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Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Muffins sold under seven different brand names have been recalled over listeria concerns. Give and Go Prepared Foods (USA) Corp. announced the nationwide recall of certain products sold at 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop, and Walmart on Wednesday, July 21. The products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. The products being recalled include: Uncle Wally’s Twin Muffins - Blueberry, 3.75 ounces, UPC nu…

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COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies
Covid-19: Vaccine Appointments Now Available For Kids Ages 12 To 15 At CT CVS Pharmacies With the FDA approving emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine administration in Americans between the ages of 12 and 15, dozens of CVS Pharmacies in Connecticut are set to begin getting shots in the arms of the state’s eligible adolescents. Beginning on Thursday, May 13, 45 CVS Pharmacies across Connecticut joined hundreds across the country are beginning to administer Pfizer vaccines to the newly eligible age group. Patients can schedule appointments online through the CVS website or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and walk-in bookings are also being accepted. Anyone who receive…

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Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts
Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts Hershey’s is recalling one of its popular products after discovering that hundreds of bottles were incorrectly filled with a different, nut-based ingredient, the FDA announced. The voluntary recall of Chocolate Shell Topping was just announced by the Hershey Company, which reported that 1,700 7.25-ounce bottles were mistakenly filled with Heath Shell Topping which is made with almonds, not Chocolate Shell Topping. According to the FDA, Hershey is initiating the voluntary recall to protect public health, as people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of a serious…

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COVID-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases Connecticut nursing homes reported zero COVID-19-related deaths for the first time since September as the state reaches another milestone. Gov. Ned Lamont touted Connecticut's vaccination program on Thursday, May 6, announcing that the state expects to have 70 percent of all eligible adults with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine weeks before the national goal. During the beginning of his administration, President Joe Biden proclaimed that he wanted 70 percent of all adults with a first dose by the Fourth of July. Connecticut continues leading the way in its vaccination efforts, wit…

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COVID-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines COVID-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Covid-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Hundreds of millions of new COVID-19 vaccines are set to be distributed across the country as Pfizer prepares to ramp up the production of its doses amid the pause of the Johnson & Johnson one-dose shot rollout. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla announced that his company, with headquarters in the New York (in Manhattan and Rockland County), is now on track to deliver 10 percent more vaccine doses to the US (approximately 220 million) while supplying the already agreed upon 300 million doses for the end of July two weeks early. Both Pfizer and Moderna, two of the three approved vaccines by the F…

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COVID-19: This CT University Requiring Students Be Vaccinated Before Fall COVID-19: This CT University Requiring Students Be Vaccinated Before Fall
Covid-19: This CT University Requiring Students Be Vaccinated Before Fall With the recent expansion of eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut and around the country, at least one university in the state is requiring all students to receive a vaccine prior to returning to campus for the fall semester. Wesleyan University in Middletown announced this week that the decision was made to allow for all to return to "residential life and the close-knit, stimulating campus environment so meaningful to all of us." Exceptions to the rule would be those who have approved medical or religious reasons, the university added. For students who are currently on camp…

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COVID-19: New Studies Shed Light On Moderna Vaccine's Effectiveness Against Variants COVID-19: New Studies Shed Light On Moderna Vaccine's Effectiveness Against Variants
Covid-19: New Studies Shed Light On Moderna Vaccine's Effectiveness Against Variants Researchers have found that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has proven effective in fighting off more contagious variants of the virus. A pair of new studies found that the Moderna vaccine, which is one of three approved by the FDA for administration in the U.S., is effective against the California variant that has recently been rapidly spreading, with protection lasting for at least six months. In one study, researchers from Duke University found that antibodies generated by the Moderna dose had approximately two times less neutralizing power against the California strain. While it showed a …

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COVID-19: New Research Reveals Minimum Amount Of Time Moderna Vaccine Remains Effective COVID-19: New Research Reveals Minimum Amount Of Time Moderna Vaccine Remains Effective
Covid-19: New Research Reveals Minimum Amount Of Time Moderna Vaccine Remains Effective The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could provide protection against the virus for a minimum of a half a year, according to a new report published this week. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine was published this week advising that the Moderna vaccine, much like its counterpart from Pfizer, will remain effective against COVID-19 for at least six months once both doses are administered.  The latest report comes after dozens of tests of those who received the shot during the study. With this research, using three separate tests that look for antibodies, the scientists found that pr…

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COVID-19: Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up COVID-19: Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up
Covid-19: Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up While millions of Americans have expressed concerns about another new wave of COVID-19 infections, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said that he believes those fears may be overblown. Fauci said that as long as the country continues its mass vaccination efforts and ramping up the vaccine program, America will be able to avoid another “explosion” of COVID-19 cases in what would be the fourth major wave of new infections. Related story - COVID-19: Fourth Wave? Experts Disagree, But Say US At Tipping Point In Battle Vs. Virus The doctor cautioned that there could…

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COVID-19: DoorDash Will Soon Start Delivering Tests COVID-19: DoorDash Will Soon Start Delivering Tests
Covid-19: DoorDash Will Soon Start Delivering Tests DoorDash, the online food ordering, and delivery system, is expanding its on-demand health offerings with new rapid COVID-19 tests that can return results within 48 hours. The company announced this week that it is partnering with Vault Health and Everlywell to allow customers access two COVID-19 home collection kits that received FDA Emergency Use Authorization. Kits will be available on-demand from DoorDash’s DashMart locations across the nation According to DoorDash, the kits will first be made available in 12 major cities, with more rolling out in the coming months. Both kits contain …

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COVID-19: School District In Fairfield County Goes Remote So Teachers, Staff Can Get Vaccines COVID-19: School District In Fairfield County Goes Remote So Teachers, Staff Can Get Vaccines
Covid-19: School District In Fairfield County Goes Remote So Teachers, Staff Can Get Vaccines A Fairfield County school district is temporarily going remote to allow for teachers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine specifically earmarked for educators in Connecticut. On Friday, March 5, a mass vaccination clinic is being held in Trumbull, where 800 doses of the newly approved and authorized Johnson & Johnson vaccine are set to be distributed, specifically for teachers and school staffers. Related story - COVID-19: Here's How Many One-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Are Coming To Connecticut Initially, the health department said that they would be receiving approximately 20…

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Recall Issued For Popular Dole Salad Product Recall Issued For Popular Dole Salad Product
Recall Issued For Popular Dole Salad Product A popular Dole pre-made salad kit that was sold to states across the country is being recalled due to potential undeclared allergens, the FDA announced. Dole announced that it is recalling its “Endless Summer Salad Kit” because it may contain fish and eggs due to a manufacturing mishap. According to the FDA, the dressing and topping kit (master pack) designed for a different Dole product was unintentionally used during a portion of the production of the salad. The recalled item has a UPC of "0-71430-01073-0 ” and “best if used by date” of 01/26/2021. The lot code on the recalled product is…

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