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Lactaid Milk recalled in 24 states, including Michigan, due to almond contamination
Read full article: Lactaid Milk recalled in 24 states, including Michigan, due to almond contaminationHP HOOD LLC has recalled five SKUs of 96-oz containers of Refrigerated Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almonds, which are not listed on the label.
FDA warns Michigan residents not to eat Diamond Shruumz products after reported illnesses
Read full article: FDA warns Michigan residents not to eat Diamond Shruumz products after reported illnessesThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are urging Michigan residents not to eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, Infused Cones or Micro Dose and Macro Dose gummies, and instead throw them away.
Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over
Read full article: Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not overThe Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to a drug used in the majority of U.S. abortions, though abortion opponents say the ruling won’t be the last word in the fight over mifepristone.
Morning 4: A look at artifacts uncovered during renovation of Michigan Central Station -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: A look at artifacts uncovered during renovation of Michigan Central Station -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristoneThe Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion case since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago.
Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown
Read full article: Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdownCongressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies.
FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts
Read full article: FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media postsThe Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products.
Updated FDA list: These eye drops can cause infections, partial vision loss or blindness
Read full article: Updated FDA list: These eye drops can cause infections, partial vision loss or blindnessThe FDA has updated the list of over-the-counter eye drop products sold at major stores and pharmacies that people should stop using due the risk of eye infections that can lead to vision loss.
Private Selection frozen fruit sold at Kroger recalled for possible listeria: What to know
Read full article: Private Selection frozen fruit sold at Kroger recalled for possible listeria: What to knowFrozen fruit products sold under the Private Selection brand name at Kroger stores are being recalled for possible listeria contamination.
Recall Roundup: Ceramic mugs, baby shark bath toys, and baby monitors -- and more recalls
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Ceramic mugs, baby shark bath toys, and baby monitors -- and more recallsThe Recall Roundup tracks recalls issued by the FDA, CPSC, and the USDA that impact Michigan and beyond.
Recall Roundup: Marie Callender’s shepherd’s pie, frozen strawberries, hedge trimmers -- and more
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Marie Callender’s shepherd’s pie, frozen strawberries, hedge trimmers -- and moreThe Recall Roundup tracks recalls issued by the FDA, CPSC, and the USDA that impact Michigan and beyond.
Teen dies after trying viral TikTok ‘Benadryl challenge’: What parents should know
Read full article: Teen dies after trying viral TikTok ‘Benadryl challenge’: What parents should knowThe “Benadryl challenge’ isn’t a new thing on social media, but it’s been recirculating in recent months, and it resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy from Ohio.
Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules
Read full article: Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rulesVice President Kamala Harris is urging Americans to take action during “a critical point in our nation’s history” as thousands of people protested new limits to abortion rights in demonstrations across the country.
Missouri to restrict transgender care for minors, adults
Read full article: Missouri to restrict transgender care for minors, adultsMissouri’s attorney general announced new restrictions Thursday on transgender care for adults in addition to minors in a move that is believed to be a first nationally and has advocacy groups threatening to sue.
DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House
Read full article: DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White HouseFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has advanced elements of his aggressive conservative agenda though the use of executive power, drawing on appointees, state boards and the state Constitution as he builds toward an expected presidential candidacy.
Frozen organic strawberries sold at Aldi, Trader Joe’s recalled due to hepatitis A outbreak
Read full article: Frozen organic strawberries sold at Aldi, Trader Joe’s recalled due to hepatitis A outbreakFrozen organic strawberries sold at popular stores like Aldi and Trader Joe’s are being recalled due to a hepatitis A outbreak.
Recall Roundup: ATVs, strollers, heated blankets, frozen strawberries, formula, and other recalls
Read full article: Recall Roundup: ATVs, strollers, heated blankets, frozen strawberries, formula, and other recallsThis edition of Recall Roundup features recalls announced between March 9 and March 17, 2023. Recalls are listed by the oldest announcement date to the most recent announcement date.
Banana Boat expands recall of sunscreen over potential presence of cancer causing chemical
Read full article: Banana Boat expands recall of sunscreen over potential presence of cancer causing chemicalEdgewell Personal Care Company expanded its nationwide recall of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen after trace amounts of benzene, a cancer causing chemical, was found in the product.
Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis formula plant under criminal investigtion by Department of Justice
Read full article: Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis formula plant under criminal investigtion by Department of JusticeAccording to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis Michigan infant formula plant is now the target of a federal criminal probe by the Department of Justice.
Helping hearts: Program tracks heart disease in great apes
Read full article: Helping hearts: Program tracks heart disease in great apesHeart disease is a leading killer of humans, so it should not be that big a surprise that it is also the leading killer of great apes. Just as we have worked to improve human heart health, the Great Ape Heart Project is making similar strides among great apes.
Nestlé voluntarily recalls edible cookie dough due to potential plastic contamination
Read full article: Nestlé voluntarily recalls edible cookie dough due to potential plastic contaminationNestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of its Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs due to the potential presence of a soft plastic film.
More than half a million heating pads recalled due to risk of burns, electric shocks and rashes
Read full article: More than half a million heating pads recalled due to risk of burns, electric shocks and rashesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning those that use Mighty Bliss electric heating pads as there is a risk of skin burns, rashes and electric shocks.
FDA issues recall of certain dry shampoos, potential presence of cancer causing chemical
Read full article: FDA issues recall of certain dry shampoos, potential presence of cancer causing chemicalUnilever, the owner of brands like Dove, Nexxus, and Suave, has issued a voluntary recall of dry shampoo products due to potentially elevated levels of benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer.
Nestlé recalls cookie dough with fudge filling due to potential plastic contamination
Read full article: Nestlé recalls cookie dough with fudge filling due to potential plastic contaminationNestlé is voluntarily recalling its chocolate chip cookie dough with fudge filling after it was discovered that products could have white plastic pieces present.
Karmanos Cancer Institute to receive first FDA-approved SoftVue system
Read full article: Karmanos Cancer Institute to receive first FDA-approved SoftVue systemForty percent of women have dense breast tissue, putting them at higher risk for breast cancer and making the disease more difficult to detect with a mammogram.
FDA warns against stupid social media trend of cooking chicken in NyQuil
Read full article: FDA warns against stupid social media trend of cooking chicken in NyQuilFollowing in the footsteps of several very stupid and dangerous social media trends from over the years, a new one might just take the cake -- or the chicken.
Hearing aids will be available OTC, but doctors say you should still seek professional treatment
Read full article: Hearing aids will be available OTC, but doctors say you should still seek professional treatmentThe FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids and they could become available in stores as early as mid-October.
Morning 4: Poll reveals where Michigan voters stand on Whitmer, Dixon, abortion -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Poll reveals where Michigan voters stand on Whitmer, Dixon, abortion -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
FDA says dogs have been dying after exposure to medicated cream called fluorouracil
Read full article: FDA says dogs have been dying after exposure to medicated cream called fluorouracilThe FDA has received reports of dogs dying after they were exposed to a type of medicated cream called fluorouracil.
FDA: Certain UV wands give off unsafe levels of radiation that can harm skin, eyes within seconds
Read full article: FDA: Certain UV wands give off unsafe levels of radiation that can harm skin, eyes within secondsThe FDA is reminding people not to use certain brands of ultraviolet wands because they may produce unsafe levels of radiation.
Organic caesar dressing sold at Whole Foods recalled over undeclared soy, wheat allergens
Read full article: Organic caesar dressing sold at Whole Foods recalled over undeclared soy, wheat allergensA brand of salad dressing sold at Whole Foods is being recalled because the products have an undeclared amount of soy and wheat, according to officials.
Daily Harvest product recalled after 125 hospitalized with illness, abnormal liver function
Read full article: Daily Harvest product recalled after 125 hospitalized with illness, abnormal liver functionDaily Harvest French Lenti + Leek Crumbles frozen product has been linked to gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function, according to the FDA.
What to know about expired at-home COVID test
Read full article: What to know about expired at-home COVID testIf you got any free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government or through your insurance, there’s a good chance they’ve been sitting on your shelf for a while, as many of those tests have expired or will be soon.
CDC says salmonella outbreak that led to massive recall of Jif peanut butter is over; 21 became ill
Read full article: CDC says salmonella outbreak that led to massive recall of Jif peanut butter is over; 21 became illThe investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products that triggered a massive recall in May is now closed.
Family Dollar recalls 400+ products, including medicine, toothpaste, more: Full list
Read full article: Family Dollar recalls 400+ products, including medicine, toothpaste, more: Full listFamily Dollar has issued a recall covering more than 400 products sold at its stores in almost every state, including Michigan.
FDA recalls freeze-dried blueberries due to potential high levels of lead
Read full article: FDA recalls freeze-dried blueberries due to potential high levels of leadBrandStorm Inc., the owner of Natierra, announced it voluntarily recalled two lots (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) of their organic freeze-dried blueberry pouches because of the presence or potential presence of lead above the FDA’s recommended limits.
Whitmer Administration calls on Biden to make birth control more readily available, affordable
Read full article: Whitmer Administration calls on Biden to make birth control more readily available, affordableGov. Gretchen Whitmer is requesting that Washington makes birth control available over the counter and be more affordable for those who need it.
Mother files lawsuit against Abbott claiming contaminated infant formula led to daughter’s hospitalization
Read full article: Mother files lawsuit against Abbott claiming contaminated infant formula led to daughter’s hospitalizationA mother in Florida has filed a lawsuit against formula maker Abbott Laboratories, alleging its contaminated infant formula caused her newborn daughter to contract Salmonella and ultimately be hospitalized.
Here’s how morning-after pills like Plan B differ from abortion pills
Read full article: Here’s how morning-after pills like Plan B differ from abortion pillsIn the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision and growing concern over a woman’s reproductive rights, there is now an increased demand for morning-after pills. The morning-after pill, whose most well-known trade name is “Plan B,” does not cause an abortion. It is intended as emergency contraception for use immediately after unprotected intercourse, but there is some confusion and even controversy over these pills.
FDA warns caregivers not to use neck floats after baby dies, another hospitalized
Read full article: FDA warns caregivers not to use neck floats after baby dies, another hospitalizedThe FDA is warning parents, caregivers and healthcare providers not to use neck floats with babies for water therapy because they can lead to injury or death.
Abbott halts baby formula production at Sturgis plant due to ‘severe weather’
Read full article: Abbott halts baby formula production at Sturgis plant due to ‘severe weather’The Abbott baby formula plant in Western Michigan reportedly halted production earlier this week due to “severe weather” that impacted the area.
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to strawberries sold at Kroger, Walmart, other grocery stores
Read full article: Hepatitis A outbreak linked to strawberries sold at Kroger, Walmart, other grocery storesA recent outbreak of hepatitis A cases have been linked to strawberries sold at Kroger, Aldi, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and other grocery stores nationwide.