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Cantaloupe Recall Expanded After Spike in Salmonella Cases
Case count now includes nearly 100 people in 32 states; two people have died and 45 have been hospitalized
Listeria Outbreak Tied to Peaches, Plums Results in One Death, 10 Hospitalizations
Outbreak has been reported in seven states scattered across the nation
More Free COVID-19 Tests Made Available by U.S. Government
Four tests allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Has Sent 17 to the Hospital
Overall, at least 43 people across 15 states have been sickened in the outbreak
FDA: Cinnamon May Be the Source of Lead in Recalled Fruit Puree Products
So far, puree pouches that do not contain cinnamon have not shown elevated levels of lead
FDA Sends Warning Letters to Vape Companies Selling Products That Mimic Toys
Product designs could appeal to young people and help them conceal e-cigarettes from adults, officials believe
CDC: Cancer Death Rates in Youth Continued to Decline Through 2021
Decreases in cancer death seen for all age groups between 2001 and 2011, but only for those ages 0 to 4, 5 to 9 through 2021
First OTC Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Approved by the FDA
Approval establishes a new device classification, meaning other similar home tests could potentially have an easier approval process in the future
CDC: Rates of Suicide Vary by Age, Sex, Mechanism in Over 55s
From 2001 to 2021, largest percent increase in suicide rates occurred for men ages 55 to 64 years and women ages 65 to 74 years
Opioid Rx Down, but Overdoses and Deaths Up, AMA Report Shows
The American Medical Association calls for action on eight strategies to increase access to evidence-based opioid use disorder care