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27 Feb
Environmental Health Expert Gives FDA an ‘F’ for Its Handling of Chemicals in Our Food. His Advice on How to Lower Your Exposure
Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.
31 Jul
Some Dark Chocolate Products Contaminated With Heavy Metals, New Study Finds
Researchers tested dozens of dark chocolate and cocoa products and found excessive levels of lead and cadmium in many of them.
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FDA Issues Highest Alert Over Tomato Recall in 3 Southern States
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2025
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MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Salmonella-tainted tomatoes in three southern states could cause severe illness or even death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns.
The FDA has updated an ongoing recall of tomatoes distributed in Georgia, North...
Cucumber-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens Across 18 States
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2025
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MONDAY, June 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A growing salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers has made at least 45 people sick across 18 states, U.S. ...
Hormel Recalls Over 256,000 Pounds of Canned Beef Stew
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2025
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FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hormel Foods is recalling more than 256,000 pounds of its Dinty Moore Beef Stew amid reports that wood fragments were found in some cans, according to U.S. health officials.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety an...
Sugar, Fat and Salt on the Rise in U.S. Breakfast Cereals, Study Shows
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2025
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THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — They’re a go-to breakfast for millions of kids and adults. They’re brightly colored, packed in enticing boxes and often marketed as healthy — but many cereals today are actually less nutritious than they were a ...
Florida-Grown Cucumbers Behind Salmonella Outbreak, CDC Warns
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida.
At least 26 people across 15 states have gotten sick, and nine people have been hospitalized, the U.S. Food and Drug Admini...
Nebraska First State to Ban Soda, Energy Drinks From SNAP Program
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2025
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Nebraska is the first state to get federal approval to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps.
Possible Plastic Contamination Prompts Nationwide Ice Cream Recall
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2025
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Nearly 18,000 tubs of ice cream and frozen yogurt have been recalled because they may contain plastic pieces.
Wells Enterprises, an Iowa-based ice cream manufacturer, voluntarily recalled the products last month. Its brands ...
Publix Recalls Baby Food Over Possible Lead Contamination
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2025
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Publix is recalling one of its popular GreenWise baby food pouches because it may contain lead, the company said this week.
The recalled product is the...
Toxic Metals Found in All Rice Samples in New Study
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2025
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A new report says rice sold in U.S. stores contains toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.
The report -- released by
Too Much Cinnamon May Interfere With Some Medications, Study Shows
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2025
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Consuming too much cinnamon might affect how your body absorbs some medications, new research shows.
The study -- published in the June issue of the journal Food Chemistry: Mol...
Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2025
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The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but making the change won't be easy -- or quick.
Last week, U.S. health officials directed food companies to voluntarily phase out
FDA May Shift Routine Food Inspections to States
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon hand off routine food safety inspections to state and local officials, multiple federal health officials told CBS News.
These changes are not final and could require approval and funding from Congress. Some F...
Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2025
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A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows.
“Alpha-gal syndrome is relatively rare, but those who have it can have a full-on anaphylact...
RFK Jr. Pushes for Stricter Oversight of Chemicals in Food
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2025
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The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is taking steps to tighten oversight of chemicals in the U.S. food supply, a key component of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.
USDA Disbands Two Key Food Safety Committees
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2025
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Two key federal advisory committees on food safety have been shut down, raising concerns among food safety advocates.
The move was part of a Trump administration push to cut costs and shrink the government.
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) elimi...
Tragic Pet Cat Deaths Linked to Bird Flu in Raw Milk
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2025
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A California man's tragic story highlights the growing risks associated with bird flu infections in domestic animals.
Joseph Journell of San Bernadino lost two of his beloved cats, a 14-year-old tabby, Alexander, and Tuxsie, a 4-year-old tuxedo cat, after they drank raw ...
USDA Orders Testing of Milk Supply for Presence of Bird Flu Virus
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2024
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Faced with rising cases of bird flu virus being detected in raw milk in California, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday announced it would mandate testing for the virus in milk nationwide.
The National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) "builds on measures take...
California Farm Expands Raw Milk Recall After Bird Flu Virus Found in More Samples
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2024
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A California dairy farm has expanded a recall of its raw milk and cream after state health officials discovered bird flu virus in more milk samples.
In a notice posted Tuesday, Fresno-based Raw Farm LLC said it has now r...
Helene's Aftermath: How to Safely Enter, Clean Flood-Damaged Homes
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2024
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Following the historic destruction of Hurricane Helene, many Americans must now return to their mangled homes and begin the heartbreaking task of clean-up.
After making landfall in Florida near Tallahassee as a ferocious Cat 4 storm on Thursday, Helene caused record-bre...
Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 17, 2024
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That plastic wrap you find around the food you eat is far from benign: A new study shows that more than 3,600 chemicals leach into food during the packaging process.
Of that number, 79 chemicals are known to cause cancer, genetic mutations, and endocrine and reprodu...
Are There Heavy Metals in Your Chocolate?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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Toxic heavy metals are found naturally worldwide in soils that produce the cocoa bean tree -- and those metals are showing up in chocolate, a new report warns.
“We all love chocolate but it’s important to indulge with moderation as with other foods that cont...
USDA Toughens Rules on Salmonella in Poultry
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2024
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Chicken, turkey and other poultry might get a little safer after new rules to limit salmonella proposed Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Poultry companies would be expected to keep salmonella levels below specific thresholds under the new rules and te...
At Least 58 Have Now Been Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Edibles
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2024
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Nearly 60 illnesses, including 30 hospitalizations, have now been linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles, U.S. health officials reported.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted in an
Less Than Half of American Adults Know Dangers of Raw Milk
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2024
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Few Americans understand the health risks of drinking raw milk, a new survey shows, so experts are redoubling efforts to get the word out on its dangers.
The push dovetails with the discovery this spring of bird flu virus in milk from infected cows. The H5N1 virus is wid...
Fourth Dairy Worker Infected With Bird Flu, but CDC Says Public Risk Still Low
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, a fourth case of H5N1 avian flu has been confirmed in another dairy worker, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.
The latest case was reported in Colorado, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) s...
FDA Bans Food Additive Found in Sports Drinks, Sodas
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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A regulation allowing the use of brominated vegetable oil in food was revoked Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after the agency concluded the additive was unsafe for human consumption.
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) contains bromine, which is found in fir...
FDA Warns of 48 Illnesses, One Death Linked to Diamond Shruumz Edibles
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is now investigating nearly 50 illnesses and one death that may be linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles.
Of the 48 people in 24 states who said they got sick after eating the chocolate bars, cones and gummies, on...
All Diamond Shruumz Edibles Recalled Over High Levels of Mushroom Toxin in Products
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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All Diamond Shruumz edibles have been recalled after the company found high levels of a mushroom toxin in them that may have sickened 39 people in 20 states.
FDA Warns of Paralyzing Poison Danger From Pacific Northwest Shellfish
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 11, 2024
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Seafood lovers should steer clear of shellfish from Oregon and Washington state because of possible contamination with a paralyzing toxin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.
Cucumbers Sold in 14 States Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 4, 2024
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A company recall has been issued for cucumbers sold in 14 states because of possible contamination with salmonella.
No Sign of Bird Flu in Ground Beef, USDA Says
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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After investigation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that the nation's ground beef supply is so far testing negative for the presence of H5N1 avian flu.
More Than Half of Cats on Farm Where Bird Flu Infected Cows Died After Drinking Milk
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2024
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In yet another sign that bird flu is spreading widely among mammals, a new report finds more than half of cats at the first Texas dairy farm to have cows test positive for bird flu this spring died after drinking raw milk.
USDA Testing Beef Amid Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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As bird flu continues to spread among dairy cows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday it is now testing ground beef for any presence of the virus.
The agency said it is sampling ground beef bought in grocery stores in states where dairy cattle have tested posi...
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2024
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Bits of bird flu virus have been discovered in roughly 20% of retail milk samples tested in a national survey, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in U.S. Milk Supply
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Bits of inactive bird flu virus have been discovered in samples of pasteurized milk from across the United States, health officials said Tuesday, although they stressed the viral fragments don't threaten humans.
However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did note tha...
Report Finds High Levels of Pesticides in 20% of Fruits, Veggies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Nearly 20% of fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables that Americans eat contain concerning levels of pesticides, a new report finds.
Pesticides posed significant risks in popular choices such as strawberries, green beans, bell peppers, blueberries and potatoes, t...
Cases of Lead Poisoning Linked to Fruit Puree Pouches Reaches 251
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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At least 251 cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted fruit puree pouches have now been reported in 34 states, U.S. health officials said.
That's up from 205 cases reported in the last weekly tally, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention noted in its
Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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Blue Ridge Beef, a maker of raw pet foods, has announced it is recalling some of its products for kittens and puppies because of possible contamination with salmonella and listeria.
After being notified earlier this month by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture a...
Over 200 Lead Poisoning Cases Now Linked to Tainted Fruit Puree Pouches
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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At least 205 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, federal health officials report.
That's up from 125 cases in the last weekly tally, with 33 states now reporting poisonings, the U.S. Centers of D...
Holiday Meals Mean Safety First in Your Kitchen
- HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2023
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Knives, vegetable peelers, blenders: There are plenty of ways to injure yourself in the kitchen during the holidays.
To keep things merry, cheery and safe, experts at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) in Chicago say there are simple steps you and those who are helping y...
Salmonella Illnesses Tied to Cantaloupes Have Doubled: CDC
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupes keeps expanding, with cases doubling since the last tally, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
"Since the last update [on] November 30, 2023, an additional 113 people infected...
As Salmonella Outbreak Widens, Avoid Cantaloupes if Brand Is Unknown, CDC Warns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Shoppers should steer clear of any pre-cut cantaloupe if the brand is unknown, as a salmonella outbreak linked to the fruit continues to widen, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.
Eighteen more illnesses have been reported sinc...
After Salmonella Cases Double in a Week, Cantaloupe Recall Expanded
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2023
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MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Three more brands of cantaloupe have been recalled by U.S. health officials after salmonella infections linked to the fruit more than doubled in just a week.
The case count now includes nearly 100 people in 32 states, with Arizon...
Solving the Mystery of Why Red Wine Gives Some Folks Headaches
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2023
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Countless corks will pop and wine will flow freely during the upcoming holiday season, but some people will pay a price for even the slightest bit of revelry.
For those unlucky folks, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache, typically within 30 minutes ...
FDA Looking at Cinnamon as Source of Lead in Fruit Puree Products
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2023
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FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has found early evidence that cinnamon may be the source of high levels of lead in fruit puree pouches that have now sickened 34 children.
The agency, in partnership with the U...
FDA Will Pull Vet Drug Used in Pork Industry Over Cancer Concerns for Humans
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2023
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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 8, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it
FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches
- Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- November 6, 2023
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Amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls, U.S. health officials have expanded their investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon pureed fruit.
Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product
- Robin Foster and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- November 6, 2023
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Nearly 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets have been recalled by maker Tyson Foods Inc. after customers discovered small bits of metal in some of the nuggets.
There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with consumption of the nuggets, which wer...
FDA Warns WananBana Fruit Puree Pouches May Contain Lead
- Robin Foster and Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- October 31, 2023
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Certain pureed fruit pouches from WanaBana may contain dangerous levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.
Parents and caregivers should not buy or serve WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children, the agency said in a recent
California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2023
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California has become the first state to ban four chemicals commonly added to food that are linked to health issues.
Although the law, signed by