A resident in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first “severe” case of H5N1 bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced, making it the first case in the United States.
Read More Louisiana Confirms First ‘Severe’ Case Of Bird Flu In The U.S.
Almost 70 people have fallen ill and 18 have been hospitalized as a result of a salmonella outbreak linked to whole fresh cucumbers sold in 26 U.S. states and some parts of Canada.
Read More CDC: Cucumber Recall Issued In 26 States Due To Salmonella Outbreak
BrucePac, a producer of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items, has recalled over 9.9 million pounds of product due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it on Wednesday.
Read More Almost 10M Pounds Of Meat Recalled Due To Listeria Outbreak
Amneal said on Friday it had reached a deal valued at more than $270 million to resolve claims it helped fuel the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic.
Read More Drugmaker Amneal agrees to $270 million U.S. opioid settlement