Although shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell restaurants has been a prime suspect in an explosive outbreak of the diarrheal […]
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms’ record Taylor Farms, based in Salinas, California, is a major distributor of fresh produce in the US. It […]
Moderna’s mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review
Remaining uncertainty At the FDA advisory committee’s June meeting, experts expressed optimism about an mRNA-based flu vaccine. The platform—the same […]
Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing
“Really?” Those hopes were dashed during Schwartz’s confirmation hearing last month when she repeatedly failed to answer questions directly and […]
Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team
Michigan’s cases are linked to those in eight other states. FDA’s traceback investigations linked the cases in those nine states […]
Trump admin “aware” of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting
Two people have died amid the ongoing record-breaking outbreak of explosive diarrhea from the foodborne parasite Cyclospora, Michigan health officials […]
Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link
Ardent anti-vaccine activist and current US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly on thin ice with Trump for […]
Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies
Last year, the FDA also announced that it was delaying a new rule on food traceability, which would have made […]
FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified
A recall Taylor Farms issued led to the removal of iceberg lettuce the company distributed to 27 states. But the […]
Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak, but it’s still Taylor Farms
Taylor Farms stirred confusion on FDA test and provided a vague recall list. Federal officials on Monday reaffirmed that iceberg […]