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Nearly 19,000 Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Meats Recalled Over Excess Sodium Nitrite Levels
Smith Packing, LLC, a New York-based meat processor, has recalled nearly 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage, poultry, and deli meat products due to sodium nitrite concentrations that exceed federal safety limits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Monday. 
Smith Packing, LLC, a New York-based meat processor, has recalled nearly 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage, poultry, and deli meat products due to sodium nitrite concentrations that exceed federal safety limits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Monday. -
FDA to Phase Out Six Synthetic Food Dyes by Year-End Amid Health Push from RFK Jr.
The Trump administration is moving to eliminate synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply, with the Food and Drug Administration announcing a phased plan to ban petroleum-based colorants by the end of 2025. The sweeping shift, spearheaded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., marks one of the administration's most aggressive public health actions to date and could significantly impact food and beverage giants including PepsiCo, General Mills, Mars, and WK Kellogg. 
The Trump administration is moving to eliminate synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply, with the Food and Drug Administration announcing a phased plan to ban petroleum-based colorants by the end of 2025. The sweeping shift, spearheaded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., marks one of the administration's most aggressive public health actions to date and could significantly impact food and beverage giants including PepsiCo, General Mills, Mars, and WK Kellogg. -
Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 624 Cases as CDC Warns of Threat to U.S. Elimination Status
A measles outbreak centered in western Texas has surged to 624 confirmed cases, with the Texas Department of State Health Services reporting 27 new infections since last Friday. The rise in cases comes amid growing concern from federal officials over the country's ability to maintain its measles elimination status, achieved in 2000. 
A measles outbreak centered in western Texas has surged to 624 confirmed cases, with the Texas Department of State Health Services reporting 27 new infections since last Friday. The rise in cases comes amid growing concern from federal officials over the country's ability to maintain its measles elimination status, achieved in 2000. -
Toxic Chemicals Found in 100% of Children's Mattresses Tested, New Study Warns
Children's mattresses sold in the United States and Canada contain hazardous levels of toxic chemicals that may leach into the air children breathe while they sleep, according to two peer-reviewed studies published this week in Environmental Science & Technology. The findings raise urgent concerns over the presence of phthalates, flame retardants, and ultraviolet (UV) filters in products used by children under four years old. 
Children's mattresses sold in the United States and Canada contain hazardous levels of toxic chemicals that may leach into the air children breathe while they sleep, according to two peer-reviewed studies published this week in Environmental Science & Technology. The findings raise urgent concerns over the presence of phthalates, flame retardants, and ultraviolet (UV) filters in products used by children under four years old. -
U.S. Measles Cases Surge to 800 Across 24 States as Texas Outbreak Intensifies
The United States has recorded 800 measles cases across 24 states as of Friday, marking a sharp resurgence of the highly contagious disease that had once been considered eliminated from the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 75% of the cases are tied to an outbreak in West Texas, where 597 infections have been reported, including two fatal cases involving unvaccinated elementary school children. 
The United States has recorded 800 measles cases across 24 states as of Friday, marking a sharp resurgence of the highly contagious disease that had once been considered eliminated from the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 75% of the cases are tied to an outbreak in West Texas, where 597 infections have been reported, including two fatal cases involving unvaccinated elementary school children. -
FDA Withheld Public Warning in Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Across 15 States
A deadly E. coli outbreak that spread across 15 U.S. states late last year left 89 people sickened, 36 hospitalized, and one person dead, yet the Food and Drug Administration never publicly disclosed the incident or warned consumers, according to internal records and reporting obtained through a public records request. 
A deadly E. coli outbreak that spread across 15 U.S. states late last year left 89 people sickened, 36 hospitalized, and one person dead, yet the Food and Drug Administration never publicly disclosed the incident or warned consumers, according to internal records and reporting obtained through a public records request. -
Montana Reports First Measles Cases Since 1990 as Gallatin County Confirms Five Infections
Montana health officials have confirmed the state's first measles cases in 35 years, with five individuals in Gallatin County testing positive following travel outside the state. All five are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Gallatin City-County Health Department announced Thursday. Montana health officials have confirmed the state's first measles cases in 35 years, with five individuals in Gallatin County testing positive following travel outside the state. All five are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Gallatin City-County Health Department announced Thursday. -
Autism Diagnoses Surge as CDC Study Shows 1 in 31 American Children Affected
One in every 31 children in the United States now receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by their eighth birthday, according to new data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks a significant increase over the past two decades-up from 1 in 54 in 2016 and a dramatic rise from 1 in 150 in 2000. 
One in every 31 children in the United States now receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder by their eighth birthday, according to new data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks a significant increase over the past two decades-up from 1 in 54 in 2016 and a dramatic rise from 1 in 150 in 2000. -
Trump’s Skin Cancer Scare: Medical Exam Reveals Precancerous Lesions From Sun Exposure
President Donald Trump's latest medical report confirmed the discovery of actinic keratosis-benign but potentially dangerous lesions caused by long-term sun exposure-raising new concerns about the former president's health as he seeks a return to office in 2025. The condition, which can lead to skin cancer in some cases, was disclosed in a summary of Trump's physical examination conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on April 11. 
President Donald Trump's latest medical report confirmed the discovery of actinic keratosis-benign but potentially dangerous lesions caused by long-term sun exposure-raising new concerns about the former president's health as he seeks a return to office in 2025. The condition, which can lead to skin cancer in some cases, was disclosed in a summary of Trump's physical examination conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on April 11. -
Measles Cases in U.S. Climb to 712, Highest Since 2019, CDC Urges Vaccination Amid Outbreaks
The United States has recorded 712 confirmed cases of measles across 25 jurisdictions, the highest total since 2019, according to new data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest tally reflects an increase of 105 cases from the previous week, highlighting the virus's continued spread and prompting public health officials to issue renewed warnings about vaccination. 
The United States has recorded 712 confirmed cases of measles across 25 jurisdictions, the highest total since 2019, according to new data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest tally reflects an increase of 105 cases from the previous week, highlighting the virus's continued spread and prompting public health officials to issue renewed warnings about vaccination.
