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McDonald’s E Coli Outbreak Declared Over

December 3, 2024

Teddy Rosenbluth

Federal health agencies closed their investigations into the bacterial outbreak that sickened 104 people and was linked to onions on the fast-food chain’s signature Quarter Pounders.
Read more: McDonald’s E Coli Outbreak Declared Over
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E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald’s Widens to 75 People in 13 States

October 25, 2024

Teddy Rosenbluth

Health officials say that recalls of onions — the suspected source of the contamination — would help lessen the risk to consumers. Other major fast-food chains have also stopped offering onions.
Read more: E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald’s Widens to 75 People in 13 States
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Onions Recalled in Deadly E.Coli Outbreaks Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

October 24, 2024

Teddy Rosenbluth

A deadly outbreak spurred removal of onions by a major food supplier in the Mountain West. Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King and Pizza Hut have stopped serving onions at various locations.
Read more: Onions Recalled in Deadly E.Coli Outbreaks Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
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Elevated Lead Levels Found in Cinnamon Products, New Study Shows

September 12, 2024

Christina Jewett

Consumer Reports found lead in a variety of products, at a time when federal regulators are seeking authority from Congress to combat the problem of heavy metals in foods.
Read more: Elevated Lead Levels Found in Cinnamon Products, New Study Shows
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‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak

September 10, 2024

Christina Jewett and Teddy Rosenbluth

U.S. inspectors listed serious problems in 2022 that could have resulted in strict measures like a pause in production. But the plant continued operating, and some conditions persisted.
Read more: ‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak
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What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

August 31, 2024

Teddy Rosenbluth

Seven million pounds of Boar’s Head meats have been recalled since late July, when reports of serious illnesses and deaths began to occur.
Read more: What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall
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Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

August 30, 2024

Teddy Rosenbluth and Christina Jewett

Federal inspectors cited continuing problems at a deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to an outbreak of listeria, records indicate.
Read more: Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies
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CPAP Lawsuits Settled for $1.1 Billion

April 29, 2024

Christina Jewett

Thousands of people with sleep apnea and other illnesses had sued the company, claiming flawed devices were harming them.
Read more: CPAP Lawsuits Settled for $1.1 Billion
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Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

April 26, 2024

Christina Jewett and Noah Weiland

The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.
Read more: Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
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U.S. Investigating Tesla Recall of Autopilot

April 26, 2024

J. Edward Moreno

The National Highway Safety Administration also released an analysis of crashes involving the system that showed at least 29 fatal accidents over five and a half years.
Read more: U.S. Investigating Tesla Recall of Autopilot

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Category: Recalls and Bans of Products

McDonald’s E Coli Outbreak Declared Over

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald’s Widens to 75 People in 13 States

Onions Recalled in Deadly E.Coli Outbreaks Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

Elevated Lead Levels Found in Cinnamon Products, New Study Shows

‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak

What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

CPAP Lawsuits Settled for $1.1 Billion

Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

U.S. Investigating Tesla Recall of Autopilot

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