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Unique strain of Covid found in wastewater

Food

McDonald's visits slow down following E.Coli outbreak

A company that tracks restaurant customers says visits to McDonald's has dropped by 10% nationwide since last week.
Recalls

Baby powder recall expanded

The recall is being expanded for possible asbestos contamination.
Food

McDonald's resumes sales of Quarterpounders following E. Coli outbreak

An outbreak linked to e-coli has sickened at least 75 people across 13 states. At least one person has died.
Food

E. Coli outbreak at McDonald's

49 people in 10 states have reported getting sick after eating McDonald's Quarterpounders.
Health Alert

46 people in Jessup treated for food poisoning

The health department is still investigating what they all ate, that lead to all the illness.
Virginia

Local hospitals impacted by IV shortage caused by Hurricane Helene

The American Hospital Association is calling on the FDA to declare a shortage of IV solutions, and allow hospitals to prepare their own sterile IV solutions.
Virginia

ACPS providing lead testing opportunities after exposure threat closes Alexandria elementary school

Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School is closed for the rest of the week for cleaning and remediation efforts.
Health Alert

Alcohol affects older adults differently. Here's why

Older adults can see a stronger impact on their health from alcohol consumption. Here are the factors that lead to this.
Health Alert

Officials are issuing a warning about the importance of pediatric flu vaccines

The CDC reported nearly 200 children died from the flu last season.
Health Alert

USDA issued warning against Boar's Head Virginia plant amid Listeria outbreak

Learned inspectors warned of quote "major deficiencies" at the plant 2 years ago. That includes mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found at the plant.
Health

FDA to investigate harm from heavy metals in tampons

A study found arsenic and lead in organic and non-organic tampons. Although levels of both metals were low, the EPA says there is no safe level of exposure to lead.