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Some Dark Chocolate Products Contaminated With Heavy Metals, New Study Finds
Researchers tested dozens of dark chocolate and cocoa products and found excessive levels of lead and cadmium in many of them.
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Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2024
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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...
Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 17, 2024
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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...
Are There Heavy Metals in Your Chocolate?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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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...
USDA Toughens Rules on Salmonella in Poultry
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2024
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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...
At Least 58 Have Now Been Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Edibles
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2024
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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
Less Than Half of American Adults Know Dangers of Raw Milk
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2024
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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...
Fourth Dairy Worker Infected With Bird Flu, but CDC Says Public Risk Still Low
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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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...
FDA Bans Food Additive Found in Sports Drinks, Sodas
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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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...
FDA Warns of 48 Illnesses, One Death Linked to Diamond Shruumz Edibles
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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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...
All Diamond Shruumz Edibles Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin in Products
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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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.
FDA Warns of Paralyzing Poison Danger From Pacific Northwest Shellfish
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 11, 2024
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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.
Cucumbers Sold in 14 States Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2024
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A company recall has been issued for cucumbers sold in 14 states because of possible contamination with salmonella.
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...
FDA Warns WananBana Fruit Puree Pouches May Contain Lead
- Robin Foster and Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- October 31, 2023
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Certain pureed fruit pouches from WanaBana may contain dangerous levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.
Parents and caregivers should not buy or serve WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children, the agency said in a recent
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 for ad...
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.
Upside Foods ...
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 on the...
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