Health Jan 15 FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk U.S. regulators are banning the dye called Red 3 from the food supply. The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.
Health Jan 12 Two cats in California died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu, their owner says The cats drank unpasteurized milk from lots recalled by Raw Farm, of Fresno, whose dairy products were pulled from California store shelves in December after health officials found the virus in milk for sale, the owner said.
Health Dec 19 California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation? Gov. Gavin Newsom said he declared the state of emergency to better position state staff and supplies to respond to the outbreak.
Nation Dec 18 First severe bird flu case in U.S. reported in Louisiana, according to health officials A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
Health Nov 22 First case of bird flu infection in a U.S. child confirmed in California, officials say The infection brings the reported number of U.S. bird flu cases this year to 55, including 29 in California, the CDC said. Most were farmworkers who tested positive with mild symptoms.
Health Nov 07 CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested and offered treatment even if they show no symptoms, said Dr. Nirav Shah, principal director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health Oct 25 McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expands with at least 75 sickened A total of 22 people have now been hospitalized, and two have developed a dangerous kidney disease complications, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. One person has died in Colorado.
Health Oct 23 5 things to know about E. coli and the McDonald’s outbreak A preliminary investigation suggests raw slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders are a likely source of the outbreak.
Health Oct 22 Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders At least 49 people in 10 states have been sickened, including one person who died and 10 who were hospitalized, federal health officials said Tuesday.
Health Oct 16 12 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled over possible listeria contamination The updated recall includes prepared salads, burritos and other foods sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart and Kroger. The meat used in those products was processed at a Durant, Oklahoma, manufacturing plant operated by BrucePac.