Recall: Hot dog, hamburger buns sold at Walmart, Publix could contain plastic
Georgia-based food company Flowers Foods has issued a voluntary recall for hot dog and hamburger buns sold at several stores across the country like Walmart and Aldi.
Georgia-based food company Flowers Foods has issued a voluntary recall for hot dog and hamburger buns sold at several stores across the country like Walmart and Aldi.
More cases of flesh-eating bacteria reported in Florida
A Tampa woman says she contracted flesh-eating bacteria at a Florida beach, just days after an Orlando woman was infected around the same area.
A Tampa woman says she contracted flesh-eating bacteria at a Florida beach, just days after an Orlando woman was infected around the same area.
Florida working with CDC on Hepatitis A
The Florida Department of Health is working with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address a hepatitis A outbreak and hopes the “partnership” will help expand vaccinations, state officials said Wednesday.
The Florida Department of Health is working with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address a hepatitis A outbreak and hopes the “partnership” will help expand vaccinations, state officials said Wednesday.
Overnight stays approved for surgical centers
After years of debate about the issue, a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis will allow patients to stay up to 24 hours at ambulatory surgical centers.
After years of debate about the issue, a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis will allow patients to stay up to 24 hours at ambulatory surgical centers.
Scientists develop new laser that can find and destroy cancer cells in the blood
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood. And now, researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can find and zap those tumor cells from the outside of the skin.
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood. And now, researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can find and zap those tumor cells from the outside of the skin.
Next steps eyed on importing prescription drugs
A state pharmacy panel will meet next week to discuss additional steps Florida needs to take to establish a program to import prescription drugs from other countries.
A state pharmacy panel will meet next week to discuss additional steps Florida needs to take to establish a program to import prescription drugs from other countries.
Governor DeSantis signs changes to 'direct primary care'
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to expand a 2018 law that created “direct primary care” agreements between doctors and patients.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to expand a 2018 law that created “direct primary care” agreements between doctors and patients.
Another 99 hepatitis a cases added last week
A hepatitis A outbreak in Florida continued to expand last week, with 99 new cases reported, according to information on the state Department of Health website.
A hepatitis A outbreak in Florida continued to expand last week, with 99 new cases reported, according to information on the state Department of Health website.
Ragu pasta sauce sold at Publix recalled over potential presence of plastic
If you have recently purchased pasta sauce at Publix, you may want to check your pantry.
If you have recently purchased pasta sauce at Publix, you may want to check your pantry.
Medicare report points to neglect and abuse
An estimated 20 percent of Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes who were transported to hospital emergency rooms in 2016 and treated for a variety of high-risk conditions had been potentially abused or neglected, a report released Wednesday by the federal government shows.
An estimated 20 percent of Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes who were transported to hospital emergency rooms in 2016 and treated for a variety of high-risk conditions had been potentially abused or neglected, a report released Wednesday by the federal government shows.
Citizens insurance grapples with lawsuits
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers this spring approved a plan to overhaul the controversial insurance practice known as “assignment of benefits” --- and put new restrictions on lawsuits against insurers.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers this spring approved a plan to overhaul the controversial insurance practice known as “assignment of benefits” --- and put new restrictions on lawsuits against insurers.
Governor signs law allowing paramedics to be armed during 'high-risk' operations
Paramedics can now be armed when responding to mass shootings or hostage standoffs.
Paramedics can now be armed when responding to mass shootings or hostage standoffs.
Drug importation bill goes to DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis could be on the verge of signing a bill aimed at allowing cheaper imported prescription drugs from Canada.
Gov. Ron DeSantis could be on the verge of signing a bill aimed at allowing cheaper imported prescription drugs from Canada.
Tyson recalls ready-to-eat chicken fritters after complaints of 'hard plastic' in product
Tyson Foods, Inc. has issued a recall for 190,757 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken fritters that were distributed to foodservice locations nationwide after the company received complaints from schools about hard plastic found in the product. The items, which were produced on Feb. 28, 2019, were packaged in 8.2-lb. bags which were bundled in 32.81-lb. cases.
Tyson Foods, Inc. has issued a recall for 190,757 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken fritters that were distributed to foodservice locations nationwide after the company received complaints from schools about hard plastic found in the product. The items, which were produced on Feb. 28, 2019, were packaged in 8.2-lb. bags which were bundled in 32.81-lb. cases.
Ocala restaurant worker diagnosed with hepatitis A
The Marion County Health Department says a worker at the Zaxby’s Chicken restaurant on Highway 200 was contagious for hepatitis A, from May 13th to June 2nd.
The Marion County Health Department says a worker at the Zaxby’s Chicken restaurant on Highway 200 was contagious for hepatitis A, from May 13th to June 2nd.
State adds 63 hepatitis A cases in outbreak
The state had 63 cases of hepatitis A reported during the last week of May, bringing the total number of infections this year to 1,373 as of Saturday.
The state had 63 cases of hepatitis A reported during the last week of May, bringing the total number of infections this year to 1,373 as of Saturday.
Mumps outbreak near University of Florida
The Alachua County Health Department is warning of an unusual outbreak of the mumps. Department spokesperson Paul Myers said 12 cases of the illness have been reported to their office.
The Alachua County Health Department is warning of an unusual outbreak of the mumps. Department spokesperson Paul Myers said 12 cases of the illness have been reported to their office.
Hepatitis A cases continue escalating throughout Florida
With cases popping up in various parts of the state, Florida had 92 cases of hepatitis A reported last week --- bringing the total this year to 1,312, according to information posted on the state Department of Health website.
With cases popping up in various parts of the state, Florida had 92 cases of hepatitis A reported last week --- bringing the total this year to 1,312, according to information posted on the state Department of Health website.
Major insurance bill teed for Governor DeSantis
The most closely watched insurance bill of the 2019 legislative session is ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
The most closely watched insurance bill of the 2019 legislative session is ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
Report: Medicaid expansion aids maternal health
Medicaid plays an important part in maternal and child health care, and states like Florida that refuse to expand the program are missing an opportunity to address racial disparities in maternal health, according to a report released Wednesday by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.
Medicaid plays an important part in maternal and child health care, and states like Florida that refuse to expand the program are missing an opportunity to address racial disparities in maternal health, according to a report released Wednesday by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.