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FDA Investigates Taylor Farms as Possible Source of E.Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s

Key Takeaways: - The Food and Drug Administration is investigating Taylor Farms for a possible E. coli outbreak. - The outbreak, associated with Quarter Pounder hamburgers...

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to California-Based Company’s Onion Supply

Key Takeaways: - Fresh onions from a California-based company linked to an E. Coli outbreak in McDonald’s. - Other fast-food chains, including Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza...

Youth Tobacco Use Plummets to 25-Year Low

Key Takeaways: - Student tobacco use in the U.S. has reached its lowest level in 25 years. - The National Youth Tobacco Survey shows a decline...

The Unexpected Truth: Poppy Seeds and Opioid Contamination Issues

Legislative Action Proposed to Stop Distribution of Contaminated Poppy Seeds Unsuspecting chefs, bakers, and health enthusiasts are facing an unexpected predicament: poppy seeds. Yes, those...

Calls for Improved Accuracy in Medical Oximeters Amid Racial Bias Concerns

Mistrust in Medical Oximeters Dr. Noha Aboelata is a family doctor and CEO of Roots Community Health in Oakland, California. She recently faced a patient...

California Enacts Law Banning Toxin-Containing Menstrual Products

Key Takeaways: - On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that bans the sale of menstrual products with certain toxic chemicals in California - By...

California Bans ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Menstrual Products

Key Takeaways: - Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill aiming to ban certain toxic chemicals in tampons and menstrual products. - The law targets perfluoroalkyl...

Smokeless Tobacco Recall After Reports of “Sharp Metal Objects” Found in Select Cans

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company voluntarily recalls some of their products after consumers found sharp metal objects within their smokeless tobacco. The Food and Drug Administration...

FDA Warns Toxic Belladonna Found in Homeopathic Teething Products

On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that laboratory tests found levels of toxic belladonna in particular homeopathic teething products. The FDA...

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