Misc Diseases
Harmful Diseases Linked to Defective Drug or Toxic Substance
Harmful Diseases Linked To Drugs And Hazardous Chemicals. Many people with a particular disease or disorder may not realize it through the haze of symptoms from which they are suffering, but their illness could possibly be connected to a defective drug they have been taking, or are still taking. Also, exposure to hazardous … [Read more...] about Harmful Diseases Linked to Defective Drug or Toxic Substance
False Positives Common with LabCorp Zika Test
LabCorp Zika Testing Provides Increased False Positive Results. More false positives have been associated with preliminary testing for the Zika virus through LapCorp for pregnant patients. The U.S. food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that clinicians should not consider these tests as a valid confirmation that a patient … [Read more...] about False Positives Common with LabCorp Zika Test
3 Moms File Lexapro Birth Defect Lawsuits
Lawsuits Alleging The Drug Caused Birth Defects Taken By Pregnant Women. The makers of Lexapro have been named in three lawsuits alleging the drug caused birth defects when taken by pregnant women. The plaintiffs in the lawsuits are mothers, all of whom took Lexapro while pregnant and gave birth to a child with a congenital … [Read more...] about 3 Moms File Lexapro Birth Defect Lawsuits
SSRI Antidepressants Cause Autism Traits in Study Rats
Another Study about Autism and Pre-Natal. Another study has found a possible link between autism and pre-natal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants.  The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and involved rats, found that those exposed to the SSRI antidepressant, … [Read more...] about SSRI Antidepressants Cause Autism Traits in Study Rats
Zoloft Lawsuit Filed Over Baby’s Anencephaly
Birth Defect Risks Associated With Zoloft. The parents of a little boy who died from the birth defect, anencephaly, have filed suit against Pfizer Inc., claiming the antidepressant, Zoloft, caused the disorder. According to a report from Courthouse News Service, Susan and James Hodge allege Pfizer knew of birth defect risks … [Read more...] about Zoloft Lawsuit Filed Over Baby’s Anencephaly
Autism Linked to SSRI Antidepressants
Mothers Treated With SSRI Face A Risk Of Having A Child With ASD. A study published earlier this summer in the Archives of General Psychiatry has given women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) antidepressants another reason to speak with their doctor before becoming pregnant. The study found that mothers treated … [Read more...] about Autism Linked to SSRI Antidepressants
Paper Questions ALS Diagnosis in Athletes
Soldiers and Athletes Diagnosed With ALS. A newly-published scientific paper contends that some soldiers and athletes diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – may have actually been victims of concussions and other brain trauma. The paper is to be published tomorrow on the Web site of the Journal of … [Read more...] about Paper Questions ALS Diagnosis in Athletes
Water Testing in The Acreage Set to Start
Water tests will soon begin in The Acreage. As we've reported previously, residents in that Florida community became concerned that the area could be a cancer cluster after several residents - including children - developed brain tumors. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a cancer cluster is defined as a … [Read more...] about Water Testing in The Acreage Set to Start
Some Residents of The Acreage, FL Worried
Concerns are Mounting Over A Possible Cancer Cluster. Concerns are mounting over a possible "cancer cluster" in a Florida community known as The Acreage. According to a report in The Palm Beach Post, several children and adults in the community have developed brain tumors. The brain tumor cases included a 5-year-old and a … [Read more...] about Some Residents of The Acreage, FL Worried
Chicago Hospital Patients Exposed to Tuberculosis
Hundreds of Patients, Including Children and Infants, have been Exposed to TB. Hundreds of patients, including children and infants, have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) from a resident who worked at several hospitals in the Chicago area. According to eFitness Now, three hospitals in the Chicago area are the likely origin of the … [Read more...] about Chicago Hospital Patients Exposed to Tuberculosis
NEJM Changes Disclosure Policy
Allegations Caused the NEJM to Change its Policies Regarding Disclosures. Conflict-of-interest allegations have caused the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) to change its policies regarding such disclosures said KaiserNetwork.org, citing a New York Times piece. The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education … [Read more...] about NEJM Changes Disclosure Policy
Study Confirms Second Hand Smoke Worse for Children
Researchers Will Discuss How Children Exposed to Secondhand Smoke . In a study to be presented at the annual American Society of Anesthesiologists that concludes today in Orlando, Florida, researchers will discuss how children exposed to secondhand smoke often have levels of carbon monoxide in their blood similar to those of adult … [Read more...] about Study Confirms Second Hand Smoke Worse for Children
Study Reveals Fertility Treatments Induce Gene Mutations in Males
Fertility Treatments IVF & ICSI Effects On Male Offspring. Chinese researchers are reporting that the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or another assisted fertility technique called that is called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to conceive appears to increase the odds of Y-chromosome defects or "microdeletions" in … [Read more...] about Study Reveals Fertility Treatments Induce Gene Mutations in Males
FDA to Finally Plan for a National Joint Orthopedic Device Registry
FDA Create a National Surveillance Registry for Joint Orthopedic Device Implants. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in the early stages of developing a program to create a national surveillance registry for orthopedic device implants. The registry would enable the FDA to look into independent public and private registries … [Read more...] about FDA to Finally Plan for a National Joint Orthopedic Device Registry
Viral Infection at Stony Brook University Medical Center Prompts Hundreds of Warning Letters
Stony Brook University Medical Center Received Letter Of Caution. Over 400 patients recently treated at the Stony Brook University Medical Center have received a letter of caution from the hospital's director of quality control. It seems two health care providers who work at the Long Island facility were sickened with a viral … [Read more...] about Viral Infection at Stony Brook University Medical Center Prompts Hundreds of Warning Letters
Pork Workers Disease Said to be New Illness
Illness Seen in Pork Workers is Likely a New Disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say an illness seen in pork industry workers is likely a new disease. While the pork workers disease is similar to some known conditions, is not an exact match to any; neither is its cause. Apparently, the seemingly new illness is a result of … [Read more...] about Pork Workers Disease Said to be New Illness
Typhoid Fever Scare Rocks Long Island
A Kitchen Worker Contracted Typhoid Fever Puts Customers At Risk. A kitchen worker at a Hicksville, Long Island Mama Sbarro’s pizzeria contracted typhoid fever, putting over 100 customers at risk for the potentially deadly bacterial infection, according to the Nassau County Department of Health. Customers who ate at Mama Sbarro’s at … [Read more...] about Typhoid Fever Scare Rocks Long Island
Hand Gel Sanitizers Not Much Help in Hospitals
Hand Gel Sanitizers Become Popular With Doctors and Nurse. A study of sanitizing hand gels that have become popular with doctors and nurses turned up interesting results. The Nebraska Medical Center’s found alcohol-based hand gels do not offer sufficient protection in killing germs and slowing the spread of hospital … [Read more...] about Hand Gel Sanitizers Not Much Help in Hospitals
Morgellons Disease Research Gaining Momentum
Morgellons Disease, a Mysterious Disease Marked by Strange Skin Eruptions. Morgellons Disease, a mysterious disease marked by strange skin eruptions, if finally getting attention from researchers. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is paying California-based Kaiser Permanente $338,000 to test and interview … [Read more...] about Morgellons Disease Research Gaining Momentum
Pig Slaughterhouse Worker Disease Appears in Indiana
A Pig Slaughterhouse Worker Disease Spreading. A mysterious disease affecting pig slaughterhouse workers appears to be spreading. Indiana slaughterhouse workers became ill with symptoms similar to an outbreak at the Quality Pork Processors, Inc. slaughterhouse in Minnesota. Those working in the area of the slaughterhouse … [Read more...] about Pig Slaughterhouse Worker Disease Appears in Indiana
Morgellons Disease to Get CDC Scrutiny
Morgellons Disease, a Mysterious Skin Ailment Is Now The Subject Of A National Study. Morgellons disease, a mysterious skin ailment that some doctors aren’t even sure is a real disease, is now the subject of a national study. On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began a study—in collaboration with … [Read more...] about Morgellons Disease to Get CDC Scrutiny
HIV Tests for Pregnant Woman, Infants in New Jersey Sparks Controversy
HIV Tests For Pregnant Women and Infants in New Jersey. HIV tests will be routine for pregnant women and infants in New Jersey. Acting New Jersey Governor Richard J. Codey signed a measure into law Wednesday that will take effect in six months and will incorporate HIV testing as part of routine prenatal care. HIV testing will also be … [Read more...] about HIV Tests for Pregnant Woman, Infants in New Jersey Sparks Controversy
Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback
Whooping Cough Considered A Disease Of Bygone Era. Whooping cough—or pertussis, a bacterial respiratory infection—considered a disease of a bygone era is making a comeback. Outbreaks of whooping cough in four states of the sometimes-fatal disorder, despite mandatory vaccinations for children of school age, public health officials … [Read more...] about Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback
Mystery Illness at Quality Pork Processors in Minnesota
Workers at Quality Pork Processors Are Getting a Rare Disease. Workers at Quality Pork Processors, Inc. in Minnesota are getting a rare disease called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and many others are worried, says their union. There is an area on the slaughterhouse floor at Quality Pork that is known as … [Read more...] about Mystery Illness at Quality Pork Processors in Minnesota
HIV Transplant Attracts Federal Scrutiny, Status Not Revealed to Patient
How HIV Infected Organs Transplanted Into Patients? Federal officials want to know how HIV infected organs ended up transplanted into four Chicago patients, and have joined Illinois officials in their investigation of the HIV transplant. Meanwhile, an attorney for a woman who received one of the HIV transplants has said that his … [Read more...] about HIV Transplant Attracts Federal Scrutiny, Status Not Revealed to Patient
ADHD Preschool Children Likely to Improve with Behavioral Therapy
Preschoolers with ADHD are often Helped More by Behavioral Therapies. Preschoolers with severe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often helped more by behavioral therapies than drug intervention. A five year study at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh University has found promising evidence that behavior-only therapies could be … [Read more...] about ADHD Preschool Children Likely to Improve with Behavioral Therapy
ADHD, Food Additive Link Confirmed by British Researchers
ADHD Have a Connection with Additives Common in so Many of The Foods Children Eat and Drink. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) has long been thought to have a connection with additives common in so many of the foods children eat and drink. Now, a new study has found a direct link between the two. The results of this startling study … [Read more...] about ADHD, Food Additive Link Confirmed by British Researchers
Poisoned Food
Food Concerns E. Coli Contamination. WHITFIELD: Poisoned food. More concerns this morning about potentially deadly E. coli contamination. Nearly 130,000 pounds of beef products being recalled in 15 states in the Southeast and in the Midwest. And we've seen E. coli outbreaks linked to meat and vegetables recently a lot. It seems too … [Read more...] about Poisoned Food
129,000 pounds of beef yanked
Kalamazoo Recall Beef Products Due To A Contamination. Officials at a bulk foods outlet say they will continue to do business with a Kalamazoo meat company that is recalling 129,000 pounds of beef products because of possible E. coli contamination. Davis Creek Meats and Seafood supplies Gordon Food Service, which has locations at … [Read more...] about 129,000 pounds of beef yanked
Unanswered questions about outbreak haunt parents
Parents Conversation Revolves Around E. Coli Outbreak. When kindergarten mothers get together this time of year, the conversation typically revolves around first-grade curriculum and end-of-year party planning. Not Tuesday's coffee klatsch near Ronald Reagan School. Some of these mothers' 5- and 6-year-olds had been infected with … [Read more...] about Unanswered questions about outbreak haunt parents
Norovirus Suspected in Sammamish School’s Students
Elizabeth Blackwell Students Were Sickened By Norovirus. Nearly a quarter of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School students in Sammamish were home sick on Tuesday, and county health officials suspect it could be a norovirus outbreak. More than 120 of the school's 560 students were out sick, and 15 more were sent home during the day, … [Read more...] about Norovirus Suspected in Sammamish School’s Students
Archer Farm Risotto recall
Cheese Risotto Has The Potential to Be Contaminated With Salmonella. Aulcorp Food Marketers Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada is recalling Archer Farms Four Cheese Risotto flavor, 6 oz., with "Best If Used By 16JUL2008AA", because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause … [Read more...] about Archer Farm Risotto recall
Maine company recalls contaminated beef
Contaminated Beef Products Are Being Recalled. A meat company in Greene is recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of beef that may be contaminated with fecal material, state officials announced. The recall applies to 1,936 pounds of ground beef produced by Bubier Meats. The packages affected by the recall bear the number “EST. 4” … [Read more...] about Maine company recalls contaminated beef
FDA knew of contamination tied to outbreaks
FDA Knew About Contamination Problems at Peanut Butter Plant. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has known for years about contamination problems at a Georgia peanut butter plant and on California spinach farms that led to disease outbreaks that killed three people, sickened hundreds, and forced one of the biggest product recalls … [Read more...] about FDA knew of contamination tied to outbreaks
Recall includes 600 pounds of beef sold in Northwest
Beef Recall Sold In Oregon And Washington. The voluntary recall of some 100,000 pounds of potentially contaminated frozen ground beef products involves 600 pounds sold to food-service distributors who typically supply restaurants and schools in Oregon and Washington. The 600 pounds that came to the Pacific Northwest carries labels … [Read more...] about Recall includes 600 pounds of beef sold in Northwest
Beef recalled after kids sickened
Health Officials Announced a Recall of Frozen Ground Beef. State health officials on Friday announced a recall in five states of frozen ground beef patties after at least three Napa County children who ate at Little League baseball snack shacks were sickened by E. coli. The recall was issued for about 100,000 pounds of frozen … [Read more...] about Beef recalled after kids sickened
Pet food recall raises questions about safety of imported food
Contaminated Pet Food Recall. Just 1.3 percent of imported fish, vegetables, fruit and other foods are inspected yet those government inspections regularly reveal food unfit for human consumption. Frozen catfish from China, beans from Belgium, jalapenos from Peru, blackberries from Guatemala, baked goods from Canada, India and the … [Read more...] about Pet food recall raises questions about safety of imported food
Potentially Contaminated Olives Warning
FDA Issued an Alert About Canned and Jarred Contaminated Olives. The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert Friday warning consumers that some canned and jarred imported olives may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially deadly illness. No cases have been reported, but the FDA issued an urgent … [Read more...] about Potentially Contaminated Olives Warning
CDC says some foodborne illnesses rose in 2006
Foodborne Illnesses Caused By E. Coli and Vibrio Rose. Preliminary data from 2006 show that foodborne illnesses caused by Escherichia coli and Vibrio rose, while cases caused by other pathogens leveled off or slowly declined, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today. The data come from the … [Read more...] about CDC says some foodborne illnesses rose in 2006
Produce safety center planned
Government Investigation of E. Coli Outbreak Concluded With No Answers. In March, the government investigation of last year's outbreak of E. coli in bagged spinach concluded with no answers about its exact cause and a call to scientists for help. "Research is absolutely critical" to understand how the bacteria spread and what can … [Read more...] about Produce safety center planned
Leafy green growers, shippers face three strikes rule
Shippers or Handlers who Violate Food Safety Standards. It's three strikes or they're out for growers, shippers or handlers who violate food safety standards designed to prevent future E. coli outbreaks. The new policy is expected to be passed later this month in Sacramento by the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement … [Read more...] about Leafy green growers, shippers face three strikes rule
Dog treat distributor issues recall
Dog Treats is the Latest Product Recall. A New Jersey company that produces pig ear dog treats is the latest to announce a product recall because of contamination. Petrapport Inc. of North Bergen, N.J., says the dog treats may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious infections in dogs. If there is … [Read more...] about Dog treat distributor issues recall
Expert: Technology could help make food safer
Outbreaks Of Food Poisoning Are On The Rise. Aren't fruits and vegetables supposed to be good for you? They may be full of healthful nutrients, but outbreaks of food poisoning related to fresh produce are on the rise in the U.S. In recent months there have been cases of contamination tied to spinach, lettuce, cantaloupes and … [Read more...] about Expert: Technology could help make food safer
Utah: Health Alert Issued for Raw Milk
Officials Issued A Warning Against Raw Milk Consumption. Utah County health officials issued a warning against raw milk consumption after seven cases of a severe food-borne illness were linked to products from the same dairy. Utah's Department of Agriculture and Food has issued a notice of investigation Wednesday to Woolsey's … [Read more...] about Utah: Health Alert Issued for Raw Milk
FDA Issues Guidance for Produce Manufacturers
FDA Issued Guidance Document To Produce Manufacturers. In the wake of several public-health scares related to contaminated produce, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a guidance document intended to protect product safety during the processing of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. The FDA’s new document, … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Guidance for Produce Manufacturers
Food poisoning ID’d in Louisiana
Salmonella Tied to Tainted Peanut Butter. One case of salmonella tied to tainted peanut butter made at a ConAgra Foods Inc., plant in Georgia has been identified in Louisiana, the Food and Drug Administration says. The FDA has identified 425 cases of food poisoning from the peanut butter in 44 states. On Feb. 14, ConAgra … [Read more...] about Food poisoning ID’d in Louisiana
Consumers Reminded of the Dangers of Drinking Raw Milk
FDA And CDC Remind Consumers About The Dangers Of Drinking Raw Milk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reminding consumers of the dangers of drinking milk that has not been pasteurized, known as raw milk. Raw milk potentially contains a wide variety of harmful … [Read more...] about Consumers Reminded of the Dangers of Drinking Raw Milk
New Bill Put Tobacco Under FDA Control
Sen. Kennedy Proposed Legislation That Would Put Tobacco Regulation In The FDA. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, Democrat of Massachusetts, has introduced new legislation that would put tobacco regulation in the purview of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act would give … [Read more...] about New Bill Put Tobacco Under FDA Control
ConAgra Sued for Woman’s Death
Victims Filed A Lawsuit Against ConAgra Foods. A family filed a negligence and wrongful-death lawsuit against ConAgra Foods Inc., claiming a relative died from eating salmonella-tainted peanut butter. No deaths have been confirmed in the salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter produced by the company, but the family of Roberta … [Read more...] about ConAgra Sued for Woman’s Death
Several cases of possible salmonella reported in Ala.
Salmonella Reported By Health Officials. Alabama public health officials say seven-to-eight people may have contracted salmonella linked to contaminated peanut butter. But the agency said each case will be investigated to determine exact source of their illnesses. Meanwhile, government scientists are trying to pinpoint the source … [Read more...] about Several cases of possible salmonella reported in Ala.
Ketek case keeps glare on reform
The FDA Missteps in Approving the Ketek Antibiotic. The Food and Drug Administration's missteps in approving the controversial antibiotic Ketek were cited at a congressional hearing yesterday as further evidence of the need for major drug safety reform. FDA whistle-blowers, medical experts and members of Congress said the FDA in … [Read more...] about Ketek case keeps glare on reform
DOH To Study Fatalities Of 9/11 Workers
Fatalities Among 9/11 Workers. The New York State Health Department has joined with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to study fatalities among workers who participated in the recovery and cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center site to determine what health issues have been raised in those … [Read more...] about DOH To Study Fatalities Of 9/11 Workers
Campers’ Families Sue Heater Company
Five People Were Killed By Propane Heater Poisoning. The warning is on the back of the Coleman Co., propane heaters: "For outdoor or well-ventilated construction use only. Never use inside house, camper, tent, vehicle or other unventilated or enclosed area." The families of five people who were killed by carbon monoxide … [Read more...] about Campers’ Families Sue Heater Company
New PET Scan Said to Detect Alzheimer’s
Researchers Discovered A PET Scan for Examining Human Brain. Researchers at UCLA have discovered a new technology for examining the human brain, opening the door for advances in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The new imaging technique, known as positron emission tomography (PET) scanning, works by tracking the … [Read more...] about New PET Scan Said to Detect Alzheimer’s
New leaf turned in inquiry
Lettuce Was Implicated In The Dangerous Bacterial Strain. Lettuce grown in the West was implicated yesterday as the food that sickened dozens of people in five states with a dangerous bacterial strain that infiltrated numerous menu items served at Taco Bell outlets. Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, … [Read more...] about New leaf turned in inquiry
Dozens sickened after eating at Taco John’s
Dozen Of People Fell Ill After Eating At Taco John's Restaurant. Near three dozen people fell ill, including 14 who were hospitalized, with symptoms consistent with infection by the E. coli bacteria after eating at a Taco John’s restaurant, a local health department said. Test results were expected Monday. The Taco John’s … [Read more...] about Dozens sickened after eating at Taco John’s
Taco Bell shuts down statewide
Taco Bells in Delaware Voluntarily Closed. Fourteen Taco Bells in Delaware voluntarily closed Thursday as part of an investigation into an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened two people in this state and more than 50 nationwide. Investigators believe they have identified a California farm as the source of the tainted scallions, … [Read more...] about Taco Bell shuts down statewide
Outbreak triggers calls for tougher produce guidelines
The Produce Industry and Regulators are Facing Stricter Produce Guidelines. The produce industry and federal regulators are facing renewed pressure to adopt stricter guidelines for growing and handling fresh fruit and vegetables after Taco Bell on Wednesday said it would remove green onions from its 5,800 restaurants following a … [Read more...] about Outbreak triggers calls for tougher produce guidelines
Taco Bell illnesses up on LI
E. Coli Outbreak Expanded As The Number Of People Sickened Jumped. The E.coli outbreak expanded dramatically yesterday as the number of people possibly sickened after eating in Taco Bells jumped from 10 to 29 in Nassau County, while Suffolk officials said tests on green onions in a restaurant in Deer Park detected the potentially … [Read more...] about Taco Bell illnesses up on LI
In fast-food scare, some slow to close
Fast-Food Scare Due To An E. Coli Outbreak. Several Taco Bell restaurants in Nassau County remained open last night, despite fears that they might be linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least a dozen people on the island. All four affected restaurants in Suffolk were closed. A location at the Broadway Mall in … [Read more...] about In fast-food scare, some slow to close
Benzocaine bad, Health Canada says
Benzocaine Has Been Linked To A Serious Blood Condition. A local anesthetic used for surgical, dental and other medical procedures has been linked to a potentially serious blood condition, Health Canada said today. The department suggested people about to undergo a procedure involving use of a topical anesthetic called benzocaine … [Read more...] about Benzocaine bad, Health Canada says
Spinach Probe Most Thorough Ever
Investigators Tracked A Strain Of Bacteria From Bagged Of Spinach. Like lab technicians on a crime-scene television drama, investigators have tracked a strain of bacteria over thousands of miles from bagged spinach in Midwestern refrigerators to the guts of a wild pig in the hills of California's central coast. While they may … [Read more...] about Spinach Probe Most Thorough Ever
Firefighters at risk
Firefighters Are At Risk Of Prostate Cancer. Bill Ravenscraft is a prostate cancer survivor. He’s also the chief of Newport’s Fire/EMS Department. When he learned a study out today from the University of Cincinnati shows that firefighter are at greater risk for prostate cancer and three other cancers, he called the findings … [Read more...] about Firefighters at risk
Bottled carrot juice may have paralyzed woman
Botulism Toxin From Bottled Carrot Juice Paralyzed A Woman. Investigators believe botulism toxin from bottled carrot juice paralyzed a woman, the fourth person thought to be poisoned by bacteria in the drink. The unidentified woman is unresponsive and has been hospitalized since mid-September, said Jylmarie Kintz, epidemiologist … [Read more...] about Bottled carrot juice may have paralyzed woman
Agents search 2 spinach facilities
FBI And FDA Searched Spinach Facilities. Federal agents from the FBI and Food and Drug Administration searched two spinach-packing companies in California on Wednesday in connection with the outbreak of E. coli in fresh spinach. The San Francisco U.S. Attorney's Office said warrants were served on Natural Selection Foods and … [Read more...] about Agents search 2 spinach facilities
Investigators zero-in on tainted spinach
Dole Brand Tainted Spinach Are Being Linked To A Deadly E. Coli Strain.Test results linking two bags of Dole brand baby spinach to a deadly E. coli strain have helped health officials hone in on a specific batch from a San Juan Bautista processing plant that may be the source of a nationwide outbreak. The investigation remains … [Read more...] about Investigators zero-in on tainted spinach
Search warrants executed in Salinas Valley spinach probe
Search warrants Were Executed At Two Salinas Valley Produce Companies. The investigation into the source of a deadly E. coli outbreak that has sickened nearly 200 people moved into the criminal realm for the first time today, as federal search warrants were executed at two Salinas Valley produce companies. Investigators … [Read more...] about Search warrants executed in Salinas Valley spinach probe
FDA to recall more bottled water in bromate scare
Several Bottled Water Contain Cancer-Causing Bromate. America’s food safety watchdog is expected to announce the recall of several bottled water drinks, thought to contain cancer-causing bromate above the legal limit in the US, BeverageDaily.com has learned. The recall is expected to involve a range of private label bottled waters … [Read more...] about FDA to recall more bottled water in bromate scare
FDA: No spinach farm ‘off the hook’ yet
Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Has been Linked To A Spinach Farm. Local spinach farmers and processors expressed relief upon learning that the search for the source of a deadly E. coli outbreak has been linked to a nearby cattle ranch, but health officials cautioned that their investigation was far from over. Inspectors … [Read more...] about FDA: No spinach farm ‘off the hook’ yet
Lawsuit in Cleveland asserts link between welding, nerve disease
Welding Fumes Can Cause Neurological Disease. In a closely watched case unfolding in federal court, a jury is being asked to take up an intriguing question that has confounded many medical researchers: Can welding fumes cause neurological diseases such as Parkinson's? The lawsuit was brought by a former welder who suffers arm … [Read more...] about Lawsuit in Cleveland asserts link between welding, nerve disease
Tequin Associated With Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
The FDA Changed The Labeling For The Drug Tequin. The FDA ( U.S. Food and Drug Administration ) has changed labeling for Tequin ( Gatifloxacin ), an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of patients with pneumonia, bronchitis, uncomplicated gonorrhea, and various infections including infections of urinary tract, kidneys, … [Read more...] about Tequin Associated With Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
NY Sen. Schumer says loose fed oversight puts food supply at risk
Food Supply Tainted With E. Coli. Sen. Charles Schumer said Sunday the three deaths from spinach tainted with E. coli and the recall of 5,200 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with the same strain of the bacteria are clear signs "to get our food safety house in order." Schumer, D-N.Y., said federal efforts … [Read more...] about NY Sen. Schumer says loose fed oversight puts food supply at risk
Katrina Leaves Toxic Bathtub
Threat Of Disease For Residents Forced To Wade In Hurricane Katrina's Toxic Bathtub. Sewage and chemicals are mixed into a potentially toxic bathtub soaking New Orleans, posing the threat of disease for residents forced to wade in Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters. "Probably the more immediate health risk to the people is that … [Read more...] about Katrina Leaves Toxic Bathtub
Boston Scientific Shares Dip on Letter News
Regulatory Problems In Medical Devices Shipped From Quincy, Mass. Federal regulators sent Boston Scientific Corp. a warning letter identifying "serious regulatory problems" in medical devices shipped from a Quincy, Mass., distribution plant, including heart stents sent to hospitals despite a quality control problem. The U.S.Food … [Read more...] about Boston Scientific Shares Dip on Letter News
Specialized Breath Tests Will Aid in the Detection of a Number of Diseases
Breath Tests Promises To Provide Doctors A New Diagnostic Tool. A new, highly sensitive breath test promises to provide doctors with a new diagnostic tool to help spot several diseases and to identify if a patient is rejecting an organ transplant. If this test is adopted it could make determining diseases easier and … [Read more...] about Specialized Breath Tests Will Aid in the Detection of a Number of Diseases
Flood Water Is Risky, Official Says
Residents Need To Watch For Hidden Dangers In The Floodwater. Polk residents who are dealing with flooding need to watch for hidden dangers in the rising water. They should keep their children from playing in flood water because of the risk of snakes, biting insects, electric shocks from fallen wires, and materials such as animal … [Read more...] about Flood Water Is Risky, Official Says
Parental Consent before Minors Can Visit Tanning Salons
Tanning Salons May Cause Skin Cancer. California’s enactment of a bill proposing to make teen visits to a tanning salon without parental consent illegal in the state has once again raised the issues surrounding the dangers of tanning beds and the government's role in protecting children from them. California as well as a number of … [Read more...] about Parental Consent before Minors Can Visit Tanning Salons
NEW DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES MAY PROVIDE AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Brain Scans And Blood Test May Offer A Way To Identify Alzheimer’s Disease. Researchers involved in three separate studies are reporting diagnostic approaches involving brain scans and a blood test may offer a way to identify individuals who are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease years before the onset of … [Read more...] about NEW DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES MAY PROVIDE AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
FDA Updates Zelnorm Labeling
FDA Announced The Addition Risk Information Of Zelnorm. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the addition of new risk information to the health professional labeling for Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate). Zelnorm is a prescription medication for the short-term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) whose … [Read more...] about FDA Updates Zelnorm Labeling
