A Gaza Strip business buys into the school of thought that our feet can be fish feed.
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5 convicted in nationwide meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people
The New England Compounding Center in Massachusetts was responsible for the outbreak caused by tainted steroid injections.
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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.
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FDA unveils sweeping effort to reduce vaping and smoking by minors
The agency targets e-cigarettes, flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
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Conservatives push back on sick-leave laws
In the last three years, a dozen states have banned localities from passing paid leave requirements.
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EPA appeals reinstatement of ban on pesticide
The compound, linked to disorders in children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy, was banned by the Obama administration.
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Ground beef is recalled after one person dies, 17 are sickened
Cargill Meat Solutions in Colorado is recalling more than 132,000 pounds of meat linked to E. coli.
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Ford recalls 2 million pickup trucks; seat belts can cause fires
According to Ford, there have been 23 reports of smoke or fire in U.S. and Canadian trucks.
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Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system
Lawmakers will consider better training standards for people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse, as well as more access to school attendance and other records for human services caseworkers.
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Rumford Hospital becomes second to vote no-confidence in its owner’s CEO
Staff members in the Central Maine Healthcare system say they recognize the need for changes to save money, but they dislike Jeff Brickman’s management style.