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FDA Staff Cuts Jeopardize U.S. Bird Flu Response Amidst Spring Migration Concerns
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has seen a recent decline in cases, but upcoming wild bird migration and recent cuts to the FDA's veterinary medicine staff raise concerns of a resurgence and potentially dangerous new variants.
FDA Staff Cuts Jeopardize U.S. Bird Flu Response Amidst Spring Migration Concerns
The worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history has seen a recent decline in cases, but upcoming wild bird migration and recent cuts to the FDA's veterinary medicine staff raise concerns of a resurgence and potentially dangerous new variants.
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44% Bias Score
West Virginia Bans Multiple Artificial Food Dyes Statewide
West Virginia enacted the nation's most comprehensive ban on seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives, effective in schools this August and statewide in 2028, reflecting growing concerns about their health effects and following similar actions in other states.
West Virginia Bans Multiple Artificial Food Dyes Statewide
West Virginia enacted the nation's most comprehensive ban on seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives, effective in schools this August and statewide in 2028, reflecting growing concerns about their health effects and following similar actions in other states.
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40% Bias Score
Urgent Recall of Hebridean Blue Cheese Due to E. coli Contamination
Food Standards Scotland has urgently recalled Isle of Mull Cheese's Hebridean Blue Cheese due to potential Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) contamination; consumers with batch code 8051224 and best before date April 10, 2025 should return it for a refund.
Urgent Recall of Hebridean Blue Cheese Due to E. coli Contamination
Food Standards Scotland has urgently recalled Isle of Mull Cheese's Hebridean Blue Cheese due to potential Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) contamination; consumers with batch code 8051224 and best before date April 10, 2025 should return it for a refund.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Egg Shortage Spurs Global Hunt Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
Avian flu outbreaks in the U.S. caused a shortage, driving up egg prices. The USDA is seeking egg exports from Europe, but differences in food safety regulations and limited European surpluses hinder efforts. Powdered eggs are a potential solution.
U.S. Egg Shortage Spurs Global Hunt Amidst Regulatory Hurdles
Avian flu outbreaks in the U.S. caused a shortage, driving up egg prices. The USDA is seeking egg exports from Europe, but differences in food safety regulations and limited European surpluses hinder efforts. Powdered eggs are a potential solution.
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36% Bias Score
Toddler Suffers Glycerol Toxicity After Consuming Slushie
Three-year-old Angus suffered glycerol toxicity after consuming a slushie, prompting his mother to warn parents about the dangers and advocate for stricter regulations on these drinks after the Food Standards Agency advised against children under four consuming them and now children under eight.
Toddler Suffers Glycerol Toxicity After Consuming Slushie
Three-year-old Angus suffered glycerol toxicity after consuming a slushie, prompting his mother to warn parents about the dangers and advocate for stricter regulations on these drinks after the Food Standards Agency advised against children under four consuming them and now children under eight.
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48% Bias Score
West Virginia Poised to Enact Nation's Strictest Food Dye Ban
West Virginia is set to ban nine cancer-linked food dyes and additives—Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, BHA, and propylparaben—in schools by August 2025 and statewide by January 2028, potentially becoming the strictest such ban in the US, mirroring similar state actions an...
West Virginia Poised to Enact Nation's Strictest Food Dye Ban
West Virginia is set to ban nine cancer-linked food dyes and additives—Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, BHA, and propylparaben—in schools by August 2025 and statewide by January 2028, potentially becoming the strictest such ban in the US, mirroring similar state actions an...
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52% Bias Score
Hospital Allergy Error Causes Anaphylactic Shock
A woman with a life-threatening mushroom allergy suffered anaphylactic shock after being served a meal containing mushrooms at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, prompting a Trading Standards caution and hospital process improvements.
Hospital Allergy Error Causes Anaphylactic Shock
A woman with a life-threatening mushroom allergy suffered anaphylactic shock after being served a meal containing mushrooms at Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, prompting a Trading Standards caution and hospital process improvements.
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48% Bias Score
Sukiya Shuts Nearly All Stores After Pest Contamination Incidents
Sukiya, Japan's largest gyudon chain, temporarily closed almost all of its 2,000 locations for cleaning this week after a rat was found in miso soup in January and an insect in food on Friday, leading to a company-wide apology and investigation.
Sukiya Shuts Nearly All Stores After Pest Contamination Incidents
Sukiya, Japan's largest gyudon chain, temporarily closed almost all of its 2,000 locations for cleaning this week after a rat was found in miso soup in January and an insect in food on Friday, leading to a company-wide apology and investigation.
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40% Bias Score
Microplastics in Food: Sources, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies
Numerous seemingly healthy foods, including carrots, apples, and plant-based nuggets, contain high levels of microplastics due to environmental contamination and processing; reducing consumption of these items and opting for less-processed alternatives can help mitigate exposure.
Microplastics in Food: Sources, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies
Numerous seemingly healthy foods, including carrots, apples, and plant-based nuggets, contain high levels of microplastics due to environmental contamination and processing; reducing consumption of these items and opting for less-processed alternatives can help mitigate exposure.
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48% Bias Score
Food Poisoning Tragedy in Costa Rica Highlights Global Food Safety Concerns
Following a family vacation in Costa Rica, 14-year-old Miller Gardner died from suspected food poisoning, prompting a discussion on global food safety practices and the need for stronger regulations.
Food Poisoning Tragedy in Costa Rica Highlights Global Food Safety Concerns
Following a family vacation in Costa Rica, 14-year-old Miller Gardner died from suspected food poisoning, prompting a discussion on global food safety practices and the need for stronger regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in US State Bills to Ban Artificial Food Dyes
Driven by parental concerns and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, a record number of U.S. states are introducing bills to ban artificial food dyes in 2024, with West Virginia leading the charge by passing a bill to ban seven dyes starting in 2028.
Surge in US State Bills to Ban Artificial Food Dyes
Driven by parental concerns and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, a record number of U.S. states are introducing bills to ban artificial food dyes in 2024, with West Virginia leading the charge by passing a bill to ban seven dyes starting in 2028.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Farmers Protest Cultivated Meat Ban, Challenging EFSA
In Italy, despite a government ban, Coldiretti's protest against cultivated meat—with a planned March 19th demonstration in Parma—challenges the EFSA's approach, advocating for its reclassification as a pharmaceutical due to health concerns, prompting the EFSA to close its Parma office.
Italian Farmers Protest Cultivated Meat Ban, Challenging EFSA
In Italy, despite a government ban, Coldiretti's protest against cultivated meat—with a planned March 19th demonstration in Parma—challenges the EFSA's approach, advocating for its reclassification as a pharmaceutical due to health concerns, prompting the EFSA to close its Parma office.
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52% Bias Score
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