On the heels of back-to-back-to-back recalls, industry members are calling for an examination of the state’s standards for yeast and mold, which they say are simultaneously too tight and too broad.
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In-state case of EEE detected in Maine for 1st time in nearly a decade
An adult from Penobscot County developed severe eastern equine encephalitis symptoms early last month and remains hospitalized, the Maine CDC says.
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For these Maine families, food allergies make Halloween treats a little trickier
Kids with food allergies and their parents have to be all the more vigilant during trick-or-treating season. Growing awareness of the issue through campaigns like the Teal Pumpkin Project helps.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine considering public health emergency over mosquito-borne illnesses as animal cases tick up
Health officials say you can protect yourself by wearing long sleeves, using recommended repellants, limiting outdoor activity after dusk and draining standing water.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Mold, bugs found at Va. Boar’s Head facility tied to listeria outbreak
The Boar’s Head plant in southern Virginia at the epicenter of a deadly nationwide listeria outbreak was found with mold and insects, according to USDA reports.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Mosquitoes have a season and it’s getting longer in the Northeast
The Northeast, which has warmed faster than the rest of the country, saw the biggest jump in mosquito days.
Posted inNation / World, News
Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?
Here’s a look at mpox and how likely it is to spread further.
Posted inNation / World, News
Disease was spreading in Gaza. Now there’s polio in the sewage
Israel’s war in Gaza has destroyed its water and sanitation infrastructure, leaving sewage in the streets as a breeding ground for infectious diseases.
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Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
The outbreak was first reported last week. Since late May, 34 people were sickened across 13 states, with all but one hospitalized.
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Samsung brings tech’s latest fashion trends to wearable technology with new products
The AI deployment on Samsung’s new premium watch and ring is narrowly focused on improving and maintaining personal health – the main reason most people buy wearable technology.