use of an outside contractor to administer them, adding the FBI has told them it was "definitely not the flu vaccine

The director of the Egg Safety Center says eggs in the US are safe, and Americans have no reason to fear eating them because of Asian bird flu.

The comments come from Hilary Shallo Thesmar, PhD amid fears from consumers over the ever increasing spread across the Atlantic of the avian flu. Egg consumption has some people thinking twice about purchasing the eggs and egg products. The American Association of Avian Pathologists and the American College of Poultry Veterinarians say an outbreak of Asian bird flu in poultry is unlikely in the United States

Following Senate approval, The House has passed a bill requiring colored contact lenses be dispensed by eye-care professionals, under authority of the Food and Drug Administration.

In 2003, the FDA changed the classification of noncorrective colored contact lenses from medical devices to cosmetic devices

The Center for Science in the Public Interest says the Food and Drug Administration has not taken action to stop what they call "deceptive labeling." CSPI claims many food labels currently on shelves exaggerate the presence of healthy ingredients.

The group claims some food manufacturers are "tricking" health-conscious consumers

The Food and Drug Administration is considering making a "do-it-yourself" AIDS test available over-the-counter. The OraQuick Advance test is already widely available in health clinics and doctors' offices.

Supporters of home kits say more people will get tested and get treatment sooner, if infected. However, concerns have been raised about whether a doctor or counselor should be nearby if people find out they are HIV-positive