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Ready for the next pandemic? Probably not. And who could blame you? The current one has been so much fun.
A recent study indicated that only 1/4 of Americans even understand that they can catch H5N1. And over 60% say they'd refuse, or aren't sure they'd get, a new H5N1 vaccine once it was available.
CIDRAPPublic ignorance, apathy toward avian flu could threaten containment, researchers say
‘We're flying blind’: #RFKJ's cuts halt data col on abortion, cancer, HIV..."
Delays at the #FDA are slowing critical clinical trials—holding back life-saving treatments for cancer, rare dis...
"How many firefighters have cancer? How many HIV patients are taking meds to suppress the virus? How bad are current outbreaks of "super gonorrhea"? We may not know in the future, bc #RFKJr fired the fed wkrs collecting that data."
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#USPol #HHS
https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/drug-development-is-slowing-down-after-cuts-at-the-fda-f22369cf https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/13/abortions-cancer-in-firefighters-and-super-gonorrhea-rfk-jr-s-cuts-halt-data-collection-00284828
'Coincidentally, the push for less onerous standards on supplements and psychedelics would come while Kennedy is demanding “gold-standard science” to review preservatives and other food additives that he has said could play a role in the country’s high rate of chronic diseases.'
https://undark.org/2025/03/04/supplement-industry-rfk/
#USpol #HHS #FDA #RFKJr #TheRealRFKJr #supplementIndustry #junkScience #MAHA #lobbies
Undark Magazine · In New Administration, Supplement Makers See Chance To Cash InWith RFK Jr. at the HHS helm, the $70-billion industry may push bolder health claims and government payment policies.
Doge is a wasteful scam just so Trump and Musk can manipulate the government. It’s a complete disaster.
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I guess I will be exclusively buying food from my local Co-Op from now on. JFC. #uspol #idiocracy #FDA #health https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-food-safety-inspections-plans/
FDA caught covering up massive E. coli outbreak affecting 15 states #FDA #TSA #Publichealth
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The Mirror US · FDA caught covering up massive E. coli outbreak affecting 15 states - NewsBreak
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The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
The novel is in part responsible for the passage of the revolutionary Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug act, and thus the establishment of the modern-day Food and Drug administration in the U.S.
#FDA #FoodSafety #Food #USDA
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Internet ArchiveThe Jungle by Upton Sinclair : Upton Sinclair, Standard eBooks : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveThe Jungle is one of the most famous muckraking novels in modern history. Set in Chicago at the dawn of the 20th century, it tells the story of an immigrant...
Gizmodo · FDA Guts Food Safety Testing in Latest Move to 'Make America Healthy Again'The FDA also refused to publicize an outbreak of E. coli, according to a new report.
The Glenmark drug recalls cover a wide range of commonly prescribed medicines — including ones that treat epilepsy, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Check the full list:
https://www.propublica.org/article/glenmark-recalls-two-dozen-drugs?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
ProPublicaAn Indian Drugmaker, Investigated by ProPublica Last Year, Has Recalled Two Dozen Medications Sold to U.S. Patients
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"A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to publicize it
"The outbreak linked to romaine lettuce killed one person and sickened at least 88 more, including a 9-year-old boy who nearly died of kidney failure."
Bon appetit, and take care!
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ecoli-bacteria-lettuce-outbreak-rcna200236
NBC News · A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to make the details public
Make Salmonella Great Again
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-food-safety-inspections-plans/
#EndStageCapitalism #FDA #RegulationsProtect
#ConsumerProtections
Yes, some can be silly seeming, but we can work towards ending those in a calm, reasoned manner. Not just cut shit up with a machete.
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#standUPforFederalEmployees #FDA
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"In America, food manufacturers faced no prohibitions on their use of chemical additives, nor any regulation on divulging ingredients.
By the end of the 19th century, the food supply was rife with chemicals and fakes.
"The USA was unique among industrialized nations about not having food safety regulations.
There were all kinds of restrictions on American food imports in Europe because they didn’t trust the cleanliness of our food."
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/poison-squad/#transcript
www.pbs.orgThe Poison Squad | American Experience | PBSThe Poison Squad tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish these dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies.
En estos tiempos, hay que recordar que en Estados Unidos, ante la falta de regulación, se introducían todo tipo de sustancias nocivas en los alimentos. Hubo que sacrificarse para demostrar sus efectos y hacer campaña para que los regulasen. #Comidas #food #FDA #EstadosUnidos #USA
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Resolviendo la incógnita · Solo los valientes se atreven a comer la comida
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"An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce ripped across 15 states in November, sickening dozens of people...One person died.
But chances are you haven’t heard about it.
The Food and Drug Administration indicated in February that it had closed the investigation without publicly detailing what had happened — or which companies were responsible for growing and processing the contaminated lettuce."
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ecoli-bacteria-lettuce-outbreak-rcna200236
NBC News · A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to make the details public
A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to publicize it
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ecoli-bacteria-lettuce-outbreak-rcna200236 #FDA #FoodPoisoning #Illness #TrumpAdministration #FoodSafety #Government
NBC News · A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to make the details public
FDA RECALL
Brand: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC.
Product: Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 500mg/100mL IV bag
Issue: Product may contain an inert fiber identified as polypropylene fibers from the IV bag
Date: 04/18/2025
More: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/amneal-pharmaceutical-llc-issues-nationwide-recall-ropivacaine-hydrochloride-injection-usp #FDA #recall
FDA RECALL
Brand: Gerber
Product: Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks
Issue: Potential choking hazard for babies and young children
Date: 04/18/2025
More: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/recall-reminder-gerber-products-company-previously-recalled-and-discontinued-all-batches-gerberr #FDA #recall