Taylor Farms recall: States where lettuce pulled over Cyclospora fears

Taylor Farms de Mexico’s statement detailing the recall on its products that contained iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to a Cyclospora outbreak lists what is included, as well as when and where those items were sold. 

California-based Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands

Taylor Farms is preparing a recall of ingredients potentially linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak associated with shredded iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell locations, according to a report.

Alaska cruise ship reports 3rd stomach illness outbreak in less than three months

A cruise ship that travels off the coast of Alaska during the summer has reported its third outbreak of stomach illnesses on board in less than three months.

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.

Taco Bell responds to fans after pulling lettuce following cyclospora outbreak

Taco Bell responded to fans via X after it pulled lettuce from one of its suppliers as federal investigators continue probing a fast-moving Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to restaurants in five states.

California's Taylor Farms under federal investigation in nationwide cyclospora outbreak

Taylor Farms, based in Salinas, California, is being investigated as a possible source of tainted lettuce tied to the nationwide cyclospora outbreak, according to The Washington Post. Taylor Farms supplied the shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants linked to the investigation. The parasite can cause weeks of severe diarrhea and cramping once ingested.

California lettuce supplier linked to past outbreaks
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Taylor Farms, based in Salinas, California, is being looked at as possible source of tainted lettuce tied to the cyclospora outbreak, the Washington Post reports. Taylor Farms is also known for supplying lettuce to Taco Bell. The parasite is known to have caused "explosive diarrhea" to some of the patients known to have eaten the tainted lettuce. 

Merck's cholesterol pill Lipfendra wins FDA approval

Lipfendra, a new cholesterol pill, offers an alternative to help people reduce their risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.

Boyle Heights residents demand evacuations
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Residents dealing with the air quality issues are demanding that Boyle Heights needs to be declared a disaster zone. This comes a couple of weeks after the nearby Lineage warehouse burned down and the area was left with rotting food, fly infestation and foul odor.

Blood test could help identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's, study suggests

A blood test may help predict whether healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms within five to 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday.

Tylenol autism lawsuits revived by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, ruling that a lower court improperly excluded expert testimony in cases.

Cyclospora parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' reaches California as US cases break records

As the historic US Cyclospora parasite outbreak reaches California, nationwide cases have officially shattered the 2019 record. Over 33 states are affected, and Taco Bell has begun pulling ingredients.

Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states

Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 ​billion freeze on child care subsidies and ‌social services funding for California, Illinois, ​Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of ​the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.

Finding hope for children with Hunter Syndrome
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The first-ever Hoops for Hunter Syndrome will take place July 19 in Chino. Ricky Chu and Dr. Raymond Wang talk more about the event and the rare disease impacting kids across the globe. 

Boyle Heights residents face new health concerns
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Boyle Heights residents continue to face additional health concerns weeks after the nearby Linear warehouse burned down.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly tied to salad greens, lettuce, MDHHS says

Michigan health officials are pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source behind the outbreak of cyclosporiasis that is spreading throughout the state.