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The Food and Drug Administration said in a new alert Thursday that it has identified an additional cinnamon product sold in the U.S. that has been contaminated with lead. The ground cinnamon, sold as El Servidor and distributed by an Elmhurst, New York, company of the same name, joins a growing list of cinnamon products identified by the FDA to contain high levels of lead.

FDA issues new alert about lead contamination in cinnamon

Medline Industries is weighing an initial public offering valued up to $50 billion, Bloomberg reported July 23. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Medline is in early talks with banks about a potential listing. The company, which is the nation's largest private manufacturer of medical supplies, could post theIPO as soon as spring 2025.

Medline eyes IPO, possible $50B valuation

California State

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Nut Recall: FDA Updates Affected Products To Highest Risk Level

Fox Business

The FDA has classified a recall of chia seeds sold at Walmart to "Class I" - the highest risk of injury or death if consumed. The chia seeds are contaminated with salmonella.

Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level

Easley, SC

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.

FDA warns food firm over years of positive Listeria tests in dips and spreads

Georgia State

HealthDay

WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is now investigating nearly 50 illnesses and one death that may be linked to eating Diamond Shruumz edibles. Of the 48 people in 24 states who said they got sick after eating the chocolate bars, cones and gummies, one patient has died and 27 have been hospitalized, the FDA noted in an updated health alert. Those who fell ill reported seizures, agitation, abnormal heart rates and loss of consciousness. The latest illness was reported Monday, FDA officials said. Last week, the company that makes the edibles issued a full recall of all its edibles after discovering high levels of a mushroom toxin in the products.

FDA Warns of 48 Illnesses, One Death Linked to Diamond Shruumz Edibles

USA TODAY

The FDA announced Tuesday it is revoking the regulation authorizing the use of BVO in food, effective August 2.

Which sodas contain BVO? What to know as FDA bans brominated vegetable oil

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Walmart has opened 25 new autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacies across the U.S. The latest openings bring the company's total number of autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacy locations to 31, according to a July 25 news release shared with Becker's and an announcement from Kevin Host, PharmD, Walmart's senior vice president of pharmacy, on his LinkedIn page. The newest locations are in Alabama, Idaho, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Walmart opens 25 new 'autoimmune-focused' pharmacies

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Owings Mills, MD

Over 60 ice cream products across several brands have been recalled due to a potential listeria contamination, the FDA announced.

Over 60 ice cream products recalled for listeria risk: See list of affected items

ST. PAUL, MN – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued warnings to five companies for selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC. This action is part of a joint effort to curb the illegal sales of these products. Delta-8 THC...

FDA & FTC Wage War On Copycat Cannabis Snacks Loaded With Delta-8 Weed!

DC News Now

A previously-issued recall has been expanded to include produce items sold in 18 states, primarily in and around the Midwest.

Recall issued for produce items sold in 18 states amid listeria concerns

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Cedar Falls, IA

A nursing home resident in Cedar Falls, Iowa, died after becoming trapped between her bed rail and the wall, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 22. The resident, who was living at NewAldaya Lifescapes, was discovered the morning of June 16. The official cause of death was suffocation due to the position of the resident's neck and head.

Nursing home resident dies at facility cited for several violations

Wisconsin State

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Virginia State

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

New Hampshire State

Concord, NH

Concord (N.H.) Hospital has promoted four physicians to strategic roles within its medical group, the nonprofit system said July 23. Concord Hospital Medical Group comprises more than 345 specialty and primary care providers, covering 28 subspecialties across 35 locations. The four appointments:. 1. Christopher Fore, MD, was named chief quality...

New Hampshire system promotes 4 physician leaders

Illinois State

Des Plaines, IL

St. Louis-based Ascension has taken another step in its effort to reorganize its portfolio — a strategy designed to enhance operating performance and ensure sustainability. The latest transaction is in the Midwest. Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Ascension to acquire hospitals and care sites in Illinois.

Prime to acquire 9 Ascension hospitals: 6 things to know

Health Canada has recalled several cleaning products and supplies sold across Canada that could pose a serious health and safety risk to Canadian consumers. The consumer product recall was published by the federal health agency on July 18 and is currently being removed from the marketplace due to improper labelling and potential burn hazards.

Several cleaning products sold across Canada have been recalled

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FDA names 4th syringe manufacturer to avoid

After discovering a quality issue with some plastic syringes manufactured in China, the FDA has issued six import alerts to four companies. The agency has told...

FDA names 4th syringe manufacturer to avoid

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