Perrigo loses bid to acquire Leiner’s vitamin division (Haaretz Daily) Earlier this week, drug company Perrigo lost a public tender to acquire the vitamins division of its American competitor Leiner, to rival firm NBTY. NBTY, which also makes vitamins and food additives, first bid $230 million, though the final offer was set by auction. [News Source]

FDA official says baby bottles with bisphenol A safe. Plastic baby bottles and water bottles are safe, a federal health official said Tuesday, seeking to ease public concerns about the health hazards of a chemical used in the products. [News Source]

Push for calories on menus gains. The California and New York state legislatures are moving toward requiring restaurants to post calorie counts on their menu items, joining a movement that until now has gained traction mostly in cities and counties. [News Source]

Teen obesity tied to death risks in middle-age. Obese teenagers are more likely than their thinner peers to die of heart disease or certain other ills by the time they are middle-aged, a large study suggests. [News Source]