What we know about the new COVID-19 variant XEC Scientists are raising the alarm about a new, more contagious variant of COVID-19 called XEC that is spreading rapidly in Europe and could soon become the dominant variant. without brand – newsworthy The first case of the new global variant of the coronavirus XEC has been […]
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 for purchase or consumption again, the company said. The decision to “permanently discontinue” the deli […]
As flu season approaches, new variants of COVID-19 are emerging. A newly discovered COVID strain called XEC continues to spread rapidly in several countries, including the United States Scripps Research’s Outbreak.info site, last updated on September 5, reported 95 XEC cases in 12 U.S. states and 15 different countries. However, Australia-based data integration specialist Mike […]
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 shopping, be careful which eggs you pick up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
An increasing number of apple juices are being voluntarily recalled due to arsenic content. This new recall includes the Great Value Apple Juice brand sold in Walmart stores, which was already part of a previous voluntary recall, as well as brands sold in several other stores such as Aldi and Walgreens. On August 26, a […]
7 foods most likely to be recalled The researchers named 7 “widely used foods,” all of which were recalled between 2017 and 2022. without brand – lifestyle You may want to double-check the apple juice in your refrigerator: Several brands of apple juice sold across the country are being recalled due to arsenic levels. The […]
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 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the recalled eggs are linked […]
Tips for surviving extreme heat With record-breaking heatwaves affecting millions of people, here are top tips for staying safe in extreme temperatures. A heat wave that began after Labor Day in the Western U.S. will continue to bring dangerous temperatures to millions of people this weekend, with the worst of the heat wave continuing across […]
The social media accounts of two of Canada’s most vocal far-right pundits have gone unusually quiet after U.S. authorities accused them of participating in a covert Russian propaganda campaign. On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice has published an indictment against two Russian citizens who are accused of having founded a conservative media company as […]
A woman fled her home and called police from a neighbor’s house after her husband shot her CRANSTON – A Cranston man diagnosed with terminal cancer fired several shots at his wife and then shot at police officers who came to his aid before apparently taking his own life Tuesday night, Cranston Police Lt. Col. […]
