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01 Oct
Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes

Following the historic destruction of Hurricane Helene, many Americans must now return to their mangled homes and begin the heartbreaking task of clean-up.

After making landfall in Florida near Tallahassee as a ferocious Cat 4 storm on Thursday, Helene caused record-bre...

17 Sep
Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging

Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging

That plastic wrap you find around the food you eat is far from benign: A new study shows that more than 3,600 chemicals leach into food during the packaging process.

Of that number, 79 chemicals are known to cause cancer, genetic mutations, and endocrine and reprodu...

31 Jul
Are There Heavy Metals in Your Chocolate?

Are There Heavy Metals in Your Chocolate?

Toxic heavy metals are found naturally worldwide in soils that produce the cocoa bean tree -- and those metals are showing up in chocolate, a new report warns.

“We all love chocolate but it’s important to indulge with moderation as with other foods that cont...

30 Jul
USDA Toughens Rules on Salmonella in Poultry

USDA Toughens Rules on Salmonella in Poultry

Chicken, turkey and other poultry might get a little safer after new rules to limit salmonella proposed Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Poultry companies would be expected to keep salmonella levels below specific thresholds under the new rules and te...

11 Jul
At Least 58 Have Now Been Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Edibles

At Least 58 Have Now Been Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Edibles

Nearly 60 illnesses, including 30 hospitalizations, have now been linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles, U.S. health officials reported.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted in an

10 Jul
Less Than Half of American Adults Know Dangers of Raw Milk

Less Than Half of American Adults Know Dangers of Raw Milk

Few Americans understand the health risks of drinking raw milk, a new survey shows, so experts are redoubling efforts to get the word out on its dangers.

The push dovetails with the discovery this spring of bird flu virus in milk from infected cows. The H5N1 virus is wid...

03 Jul
Fourth Dairy Worker Infected With Bird Flu, but CDC Says Public Risk Still Low

Fourth Dairy Worker Infected With Bird Flu, but CDC Says Public Risk Still Low

Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, a fourth case of H5N1 avian flu has been confirmed in another dairy worker, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.

The latest case was reported in Colorado, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) s...

03 Jul
FDA Bans Food Additive Found in Sports Drinks, Sodas

FDA Bans Food Additive Found in Sports Drinks, Sodas

A regulation allowing the use of brominated vegetable oil in food was revoked Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after the agency concluded the additive was unsafe for human consumption.

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) contains bromine, which is found in fir...

03 Jul
FDA Warns of 48  Illnesses, One Death  Linked to Diamond Shruumz Edibles

FDA Warns of 48 Illnesses, One Death Linked to Diamond Shruumz Edibles

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is now investigating nearly 50 illnesses and one death that may be linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles.

Of the 48 people in 24 states who said they got sick after eating the chocolate bars, cones and gummies, on...

01 Jul
All Diamond Shruumz Edibles Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin in Products

All Diamond Shruumz Edibles Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin in Products

All Diamond Shruumz edibles have been recalled after the company found high levels of a mushroom toxin in them that may have sickened 39 people in 20 states.

The

11 Jun
FDA Warns of Paralyzing Poison Danger From Pacific Northwest Shellfish

FDA Warns of Paralyzing Poison Danger From Pacific Northwest Shellfish

Seafood lovers should steer clear of shellfish from Oregon and Washington state because of possible contamination with a paralyzing toxin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.

In an

04 Jun
Cucumbers Sold in 14 States Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

Cucumbers Sold in 14 States Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

A company recall has been issued for cucumbers sold in 14 states because of possible contamination with salmonella.

In a

02 May
No Sign of Bird Flu in Ground Beef, USDA Says

No Sign of Bird Flu in Ground Beef, USDA Says

After investigation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that the nation's ground beef supply is so far testing negative for the presence of H5N1 avian flu.

In a

01 May
More Than Half of Cats on Farm Where Bird Flu Infected Cows Died After Drinking Milk

More Than Half of Cats on Farm Where Bird Flu Infected Cows Died After Drinking Milk

In yet another sign that bird flu is spreading widely among mammals, a new report finds more than half of cats at the first Texas dairy farm to have cows test positive for bird flu this spring died after drinking raw milk.

Published Tuesday in the

30 Apr
USDA Testing Beef Amid Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows

USDA Testing Beef Amid Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows

As bird flu continues to spread among dairy cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday it is now testing ground beef for any presence of the virus.

The agency said it is sampling ground beef bought in grocery stores in states where dairy cattle have tested posi...

26 Apr
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples

Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples

Bits of bird flu virus have been discovered in roughly 20% of retail milk samples tested in a national survey, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.

The

24 Apr
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in U.S. Milk Supply

Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in U.S. Milk Supply

Bits of inactive bird flu virus have been discovered in samples of pasteurized milk from across the United States, health officials said Tuesday, although they stressed the viral fragments don't threaten humans.

However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did note tha...

18 Apr
Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of  Fruits, Veggies

Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of Fruits, Veggies

Nearly 20% of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables that Americans eat contain concerning levels of pesticides, a new report finds.

Pesticides posed significant risks in popular choices such as strawberries, green beans, bell peppers, blueberries and potatoes, t...

27 Dec
Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251

Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251

At least 251 cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted fruit puree pouches have now been reported in 34 states, U.S. health officials said.

That's up from 205 cases reported in the last weekly tally, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention noted in its

27 Dec
Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Blue Ridge Beef, a maker of raw pet foods, has announced it is recalling some of its products for kittens and puppies because of possible contamination with salmonella and listeria.

After being notified earlier this month by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture a...

21 Dec
Over 200 Lead Poisoning Cases Now Linked to Tainted Fruit Puree Pouches

Over 200 Lead Poisoning Cases Now Linked to Tainted Fruit Puree Pouches

At least 205 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, federal health officials report.

That's up from 125 cases in the last weekly tally, with 33 states now reporting poisonings, the U.S. Centers of D...

14 Dec
Holiday Meals Mean Safety First in Your Kitchen

Holiday Meals Mean Safety First in Your Kitchen

Knives, vegetable peelers, blenders: There are plenty of ways to injure yourself in the kitchen during the holidays.

To keep things merry, cheery and safe, experts at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) in Chicago say there are simple steps you and those who are helping y...

08 Dec
Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC

Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC

FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupes keeps expanding, with cases doubling since the last tally, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.

"Since the last update [on] November 30, 2023, an additional 113 people infected...

01 Dec
As Salmonella Outbreak Widens, Avoid Cantaloupes if Brand Is Unknown, CDC Warns

As Salmonella Outbreak Widens, Avoid Cantaloupes if Brand Is Unknown, CDC Warns

FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Shoppers should steer clear of any pre-cut cantaloupe if the brand is unknown, as a salmonella outbreak linked to the fruit continues to widen, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.

Eighteen more illnesses have been reported sinc...

27 Nov
After Salmonella Cases Double in a Week, Cantaloupe Recall Expanded

After Salmonella Cases Double in a Week, Cantaloupe Recall Expanded

MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Three more brands of cantaloupe have been recalled by U.S. health officials after salmonella infections linked to the fruit more than doubled in just a week.

The case count now includes nearly 100 people in 32 states, with Arizon...

21 Nov
Solving the Mystery of Why Red Wine Gives Some Folks Headaches

Solving the Mystery of Why Red Wine Gives Some Folks Headaches

Countless corks will pop and wine will flow freely during the upcoming holiday season, but some people will pay a price for even the slightest bit of revelry.

For those unlucky folks, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache, typically within 30 minutes ...

17 Nov
FDA Looking at Cinnamon as Source of Lead in Fruit Puree Products

FDA Looking at Cinnamon as Source of Lead in Fruit Puree Products

FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has found early evidence that cinnamon may be the source of high levels of lead in fruit puree pouches that have now sickened 34 children.

The agency, in partnership with the U...

08 Nov
FDA Will Pull Vet Drug Used in Pork Industry Over Cancer Concerns for Humans

FDA Will Pull Vet Drug Used in Pork Industry Over Cancer Concerns for Humans

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it

06 Nov
FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches

FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches

Amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls, U.S. health officials have expanded their investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon pureed fruit.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in an

06 Nov
Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product

Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product

Nearly 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets have been recalled by maker Tyson Foods Inc. after customers discovered small bits of metal in some of the nuggets.

There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with consumption of the nuggets, which wer...

11 Oct
California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food

California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food

California has become the first state to ban four chemicals commonly added to food that are linked to health issues.

Although the law, signed by

26 Sep
Pfizer Restarts Production Plant in North Carolina Following Tornado Damage in July

Pfizer Restarts Production Plant in North Carolina Following Tornado Damage in July

A Pfizer plant that makes vital drugs, anesthesia and hospital supplies has restarted production after a 10-week shutdown.

The plant, located in Rocky Mount, N.C., sustained severe tornado damage on July 19, when roofs were ripped off and medications tossed around.

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13 Sep
California Legislature First to Pass Ban on 4 Food Additives Linked to Health Issues

California Legislature First to Pass Ban on 4 Food Additives Linked to Health Issues

California is on track to become the first state to ban four food additives that some experts have linked to health issues ranging from behavioral problems in children to reproductive issues to cancer in lab animals.

On Tuesday, the legislature passed

08 Sep
Company Pulls 'One Chip Challenge' From Store Shelves After Teen Dies

Company Pulls 'One Chip Challenge' From Store Shelves After Teen Dies

The maker of the "One Chip Challenge"has pulled the product from store shelves after a Massachusetts mom claimed the super spicy chip, packaged in a coffin-shaped container, contributed to the death of her 14-year-old son.

"The Paqui One Chip Challenge is intended for ad...

06 Sep
Many Strains of a Dangerous Foodborne Bacteria Are Now Antibiotic-Resistant

Many Strains of a Dangerous Foodborne Bacteria Are Now Antibiotic-Resistant

New research on a leading cause of foodborne illness has linked a large share of Michigan infections to antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains.

More than 100 strains of Campylobacter jejuni circulating in Michigan are resistant to at least one antibiotic, accordi...

22 Aug
Three Deaths Linked to Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes From Restaurant in Washington State

Three Deaths Linked to Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes From Restaurant in Washington State

A strain of listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at a restaurant in Washington state has been linked to six hospitalizations and three deaths.

The milkshakes were sold at Frugals restaurant in Tacoma, Wash.

Only the Tacoma site of Frugals, a small fast-food chain ...

30 Jun
WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame's Safety

WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame's Safety

The artificial sweetener aspartame is in the hot seat once more.

Two separate committees made up of health experts from around the world will soon offer advice on consuming aspartame, a popular sugar substitute that is added to sodas, cough drops, desserts and gum.

22 Jun
First Chicken Meat Grown in Labs Gets U.S. Approval

First Chicken Meat Grown in Labs Gets U.S. Approval

Americans could soon be eating "lab-grown"chicken at upscale restaurants after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved products made by two companies on Wednesday.

Upside Foods ...

07 Jun
FDA Finalizes Limit on How Much Arsenic Can Be in Apple Juice

FDA Finalizes Limit on How Much Arsenic Can Be in Apple Juice

Federal regulators have finalized new guidance on how much inorganic arsenic can be present in apple juice, in an effort to limit the exposure of infants and young children to this environmental contaminant.

What is the new limit? 10 parts per billion, a number first pr...

31 May
Sick Restaurant Workers Fuel Many Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Sick Restaurant Workers Fuel Many Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Providing sick leave to restaurant workers could help prevent the spread of foodborne illness because ill workers are key drivers of outbreaks at restaurants, a new government report shows.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data on Tuesday cov...

28 May
Grilling Plant-Based Burgers This Memorial Day? Safe Cooking Temperatures May Change

Grilling Plant-Based Burgers This Memorial Day? Safe Cooking Temperatures May Change

The last thing you want to invite to your Memorial Day cookout is foodborne illness.

An expert from Virginia Tech offers some suggestions for keeping it at bay, even when cooking something you may have less experience with, such as plant-based or turkey burgers instead ...

24 May
Salmonella Infections in 6 States Linked to Papa Murphy's Raw Cookie Dough

Salmonella Infections in 6 States Linked to Papa Murphy's Raw Cookie Dough

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday that a salmonella outbreak involving 18 people in six states has been linked to Papa Murphy's raw cookie dough

Two individuals were hospitalized in connecti...

21 Feb
Another Infant Formula Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns

Another Infant Formula Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns

Another brand of baby formula is a facing a recall.

Formula manufacturer Reckitt ...

07 Feb
More Than 400 Snacks, Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

More Than 400 Snacks, Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

A variety of sandwiches, salads, wraps, snacks and yogurt made by the company Fresh Ideation Food Group have been recalled because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

All of the products have a "Fresh Creative Cuisine"label or an identifier on the...

26 Jan
Top FDA Official Involved in Baby Formula Debacle Resigns

Top FDA Official Involved in Baby Formula Debacle Resigns

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration official who has led the agency's food policy efforts since 2018 announced his resignation on Wednesday.

Frank Yiannas was also among the top of...

23 Jan
Abbott Labs Confirms Justice Department Probe Following Infant Formula Crisis

Abbott Labs Confirms Justice Department Probe Following Infant Formula Crisis

Trouble continues for Abbott Laboratories, which shut down an infant formula plant last year amid reported illnesses.

The U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating the company, though Abbott did not say specifically what the investigation is covering, NBC News...

20 Jan
New USDA Rules Ramp Up Oversight of Organic Food

New USDA Rules Ramp Up Oversight of Organic Food

Organic food will soon have to comply with stricter labeling rules under new requirements announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

In what the Organic Trade Organization (OTA) called the biggest change since the USDA's organic program was first fo...

07 Dec
FDA's Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel

FDA's Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's foods program is in "constant turmoil"and needs stronger leadership, a panel said Thursday.

The Reagan-Udall Foundation, a group with close ties to the FDA, released a 51-page

20 Nov
Food Allergies & Thanksgiving Dinner Can Mix, Just Follow These Tips

Food Allergies & Thanksgiving Dinner Can Mix, Just Follow These Tips

When loved ones come together for your Thanksgiving feast, keep in mind your those who have food allergies.

Practice safety in menu planning, food preparation and even serving, urged