Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
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Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc. baby formula products that are being recalled.
Thimerosal is a preservative that’s been used primarily in multi-dose vaccine vials to prevent contamination with germs. It contains a form of mercury different from the toxic form found in fish, and studies have shown consistently that it does not pose health risks, though some anti-vaccine advocates continue to spread misinformation that there is a link between the preservative and autism.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports a new study from the CDC found that people working in the service industry have higher rates of depression than those in other industries.
While it is still not clear what causes autism, the increase is most likely due to an increase in awareness and improved screening, WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
A new CDC report finds that rates of precancerous lesions detected in women ages 20 to 24 have decreased by nearly 80%, lesions that would likely develop into cervical cancer years later.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned.
80% of U.S. states, including parts of New England, are reporting high or very high levels of COVID, RSV, and the flu, the CDC says.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
The CDC said nearly 16% of American adults have diabetes, with the vast majority being Type 2 diabetes.
The vaccine protects people against the bacteria that commonly causes pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Public health officials are urging parents and providers to make sure that young children are up to date on the measles vaccine.
Illinois is the latest state to see cases of measles in 2024, according to the CDC's tally.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Experts say now is a good time to get vaccinated against COVID and flu ahead of your Thanksgiving holiday gathering.
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
A Shell station in Foxboro, Massachusetts has some of the highest gas prices around with regular costing $4.25 a gallon.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Where can you find the best small towns in New England? Yankee magazine recently revealed its picks for the Top 25.
A member of the security detail for Gov. Kelly Ayotte pulled a driver from a burning car following a fiery crash at the Bedford, New Hampshire toll plaza.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
A possible school bus driver strike that would have affected some Massachusetts communities has been averted.
Where can you find the best small towns in New England? Yankee magazine recently revealed its picks for the Top 25.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during the summer of 2027.
Ranger Suarez had a rough debut and the Boston Red Sox have now lost three in a row since winning the season opener.
Three days after losing to the Celtics on the road, the Hawks responded with a 112-102 win over Boston on Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and Payton Pritchard added 28 as the Boston Celtics beat Charlotte 114-99 Sunday night for their third straight win.
The Boston Bruins rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Sunday.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.