Emergent BioSolutions Inc. said on Friday it had received a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), citing certain deficiencies at the contract drugmaker’s manufacturing facility in Baltimore, Maryland. The FDA pointed to deficiencies in cleaning and maintenance of equipment to prevent contamination of drug product and also recommended the company review its…
Onions Sold in 5 States Recalled Over Listeria Contamination Fears
Onions that were sold in stores in five states have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a notice. The agency said in the notice that A&M Farms of Lyons, Georgia, has issued a voluntary recall of whole Vidalia onions that were packed on a single…
What are PFAS?
PFAS are a group of manmade chemicals used in a vast number of consumer and industrial products. They’re often referred to as “forever chemicals,” because most don’t break down. Use this guide to understand PFAS and how to limit your exposure. What Does PFAS Stand For? PFAS stands for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which contain a…
Benton Harbor Declares Emergency in Michigan Over High Levels of Lead as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Visits
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Benton Harbor in county Berrien on Tuesday where she met with residents and local leaders who have been urged to use bottled water due to high levels of lead in their tap water. Benton Harbor, a predominantly black, mostly low-income community of 9,700, is in southwestern Michigan, 100 miles from Chicago. Lead levels in…
No Traces of Virus Found in Tests of UK Railway Stations and on Trains
No traces of coronavirus were found in tests at four major railway stations and on intercity train services, Network Rail said. Places passengers regularly touch such as escalator handles, ticket machines, and benches were swabbed, while hour-long air samples were taken. Two rounds of testing were carried out at London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Liverpool…
Tyson Recalls 8.5 Million Pounds of Frozen Chicken Over Contamination Fears
Tyson Foods Inc is recalling nearly 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken over fears of possible exposure to a harmful bacteria, the company said in a statement late on Saturday. The products were made at a plant in Missouri between Dec 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021, according to the statement. “While there…
Orange County Cities, Water Districts File Lawsuit Against 3M, DuPont Over Contaminated Water
The Orange County Water District and cities throughout the county have filed a joint lawsuit against 3M, DuPont, and other companies, claiming the defendants deliberately contaminated groundwater and water systems throughout the Southern California region. The plaintiffs—including the cities of Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and Tustin, along with the water districts of…
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