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Thyroid medicine recall receives FDA's highest risk level

Thyroid medicine recall receives FDA's highest risk level

A recalled thyroid medicine has been classified under the FDA's most serious risk level, indicating it could potentially be deadly.

Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom

Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom

A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students

Rep. Claudia Tenney Supports Federal Essential Caregivers Act to Protect Long-Term Care Residents' Visitation Rights

Rep. Claudia Tenney Supports Federal Essential Caregivers Act to Protect Long-Term Care Residents' Visitation Rights

Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney of New York's 24th District is a proponent of the federal Essential Caregivers Act. This legislation aims to guarantee that residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities maintain the right to in-person access to a designated essential caregiver, even during federal, state, or local emergencies, including public health crises. The bill has advanced through the House Ways and Means Committee in July. The initiative is supported by advocates like Irma Rappaport, who experienced separation from her mother in a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rappaport is organizing a peaceful rally in Orange, Connecticut, to raise awareness and support for the bill, emphasizing the importance of preventing similar isolation in future emergencies. The act seeks to build upon state-level laws, such as Connecticut's, which allow residents to designate essential support persons for visitation.

New York State Office of Mental Health Seeks Residential Program Specialist in Webster

New York State Office of Mental Health Seeks Residential Program Specialist in Webster

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is actively recruiting a Residential Program Specialist for the Rochester Children's Psychiatric Center, located in Webster, NY. This position involves supervising and providing services to individuals with mental illness residing in a State Operated Community Residence (SOCR). The specialist will assist in the management and administration of the SOCR, which includes providing and monitoring residential program services, advising residents on coping and living skills for recovery, reviewing and coordinating admission and discharge planning, and scheduling resident activities to ensure appropriate staffing levels. Candidates from both within and outside State Service are encouraged to apply. OMH emphasizes its commitment to supporting underserved individuals and communities, aiming to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for these populations. The agency also prioritizes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Check your freezer for recalled pasta sold at Walmart. Listeria symptoms

Check your freezer for recalled pasta sold at Walmart. Listeria symptoms

Two lots of bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart nationwide are being recalled due to potential listeria contamination.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

How worried should Florida residents, visitors be about dengue?

How worried should Florida residents, visitors be about dengue?

Floridians should be concerned, but not panicking, over cases of dengue fever spiraling up. There are things you can do to stay safe.

Exclusive: FDA warnings persisted as UTIs turned deadly in menopause

Exclusive: FDA warnings persisted as UTIs turned deadly in menopause

Menopause increases the risk of UTIs which can lead to sepsis and death in older women. For years, the FDA discouraged the one drug that could help.

Blue Apron Customers Experience Service Disruptions Following Supplier Bankruptcy

Blue Apron Customers Experience Service Disruptions Following Supplier Bankruptcy

Blue Apron Customers Experience Service Disruptions Following Supplier Bankruptcy

Asheville Citizen-Times

Is kratom legal in North Carolina? What to know after Ole Miss deaths

Is kratom legal in North Carolina? What to know after Ole Miss deaths

Though the FDA and DEA both warn against it, kratom remains federally legal in the U.S. Here's the legality of it in North Carolina.

FDA Issues Alert for Listeria Contamination in Walmart's Bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine

FDA Issues Alert for Listeria Contamination in Walmart's Bettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert regarding a potential listeria contamination in Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, a product sold at Walmart stores nationwide. Gias Foods, Inc. is recalling two specific lots of this frozen pasta due to the possible presence of *Listeria monocytogenes*. The affected product is identified by its 22-ounce yellow plastic packaging, UPC 194346442706, and lot numbers L6079C or L6080C, with expiration dates of 09/19/2027 or 09/20/2027. The potential contamination was discovered through routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. As of the recall announcement, no illnesses have been reported. Consumers who have purchased this specific product are advised not to consume it and to return it to Walmart for a full refund. Gias Foods has halted distribution of the affected product and is investigating the issue.

Danone USA Recalls So Delicious Dairy Free Frozen Dessert Due to Foreign Objects

Danone USA Recalls So Delicious Dairy Free Frozen Dessert Due to Foreign Objects

Danone USA has initiated a voluntary recall of its So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints. The recall is due to the potential presence of 'foreign objects,' specifically small stones and other hard materials, within the product. This issue was identified following consumer complaints. The affected products have 'best by' dates on or before April 3, 2028. These dairy-free frozen desserts were distributed nationwide and sold at major retailers, including Walmart and Target. The affected pints can also be identified by SKU '136603' and UPC '744473476138.' Danone USA has informed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about this voluntary recall and is actively working with its retail partners to remove the impacted products from store shelves. Unaffected products remain available, and future shipments are not part of this recall. Consumers who have purchased the recalled dessert are advised to contact a healthcare professional if they experience any health concerns ...

Rep. Rosa DeLauro Introduces Legislation for Mandatory Infant Formula Botulism Testing Amid Outbreaks

Rep. Rosa DeLauro Introduces Legislation for Mandatory Infant Formula Botulism Testing Amid Outbreaks

Representative Rosa DeLauro has introduced legislation aimed at enhancing infant formula safety following two botulism outbreaks that led to dozens of infant hospitalizations. The proposed bill mandates that formula manufacturers test for the toxin causing botulism and implement stringent monitoring requirements in their production facilities. It also requires manufacturers to inform Congress if any pathogen is detected. DeLauro expressed frustration with the current system, which relies on voluntary procedures and recommended guidelines, stating that mandatory federal laws are necessary to protect infants. This legislative push comes as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) faces criticism for its handling of the outbreaks, including conducting a safety study that excluded botulism-causing bacteria while publicly declaring the infant formula supply safe. Food safety attorney Bill Marler, representing affected families, has also been advocating for new oversight legislation and congressional hearings...