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COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Now Nears 90, FDA Says In New Warning COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Now Nears 90, FDA Says In New Warning
Covid-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Now Nears 90, FDA Says In New Warning The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has now grown to nearly 90 products being recalled. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin, according to FDA said. The agency said it's aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol t…

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Recall Issued For Hostess Zingers Due To Potential Mold Recall Issued For Hostess Zingers Due To Potential Mold
Recall Issued For Hostess Zingers Due To Potential Mold A popular Hostess snack is being recalled because it could potentially develop mold before its listed “best by” date. Fresh and frozen Hostess Raspberry Zingers with “best by” dates of Aug. 26, 27 28, and 29 that were sold to food stores, merchandisers, distributors, and discount stores nationwide are subject to the recall. The recall is only for the Raspberry Zingers and does not apply to other Hostess products. Customers have been instructed not to eat any Raspberry Zingers that match that are subject to recall. A full refund will be issued if customers return recalled Rasp…

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COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning COVID-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning
Covid-19: List Of Hand Sanitizers To Avoid Grows To More Than 75, FDA Says In New Warning The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has now grown to more than 75 products being recalled. Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin, according to FDA said. The agency said it's aware of adults and children ingesting hand sanitizer products contaminated with me…

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Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns A pasta product that was distributed and sold nationwide is being recalled due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the food. Texas-based Garland Ventures announced a voluntary recall of 1,095 cases of “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” trays because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The recalled products were distributed nationwide to multiple retail stores. According to the FDA, the “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” come in 10.76-ounce containing shells with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and parsley, and packed in an aluminum foil container with cl…

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COVID-19: Here Are Hand Sanitizers That Could Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Says COVID-19: Here Are Hand Sanitizers That Could Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Says
Covid-19: Here Are Hand Sanitizers That Could Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Says The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers to stay clear of certain hand sanitizers that could potentially contain toxic chemicals. Nine hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico could potentially contain methanol (wood alcohol), which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or digested. Hand sanitizers on the FDA’s watchlist include:  All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01); Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01); CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04); Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01…

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COVID-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns COVID-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns
Covid-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers to stay clear of certain hand sanitizers that could potentially contain toxic chemicals. Nine hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico could potentially contain methanol (wood alcohol), which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or digested. Hand sanitizers on the FDA’s watchlist include:  All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01); Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01); CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04); Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01…

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Active COVID-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality Active COVID-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality
Active Covid-19 Cases Drop In Westchester: Latest Rundown By Municipality The number of active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Westchester has dropped below 10,000 for the first time in at least 10 days. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that there are currently 9,852 COVID-19 cases, which is the lowest mark since the outbreak hit the apex over the past two weeks. There have been 24,656 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westchester since the outbreak began, which has resulted in 809 deaths. Latimer said that there are still more than 1,000 people hospitalized with the virus, though the number continues to drop. Latimer said that while the number o…

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COVID-19: FDA OKs First At-Home Diagnostic Test COVID-19: FDA OKs First At-Home Diagnostic Test
Covid-19: FDA OKs First At-Home Diagnostic Test The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first at-home novel coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic test that will allow people to collect their own samples and mail them to a lab to be tested. The FDA issued the emergency use authorization to the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) to test samples that are self-collected by patients at home using the company’s COVID-10 Test home collection kit. According to the FDA, the molecular test permits testing of a sample collected from the patient’s nose using a designated self-collection kit that contains nasal swabs and saline.…

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COVID-19: FDA, FTC Target Companies Selling Products That Claim To Treat, Prevent Virus COVID-19: FDA, FTC Target Companies Selling Products That Claim To Treat, Prevent Virus
Covid-19: FDA, FTC Target Companies Selling Products That Claim To Treat, Prevent Virus The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to several companies for selling fraudulent items during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. At least seven companies were told to cease and desist selling and marketing unapproved drugs they allege can treat or prevent COVID-19 that could pose health risks and violate federal law. According to the FDA, health officials are “particularly concerned that products that claim to cure, treat or prevent serious diseases like COVID-19 may cause consumers to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment, l…

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COVID-19: Study Reveals How Long Social Distancing Measures May Remain In Place COVID-19: Study Reveals How Long Social Distancing Measures May Remain In Place
Covid-19: Study Reveals How Long Social Distancing Measures May Remain In Place “Social distancing,” a term unheard of prior to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, may become a part of the “new normal” through at least 2022, a group of Harvard disease researchers said. Since the outbreak began 45 days ago, health officials have urged people to stay at least six feet apart when leaving the house to pick up essential items. Since social distancing and “stay at home” orders began, there has been a “flattening of the curve of cases” which have begun to level off. According to a study published in the journal Science this week, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Heal…

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Recall Issued For Enoki Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk Recall Issued For Enoki Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk
Recall Issued For Enoki Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk A Brooklyn-based company is recalling Enoki mushrooms that were imported from Korea which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA announced that H&C Food Inc. is recalling 7.05-ounce Enoki mushrooms that were important from Green Co. and distributed to supermarkets in New York, Maryland, and Virginia. The mushrooms subject to recall were distributed between Saturday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, March 5. According to the FDA, the mushrooms were sold in a clear plastic packaging with a green label, UPC code of 831211204181, and “H&C Food Inc.” on the back of the package. …

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COVID-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York COVID-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York
Covid-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York There were 562 newly reported deaths tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York, the most fatalities reported in a single day since the outbreak. At his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, April 3, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,482 new positive cases, bringing the state’s total to 102,863 cases, four times more than any other state. There have now been 2,935 deaths reported, up from 2,373 the day before - the biggest single-day increase since the crisis began. 
“When this started, New York had airports that were designated as entrance zones,…

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