Kentucky March 15 Kentucky 8-year-old dies after eating strawberries from school fundraiser Kentucky health officials said that a 8-year-old died after he suffered from a severe allergic reaction after he ate strawberries from a fundraiser at a local high school.
HEALTH February 10 Super bowl staples recalled over listeria outbreak in taco kits, bean dips, dairy products: CDC More foods have been recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning, including popular Super Bowl dips and dairy products.
Product Recalls February 6 Listeria outbreak across more than ten states linked to recalled dairy products, 2 deaths: CDC Two people are dead and at least two dozen more have fallen ill as part of a Listeria outbreak in eleven state that is linked to dairy products, according to the CDC.
Mexico December 15 Mexico's health department closes melon-packing plant linked to deadly salmonella outbreak Mexico's Health Department temporarily closed a Sonora melon-packaging plant on Friday after it was implicated in a salmonella outbreak responsible for at least eight deaths.
HEALTH November 25 Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has killed 2, infected 99: This is a 'wake-up call' A total of 99 illnesses have now been reported due to a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupes, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention alert.
HEALTH November 19 Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials Cantaloupes carrying salmonella have infected more than 40 people across 15 states, including 17 who were hospitalized, U.S. health officials said less than a week after a recall.
HEALTH November 18 As eye drop recalls continue, here’s what you need to know to protect your vision This year has seen a wave of eye drop recalls, with the FDA announcing a voluntary recall of 27 products. The president of the American Optometric Association shared tips for consumers to stay safe.
Europe November 9 Croatian man reportedly poisoned by cleaning agent in bottled soft drink Traces of a highly alkaline substance, likely a cleaning agent, were found in a carbonated beverage consumed by a Croatian man later hospitalized with a throat injury.
Iowa March 28, 2023 Pasta product pulled from Midwestern grocery stores over 'undeclared milk' Iowa-based grocery chain HyVee is recalling its Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillets from store shelves in eight Midwestern states over "undeclared milk" being included in the product.
Health March 1, 2023 Eye drops and safety issues: Here’s what you need to know now After recent news that a brand of over-the-counter eye drops may have caused bacterial infections, two optometrists shared expert tips on safe usage for patients.