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No Sign of Bird Flu in Ground Beef, USDA Says
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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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.
More Than Half of Cats on Farm Where Bird Flu Infected Cows Died After Drinking Milk
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2024
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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.
USDA Testing Beef Amid Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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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...
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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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.
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in U.S. Milk Supply
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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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...
Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of Fruits, Veggies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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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...
Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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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
Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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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...
Over 200 Lead Poisoning Cases Now Linked to Tainted Fruit Puree Pouches
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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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...
Holiday Meals Mean Safety First in Your Kitchen
- December 14, 2023
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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...
Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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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...
As Salmonella Outbreak Widens, Avoid Cantaloupes if Brand Is Unknown, CDC Warns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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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...
After Salmonella Cases Double in a Week, Cantaloupe Recall Expanded
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2023
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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...
Solving the Mystery of Why Red Wine Gives Some Folks Headaches
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2023
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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 ...
FDA Looking at Cinnamon as Source of Lead in Fruit Puree Products
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2023
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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...
FDA Will Pull Vet Drug Used in Pork Industry Over Cancer Concerns for Humans
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2023
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it
FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches
- Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- November 6, 2023
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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.
Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product
- Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- November 6, 2023
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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...
California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2023
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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
Pfizer Restarts Production Plant in North Carolina Following Tornado Damage in July
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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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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California Legislature First to Pass Ban on 4 Food Additives Linked to Health Issues
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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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.
Company Pulls 'One Chip Challenge' From Store Shelves After Teen Dies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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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 f...
Many Strains of a Dangerous Foodborne Bacteria Are Now Antibiotic-Resistant
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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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...
Three Deaths Linked to Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes From Restaurant in Washington State
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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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 ...
WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame's Safety
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2023
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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.
First Chicken Meat Grown in Labs Gets U.S. Approval
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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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.
FDA Finalizes Limit on How Much Arsenic Can Be in Apple Juice
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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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...
Sick Restaurant Workers Fuel Many Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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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...
Grilling Plant-Based Burgers This Memorial Day? Safe Cooking Temperatures May Change
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 28, 2023
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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 ...
Salmonella Infections in 6 States Linked to Papa Murphy's Raw Cookie Dough
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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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...
Another Infant Formula Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2023
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Another brand of baby formula is a facing a recall.
Formula manufacturer Reckitt ...
More Than 400 Snacks, Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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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 o...
Top FDA Official Involved in Baby Formula Debacle Resigns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2023
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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...
Abbott Labs Confirms Justice Department Probe Following Infant Formula Crisis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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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...
New USDA Rules Ramp Up Oversight of Organic Food
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2023
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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...
FDA's Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2022
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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
Food Allergies & Thanksgiving Dinner Can Mix, Just Follow These Tips
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 20, 2022
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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
FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2022
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In a report issued Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledged numerous shortcomings in its response to the infant formula shortage earlier this year.
“For things that are critical ...
FDA Warns of Salmonella Danger in Darwin's Raw Cat Food
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2022
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Cat owners should not feed their pets certain lots of Darwin's Natural Pet Products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Some lots of the raw cat food tested positive for salmonella and were associated with illness in three kittens, the agency said in a
USDA Gets Tough on Salmonella in Breaded Chicken Products
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2022
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to toughen regulations on certain raw chicken products.
The agency has notified food processors that new rules would require they lower the amount of salmonella
More Hospitalizations, Illnesses From Daily Harvest Crumbles
- By Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- July 18, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says nearly 100 people have now been hospitalized and hundreds have become ill in at least 26 states after consuming a lentil-based product from Daily Harvest.
The fallout is mounting for the food delivery company, which first
Florida Company Recalls All Ice Cream Products Over Possible Listeria Contamination
- By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- July 14, 2022
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Big Olaf Creamery said Wednesday that it is recalling all flavors and all lots of Big Olaf brand ice cream products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Coronaviruses Can Survive on Frozen Meat for a Month
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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Had COVID? You might want to clean your freezer out.
A new study suggests that cousins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive on frozen meat and fish for up to 30 days.
The research -- pr...
Bumble Bee Clams Recalled Due to PFAS Chemical
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Bumble Bee Foods is recalling some canned, smoked clams because they contain high levels of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream
- By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- July 5, 2022
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked a recent Listeria outbreak to ice cream made by Florida-based Big Olaf Creamery.
One person has died in the ...
Many Very Ill After Eating Daily Harvest Lentil Crumbles; FDA Investigating
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2022
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Fallout is mounting for the food delivery service Daily Harvest, which has voluntarily recalled a frozen food product suspected of sickening hundreds of customers in at least 26 states.
FDA Warns of U.S. Norovirus Cases Linked to Canadian Oysters
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2022
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The United States and Canada are investigating a multistate outbreak of norovirus illnesses linked to raw oysters from Canada.
Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell these potentially contaminated raw oysters, which were harvested in the south and central par...
FDA Says Gene-Edited Cattle Are Safe to Eat
- March 8, 2022
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday gave the green light to the sale of beef from gene-edited cattle.
"Today's decision underscores our commitment to using a risk and science-based, data-driven process that focuses on safety to the animals containing intentio...
FDA Warns of Infant Formula Powders Tied to Infections
- February 18, 2022
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Several powdered infant formula products have been recalled by Abbott Inc., following reports of four infants developing bacterial infections after consuming the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
"As this is a product used as the sole source ...