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At least 1.7 million eggs recalled as CDC and FDA investigate multistate salmonella outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to at least 1.7 million eggs, according to a…

John McCarthy June 7, 2025

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RFK Jr. pledged not to upend US vaccine system, but big changes are underway

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clinched the political support needed to become the nation’s top health official by pledging to work within the decades-old federal system for approval and use of vaccines.…

John McCarthy May 19, 2025

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Experts warn of 5 types of fruit and veg that contain worrying levels of toxic pesticides

An apple a day may keep the doctor away—but it could also mean you're consuming potentially harmful levels of toxic pesticides. Apples, along with grapes, strawberries, nectarines and spinach, top the…

John McCarthy May 18, 2025

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Publix recalls baby food from all stores. The lead content might be too high

Publix recalled pouches of Greenwise brand baby food from all 1,404 stores in the company’s eight-state chain after routine sampling testing said the pouches might be “contaminated with elevated levels…

John McCarthy May 17, 2025

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FDA clears first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s

The FDA today cleared the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, potentially paving the way for earlier detection and treatment of the dreaded neurological condition. Why it matters: The test, developed…

John McCarthy May 16, 2025

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Urgent recall for popular Trader Joe’s item that could leave millions wheezing and vomiting

A premade salad from Trader Joe's has been urgently recalled for an undeclared allergen that could leave millions wheezing and vomiting. Trader Joe's has voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of…

John McCarthy April 29, 2025

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Apple juice recalled in Florida, California, 26 other states for possible toxin

Martinelli’s recalled about 173,616 bottles of apple juice sold in the company’s signature glass jars in 28 states because they might be contaminated with the toxin patulin. Patulin’s commonly found…

John McCarthy April 27, 2025

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Listeria causes Walmart celery to be recalled in Florida and 27 other states

OVIEDO. Florida (MH) — The bad news: bagged celery sticks sold under Walmart’s Marketside brand has been recalled in 28 states and the District of Columbia after testing at the…

John McCarthy April 13, 2025

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Here’s where jobs and programs are being cut at the nation’s top health agencies

Thousands of people responsible for tracking health trends and disease outbreaks, conducting and funding medical research, monitoring the safety of food and medicine, and administering health insurance programs for nearly…

John McCarthy April 10, 2025

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Top FDA vaccine official Peter Marks resigns in opposition to RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator Peter Marks has resigned, citing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “misinformation and lies” around immunization, according…

John McCarthy March 29, 2025