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Poultry producers must reduce salmonella levels in certain frozen chicken products, USDA says

[ad_1] Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Friday by U.S. agriculture officials. When the regulation takes effect in 2025, salmonella will be considered an adulterant — a contaminant that can cause foodborne illness —…

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Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid says he’s being treated for Bell’s palsy

[ad_1] Philadelphia fans celebrate 76ers win, Eagles draft pick Philadelphia fans celebrate 76ers win, Eagles draft pick 02:33 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Joel Embiid said after the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the New York Knicks Thursday night that he’s been dealing with a case of Bell’s palsy, a health condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain…

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Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water

[ad_1] Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water – CBS News Watch CBS News The Biden administration has announced the first-ever national standard for drinking water. The White House says it will protect 100 million Americans from harmful chemicals coming out of their taps. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…

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New WIC rules include more money for fruits and vegetables for low-income families

[ad_1] The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures. The final rule changes for the program known as WIC were announced Tuesday by the Food…

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How bird flu outbreaks impacts consumers

[ad_1] How bird flu outbreaks impacts consumers – CBS News Watch CBS News The country’s largest egg producer is dealing with a bird flu outbreak. This comes as six states are reporting outbreaks of avian flu among dairy cows. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting….

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Recipient of world’s first pig kidney transplant discharged from Boston hospital

[ad_1] Man released from Mass General after receiving world’s first pig kidney transplant Man released from Mass General after receiving world’s first pig kidney transplant 00:19 BOSTON – The recipient of the world’s first pig kidney transplant is heading home from Massachusetts General Hospital Wednesday, nearly two weeks after the surgery. The hospital said Rick…

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Many allergy sufferers rely on pollen counts to avoid the worst, but science may offer a better solution

[ad_1] London — Spring is in the air, and so is misery for millions of seasonal allergy sufferers. Stopping to smell the flowers can lead to sneezing, watery eyes or worse for Londoner Alex Hill. “It’s like stuffy nose, sinus headaches, like nosebleeds,” he told CBS News as he walked his dog Roxie through a park…

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Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact with dairy cattle

[ad_1] A rare human case of bird flu has been reported in Texas, after a person come into contact with cattle suspected of being infected. The announcement comes days after federal agencies said the virus had spread to dairy cattle across multiple states, including Texas.  The Texas Department of State Health Services said the patient’s…

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Supplement pill that contained mold recalled after 2 deaths, over 100 hospitalizations in Japan

[ad_1] Health supplement products believed to have caused two deaths and sickened more than 100 people have been ordered to be taken off store shelves in Japan, marking the first major recall of a domestically produced supplement in the country.  The products from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., billed as helping to lower cholesterol, contained an ingredient…

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Longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson dies after giving birth

[ad_1] A longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader who was passionate about women’s health died after giving birth. Krystal Lakeshia Anderson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Charlotte Willow, who was stillborn, according to an obituary.  A GoFundMe established to cover Anderson’s medical expenses, memorial services and establish a “legacy fund” said that Anderson,…

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