At least one of the employees at a warehouse in New Jersey is in critical condition.
Health
Beef recall expands to more than 12 million pounds
JBS Tolleson in Arizona had recalled about 7 million pounds of beef in October for fear that it was contaminated with salmonella.
Massabesic Middle School student diagnosed with chicken pox
RSU 57 says the single case has been confirmed by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
It’s OK to eat some romaine again, say US health officials
The FDA still hasn’t identified a source of contamination in the latest outbreak.
Lewiston police tell mobile needle exchange program to halt distribution
The program, which its founder calls the Church of Safe Injection, is violating a state law that prohibits people from distributing hypodermic needles, police say.
Problems from breast implants remain hidden as patients’ questions mount
Manufacturers are allowed to report issues in bulk, and the FDA’s guidelines for reporting problem devices is vague.
Thanksgiving serves up record-low temperature in Portland, but hardy runners aren’t fazed
As many as 1,500 sign up for the annual 4-Miler downtown despite a low of 6 degrees.
New whooping cough cases jumped in October, to highest monthly total of 2018
York County continues to be a hot spot for the infectious disease, and low vaccination rates are thought to be a factor.
FDA unveils sweeping effort to reduce vaping and smoking by minors
The agency targets e-cigarettes, flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
Kennebunk school cancels Thanksgiving dinner over fear of whooping cough
The Middle School of the Kennebunks instead plans a Welcome Spring Luncheon in March.