New rules for cosmetic injectables aim to make the industry safer. Will they work?
New guidelines to regulate Australia's booming cosmetic procedures industry have been called "tough" and "a crackdown" in media reports this week.
Jun 7, 2025
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Chemically-Induced Disorders: News and Research on Foodborne Diseases
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Could poverty trigger the next pandemic?
Socioeconomic factors may be a driving force behind the emergence and spread of animal-borne disease outbreaks, according to new research from the University of Georgia and Oklahoma State University.
Jun 2, 2025
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It's wild mushroom season in Australia: How to stay safe and avoid poisoning
A number of Australian states, including New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, have issued warnings in recent weeks about the risks of eating wild mushrooms.
May 15, 2025
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Mussel quarantine in place in California due to toxin risk: What you need to know
California public health officials have announced a quarantine on mussels that aren't commercially harvested, cautioning that naturally occurring toxins make the species potentially poisonous to humans this time of year.
May 12, 2025
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Contaminated milk from one plant in Illinois sickened thousands with 'Salmonella' in 1985
In 1985, contaminated milk in Illinois led to a Salmonella outbreak that infected hundreds of thousands of people across the United States and caused at least 12 deaths. At the time, it was the largest single outbreak of ...
May 7, 2025
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USDA drops plan to limit salmonella in poultry products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has dropped plans to require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in chicken and turkey products, ending a Biden administration effort to reduce foodborne illness.
Apr 28, 2025
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FDA may shift routine food inspections to states
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may soon hand off routine food safety inspections to state and local officials, multiple federal health officials told CBS News.
Apr 21, 2025
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Canned tuna recalled in dozens of state over risk of food poisoning
A major recall of canned tuna sold in dozens of states has been issued amid concerns that a packaging defect could cause "a potentially fatal form of food poisoning," the manufacturer said in a statement.
Feb 12, 2025
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Possible listeria contamination prompts recall of 2 million baked goods
About 2 million baked goods have been recalled over concerns of potential contamination by Listeria monocytogenes, according to federal safety regulators.
Feb 10, 2025
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What is botulism? How this 'nerve-paralyzing illness' can be linked to dodgy botox
The news last week that three people in Sydney were hospitalized with botulism after receiving botox injections has raised questions about the regulation of the cosmetic injectables industry.
Feb 9, 2025
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