Tariffs Add a New Shock to Food Supply Chains
Companies made their supply chains stronger and more flexible because of the Covid pandemic. But they weren’t banking on ...
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On COVID’s Fifth Anniversary, Scientists Reflect on Mistakes and Successes
Public health experts discuss lessons learned from the U.S. response to the COVID pandemic, on topics ranging from school ...
F.D.A. Firings Decimated Teams Reviewing A.I. and Food Safety
Staff units evaluating high-tech surgical robots and insulin-delivery systems were gutted by Trump layoffs even though ...
Are Eggs Safe to Eat amid the Bird Flu Outbreak? Here Are Alternatives to Try as They Remain in Short Supply
Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket. Here’s what to know about whether eggs are safe to eat — and what to try if ...
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Report: Illnesses from contaminated food increased in 2024, severe cased doubled
The Food for Thought 2025 report shows a total of 1,392 Americans in 2024 became ill after consuming a contaminated food item, up from 1,118 in 2023. What's more, the number of hospitalizations more ...
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It’s been 5 years since the first COVID case in Colorado. But doctors warn more viruses are threatening public health
COVID is still circulating in hospitals, according to Dr. Ken Lyn-Kew of National Jewish, but fewer are getting severely sick ...
California workers didn’t recognize state agencies tasked with protecting them, report finds
A state project to educate vulnerable workers about their rights during the COVID-19 pandemic found success partnering with ...
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What new DOGE firings at the FDA could mean for food safety and medical devices
But the cuts at FDA include staffers responsible for reviewing the safety of new food additives and ingredients ... a wave of departures during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of the agency ...