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JONEL ALECCIA

JONEL ALECCIA

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After baby's death, Kentucky parents sue infant formula maker at center of 2022 crisis

The parents of Kentucky baby who died last fall after drinking bacteria-tainted infant formula are the latest to sue manufacturer Abbott Nutrition

After baby's death, Kentucky parents sue infant formula maker at center of 2022 crisis
Health|News|Science|US

FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions

U.S. health officials have approved the first nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, offering an alternative to injectable products like EpiPen

FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions
Food|Health|News|US

88-year-old victim in Boar's Head deli meat outbreak underscores risks for those most vulnerable

An 88-year-old Missouri woman was among more than 40 people sickened with listeria food poisoning tied to a deadly outbreak involving Boar's Head deli meats

88-year-old victim in Boar's Head deli meat outbreak underscores risks for those most vulnerable
Food|Health|News

Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC says

At least nine people have died after being infected with listeria from eating Boar's Head deli meats tied to a massive recall last month

Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC says
Business|Health|News

Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show

Records show that a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations

Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show
Health

Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals

Health officials say a hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu, despite having no known contact with dairy cows or other animals

Missouri patient tests positive for bird flu despite no known exposure to animals
Health

Weight-loss drug Saxenda effective for kids as young as 6, study shows

A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6, when combined with diet and exercise

Weight-loss drug Saxenda effective for kids as young as 6, study shows
Health|News|US

Severe obesity is on the rise in the US

Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity

Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Food|Health|News|US

10th death reported in Boar's Head deli meat listeria outbreak

A 10th person has died in an ongoing outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a now-closed Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia

10th death reported in Boar's Head deli meat listeria outbreak
Food|Health|News

Boar's Head faces legal scrutiny over deadly deli meat listeria outbreak, USDA says

The deli meat company Boar's Head is being scrutinized by law enforcement officials over a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning

Boar's Head faces legal scrutiny over deadly deli meat listeria outbreak, USDA says
Business|Food|US

Bakery that makes Sara Lee and Entenmann's pushes back on FDA sesame warning

A top U.S. commercial bakery is pushing back on a Food and Drug Administration warning to stop using labels that say its products contain sesame — even when they don't

Bakery that makes Sara Lee and Entenmann's pushes back on FDA sesame warning
Business|Food|Health|US

Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry made at an Oklahoma plant because the products may be contaminated with listeria bacteria

Company recalls nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry dishes for listeria contamination
Business|Food|Health|US

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Food|Health

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
Food|Health

More frozen waffles and pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination

A recall of hundreds of frozen waffles and other toaster foods has been expanded

More frozen waffles and pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination
US

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states

Federal officials say E

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
Food|Health

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak
Food|Health|US

McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe

Deadly food poisoning outbreaks tied to McDonald's and Boar's Head may have left Americans wondering whether there are new risks in the U.S. food supply

McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
Food|Health

McDonald's says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California-based produce company is the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E

McDonald's says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
Business|Food|Health

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sickened in 13 states

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands
US

Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa

Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in America

Health

Colorado teen fights kidney failure after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders

A 15-year-old Colorado girl is hospitalized with severe complications of E

Colorado teen fights kidney failure after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders
Environment|Health|Science|World

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
Health

E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions

At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E

E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald's outbreak tied to slivered onions
Health|Political

Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation's top health agencies

If confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F

Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation's top health agencies

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