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FDA Probes Taylor Farms After E. Coli-Contaminated Onions Linked to McDonald's, Fast-Food Chains Take Drastic Measures
McDonald's is facing increased scrutiny as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a possible link between a supplier and a multistate E. coli outbreak connected to its popular Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The outbreak, which has already resulted in nearly 50 confirmed cases of E. coli and one death, is raising concerns across the fast-food industry, with other chains taking precautionary measures. 
McDonald's is facing increased scrutiny as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a possible link between a supplier and a multistate E. coli outbreak connected to its popular Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The outbreak, which has already resulted in nearly 50 confirmed cases of E. coli and one death, is raising concerns across the fast-food industry, with other chains taking precautionary measures. -
Biden Administration Tightens Lead Safety Rules, Targeting Over 30 Million Homes at Risk
The Biden administration has introduced a landmark new regulation targeting lead-based paint, aiming to protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday announced strict limits on lead dust levels in older homes and childcare facilities built before 1978, the year lead-based paint was banned in the United States. 
The Biden administration has introduced a landmark new regulation targeting lead-based paint, aiming to protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday announced strict limits on lead dust levels in older homes and childcare facilities built before 1978, the year lead-based paint was banned in the United States. -
McDonald’s Faces Lawsuit After E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Quarter Pounders Sickens 49 Across 10 States
The first lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's in connection with the recent E. coli outbreak, which has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states and resulted in one death. 
The first lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's in connection with the recent E. coli outbreak, which has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states and resulted in one death. -
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Linked to Deadly E. Coli Outbreak in 10 States
A deadly outbreak of E. coli has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, sickening at least 49 people across 10 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A deadly outbreak of E. coli has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers, sickening at least 49 people across 10 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). -
Nationwide Frozen Waffle Recall Due to Listeria Concerns Hits Major Brands
A wide-ranging recall of frozen waffle products has been announced across the United States and Canada due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. TreeHouse Foods, Inc., the Illinois-based food processing company behind several popular waffle brands, voluntarily initiated the recall as a precautionary measure following routine testing at its manufacturing facility. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the recall is being undertaken to ensure consumer safety. 
A wide-ranging recall of frozen waffle products has been announced across the United States and Canada due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. TreeHouse Foods, Inc., the Illinois-based food processing company behind several popular waffle brands, voluntarily initiated the recall as a precautionary measure following routine testing at its manufacturing facility. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the recall is being undertaken to ensure consumer safety. -
Avian Flu Spreading in California Raises Concerns About Pandemic Threat Amid Dairy Crisis
Health officials in California are grappling with an escalating avian flu outbreak, which has spread through one of the nation's largest milk-producing regions during peak flu season. With over 120 dairy herds affected, concerns are growing about the virus's potential to mutate into a strain capable of spreading among humans, posing a significant pandemic threat. 
Health officials in California are grappling with an escalating avian flu outbreak, which has spread through one of the nation's largest milk-producing regions during peak flu season. With over 120 dairy herds affected, concerns are growing about the virus's potential to mutate into a strain capable of spreading among humans, posing a significant pandemic threat. -
New Research Links Shingles Virus to Increased Alzheimer's Risk, Promising Hope for Prevention
Emerging research from Stanford University and other leading institutions suggests that the shingles virus, which affects millions of Americans annually, could significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This potential connection between viral infections and dementia is offering new hope in solving the long-standing mystery of Alzheimer's, a condition affecting millions worldwide. 
Emerging research from Stanford University and other leading institutions suggests that the shingles virus, which affects millions of Americans annually, could significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This potential connection between viral infections and dementia is offering new hope in solving the long-standing mystery of Alzheimer's, a condition affecting millions worldwide. -
Global Water Crisis Threatens Half of World’s Food Supply, Report Finds
The world faces a looming water crisis that threatens to cripple global food production and strain economies, according to a report released this week by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water. The report, which warns that half of the world's food production could be at risk by the middle of the century, highlights the growing severity of water scarcity and the urgent need for coordinated global action. 
The world faces a looming water crisis that threatens to cripple global food production and strain economies, according to a report released this week by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water. The report, which warns that half of the world's food production could be at risk by the middle of the century, highlights the growing severity of water scarcity and the urgent need for coordinated global action. -
11.7 Million Pounds of Contaminated Meat Recalled Nationwide, Affecting Schools and Major Retailers
Oklahoma-based meat producer BrucePac has expanded its recall of meat and poultry products to over 11.7 million pounds following confirmed listeria contamination, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Tuesday. The recall, which initially covered nearly 10 million pounds of meat products, now includes an additional 1,779,040 pounds, some of which were shipped to schools across the United States. 
Oklahoma-based meat producer BrucePac has expanded its recall of meat and poultry products to over 11.7 million pounds following confirmed listeria contamination, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Tuesday. The recall, which initially covered nearly 10 million pounds of meat products, now includes an additional 1,779,040 pounds, some of which were shipped to schools across the United States. -
Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Poultry Recalled Over Listeria Fears: Schools and Retailers Affected
In one of the largest food recalls of the year, nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products have been pulled from shelves and school cafeterias across the country due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), involves products from BrucePac, a Woodburn, Oregon-based food processing company. 
In one of the largest food recalls of the year, nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products have been pulled from shelves and school cafeterias across the country due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall, announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), involves products from BrucePac, a Woodburn, Oregon-based food processing company.
