Food and Drug Administration

Massive Recall Issued for Common Herb

Fresh organic basil that was sold across more than half of the United States is being recalled after it has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that spans at least seven states. The recall largely affects basil sold at Trader Joe’s stores, according to NPR. So far, one patient among the 12 people who contracted […]

Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle, Now Burning Through US Dairy Farms

Dairy herds in eight states have been affected by bird flu as the virus spreads. As of Friday, 26 dairy herds in Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas and South Dakota have been affected, according to The Associated Press. Health officials said consumers should not push the panic button. “At this time, […]