Boar’s Head permanently discontinues liver sausage after listeria outbreak
What are Listeria? What you need to know Learn about Listeria, its symptoms and important preventive measures to protect against foodborne illness. This story has been updated to correct a spelling/typing error. Boar’s Head liver sausage will never be available…
Symptoms and spread of the subvariant COVID Omicron XEC
Fall begins on Sunday, and with the change of seasons, a new COVID subvariant that circulated in Europe during the summer has found its way to the United States. This emerging sublineage, called XEC, comes from the omicron variant of…
According to the CDC, the egg recall is linked to a salmonella outbreak. Is there any in Texas?
How to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses In 2018, there were food recalls for everything from eggs to ham to romaine lettuce. Learn about the risks of food poisoning and how to protect yourself. Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star When grocery…
Salmonella outbreak being investigated in nine states
Why food recalls are increasing E. coli bacteria, metal and even a dead bat have been found in recalled foods. The number of food recalls is actually increasing. But that could actually be a good sign. Here’s why. USA TODAY…
Heatwave, Hamas leader, Ukraine, measles, Titanic: Daily briefing
Extreme heat warnings are in place for millions of people in the western United States. The Justice Department has charged six Hamas leaders with crimes related to the October 7 attack on Israel. The son of the late Senator John…
How technology can make national parks even more accessible
Influencer shows how she travels around the world as a blind person Molly Burke is nearly blind and has had many difficulties traveling through an airport. Employee video, USA TODAY One in four adults in the United States has a…
A prison in Iowa detects Mpox. Here you can find out everything about the disease
Mpox is declared a global health emergency by the WHO The viral disease Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has infected numerous people in Africa. Cases have also been identified in Europe. Fox – 4 News Mpox, a highly contagious viral…
View full list of recalled items
“These are the worst inspection reports I have ever seen,” says food safety attorney Bill Marler. Boar’s Head meat linked to worst listeria outbreak since 2011 A listeria outbreak recently reported in the United States is said to be the…
Marijuana use and abuse can lead to more work absences
While the modern marijuana user may be breaking away from the stereotype of the lazy stoner, new research shows that workers who use and abuse the drug are more likely to be absent from work. The results were announced on…
Coconut farmers in Tumakurus are in dire straits as disease attacks the trees
Bengaluru: Farmers in the coconut belt of Tumakuru district have reported a pest or disease affecting thousands of trees. Some coconut farmers in Gauribidanur, Tiptur and other taluks say the disease bears a striking resemblance to leaf scorch disease or…
