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Food & Drug Safety

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  • January 2009

    • Salmonella Sickens 388 Across 42 States

      Reuters  |  Jan 7, 09 7:29 PM CST

      Salmonella Sickens 388 Across 42 States

      (Newser) - The CDC is investigating another salmonella outbreak. About 400 people in 42 states have gotten sick over the past three months, but investigators still don't know the source, Reuters reports. The usual culprits for this particular strain are cheese and undercooked poultry and eggs. Of those sickened, about 70 had to be hospitalized. Ohio has reported 51 cases, but no details were available on other hot spots. More »

  • December 2008

    • Chinese Exec Pleads Guilty in Melamine Case

      New York Times  |  Dec 31, 08 1:23 PM CST

      Chinese Exec Pleads Guilty in Melamine Case

      (Newser) - The former chair and general manager of China’s Sanlu group pleaded guilty to selling the tainted powdered milk that killed six children and caused a national food scare, the New York Times reports. Tian Wenhua said she knew that the firm’s milk contained dangerously high levels of the industrial chemical melamine in May but did not report it until August. More »

    • Docs Want Medical Devices That Talk to Each Other

      Boston Globe  |  Dec 29, 08 2:15 PM CST

      Docs Want Medical Devices That Talk to Each Other

      (Newser) - Even as electronic consumer gadgets grow more sophisticated, medical technology lags, relying on wires that one doctor calls “malignant spaghetti,” the Boston Globe reports. Because devices such as heart monitors and IV drips can’t communicate easily, human error enters the equation. "My bank can notify me via text message if my account has a low balance, but medical devices can't let me know if my patient is having a critical event," grouses one doctor. More »

    • Seniors, Remember Ledger: Don't Mix Meds

      USA Today  |  Dec 24, 08 7:15 AM CST

      Seniors, Remember Ledger: Don't Mix Meds

      (Newser) - Millions of older Americans take so many prescription and over-the-counter drugs that they risk serious side effects from the drugs’ interactions, USA Today reports. A new study found that about 30% of people aged 57 to 85 now take at least five prescription drugs regularly—plus non-prescription medications and supplements—putting them at risk for complications such as bleeding and muscle weakness. More »

    • FDA Tells Diet Coke to Subtract Word 'Plus'

      WebMD  |  Dec 23, 08 6:20 PM CST

      FDA Tells Diet Coke to Subtract Word 'Plus'

      (Newser) - The FDA has warned Coca-Cola that Diet Coke Plus does not warrant the term “Plus.” Coke says its no-calorie drink is fortified with vitamins and minerals, hence the designation. No dice, says the FDA: It may have some supplements, but not enough to use the word, reports WebMD. Nor does the FDA “consider it appropriate to fortify snack foods such as carbonated beverages.” Coke plans to contest the decision. More »

    • FDA OKs Natural, No-Calorie Sweetener

      Chicago Tribune  |  Dec 17, 08 7:22 PM CST

      FDA OKs Natural, No-Calorie Sweetener

      (Newser) - Get ready for a barrage of soft drinks and foods using the term stevia. The FDA today gave its bless