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Tomatoes Recalled in 14 States Over Salmonella Risk, FDA Warns Consumers to Discard Products
The Food and Drug Administration issued a sweeping recall of tomatoes this week after potential salmonella contamination was identified in products distributed across 14 states. Ray & Mascari Inc., based in Indianapolis, announced the recall of its four-count vine ripe tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers and sold at Gordon Food Service Stores. 
The Food and Drug Administration issued a sweeping recall of tomatoes this week after potential salmonella contamination was identified in products distributed across 14 states. Ray & Mascari Inc., based in Indianapolis, announced the recall of its four-count vine ripe tomatoes packaged in clamshell containers and sold at Gordon Food Service Stores. -
CDC Reports 216 U.S. Child Flu Deaths — Highest Toll Since 2009 H1N1 Pandemic
A severe flu season has claimed the lives of at least 216 children in the United States, the highest pediatric toll in 15 years, according to new data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The figure surpasses last year's 207 deaths and marks the most recorded in a single flu season since the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic. 
A severe flu season has claimed the lives of at least 216 children in the United States, the highest pediatric toll in 15 years, according to new data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The figure surpasses last year's 207 deaths and marks the most recorded in a single flu season since the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic. -
North American Measles Outbreak Surges Past 2,500 Cases, Spanning U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Measles outbreaks across North America have surpassed 2,500 confirmed cases, with transmission accelerating in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Health authorities on both sides of the U.S. border are racing to contain the spread of a highly contagious virus that has already claimed four lives across the continent. 
Measles outbreaks across North America have surpassed 2,500 confirmed cases, with transmission accelerating in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Health authorities on both sides of the U.S. border are racing to contain the spread of a highly contagious virus that has already claimed four lives across the continent. -
U.S. Launches $500 Million Universal Vaccine Initiative to Target Multiple Virus Strains
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health on Thursday announced the launch of "Generation Gold Standard," a multiyear vaccine initiative aimed at developing universal immunizations capable of protecting against multiple strains of pandemic-prone viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses. 
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health on Thursday announced the launch of "Generation Gold Standard," a multiyear vaccine initiative aimed at developing universal immunizations capable of protecting against multiple strains of pandemic-prone viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses. -
Massive Earthquake Could Sink Parts of Pacific Northwest Coast Within Minutes, Study Warns
A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could instantly sink swaths of the U.S. Pacific Northwest coastline by more than six feet, drastically expanding floodplains and posing long-term risks to infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems from Northern California to Washington, a new scientific study warns. 
A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could instantly sink swaths of the U.S. Pacific Northwest coastline by more than six feet, drastically expanding floodplains and posing long-term risks to infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems from Northern California to Washington, a new scientific study warns. -
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.
