Nation Jul 31 5 things to know about the FDA’s alert on ground cinnamon tainted with lead U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead.
Health Jul 03 Colorado dairy worker infected with bird flu in 4th human case linked to U.S. outbreak The worker had direct contact with infected dairy cows on a northeast Colorado farm, state and federal health officials said. The man developed pink eye, or conjunctivitis, received antiviral treatment and has recovered.
Health Jun 18 Recalled lead-tainted applesauce pouches stayed on Dollar Tree shelves for weeks, FDA says Dollar Tree failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to reports of illness in more than 500 children, leaving the products on some store shelves for two months, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.
Health May 30 Michigan reports another person working with cows got bird flu, the third U.S. case this year This person developed respiratory symptoms, unlike the two workers, who had only mild eye symptoms. But Michigan health officials say the farmworker was quickly provided antivirals and is recovering.
Health May 20 U.S. pediatricians say HIV-positive mothers treated for symptoms can breastfeed, reversing long-held guidance A top U.S. pediatricians’ group says people with HIV can breastfeed as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS.
Health May 14 Raw milk sales spike despite CDC’s warnings of risk associated with bird flu From 1998 to 2018, the CDC documented more than 200 illness outbreaks traced to raw milk, which sickened more than 2,600 people and hospitalized more than 225.
Politics May 10 U.S. pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms The outbreak of the virus known as Type A H5N1 has spread to 42 herds in nine states. The new funds include $101 million to continue work to prevent, test, track and treat animals and humans potentially affected by the…
Health Apr 24 USDA’s final rule for school meals will limit added sugars, sodium Limits on added sugars in foods such as cereal, yogurt and flavored milk will start in 2025.
Health Apr 18 Bird flu has spread to more farm animals. Here’s what to know about food safety Commercial milk remains safe and available because pasteurization, a high heat treatment, kills bacteria and viruses. But there's limited information about possible transmission of the virus in unpasteurized milk or cheese products.
Nation Apr 09 WIC implements new rules to include more money for fruits and veggies The federal program, WIC, announces new rules that will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.