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Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

Taylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico after lettuce was linked to an outbreak. Health authorities confirmed thousands of cases of the parasitic disease cyclosporiasis. Former FDA chief suggested other produce from central Mexico could be involved. The…

The Economic Times

Not ‘standard’ for Taylor Farms to seek White House intervention in ‘diarrhea lettuce’ recall, ex-FDA chief says

‘I dealt with outbreaks in romaine lettuce and spinach as well,’ former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said. ‘I never heard from the White House on those things’

The Independent UK

‘Not standard’ for Taylor Farms to ask White House to delay cyclospora recall, ex-FDA head says

Scott Gottlieb responds to report that company contacted the White House seeking to delay a recall announcement

The Guardian - US

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AI-backed patient financing firm portrays payment plans as healthcare solution amid consumer group’s warnings

PayZen’s model relies on purchasing hospital bills at discount as Republican cuts set to leave millions without insurance

The Guardian - US

White House plans to bring back Title 42 to limit border crossings, report says

Trump administration could invoke public health order that smears asylum-seeking immigrants as possible disease carriers that could spread tuberculosis

The Independent UK

The FDA Proposes a De Facto Cigarette Ban, Which Would Expand the Disastrous War on Drugs

Mandating negligible nicotine levels in tobacco products would create a big black market and criminalize currently legal transactions.

Reason

Trump may discourage child vaccination

Trump has falsely suggested that vaccines lead to autism and has said that he will seek counsel from RFK Jr.

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RFK Jr shares bizarre shirtless workout video claiming he’s ‘practicing moves for my confirmation hearing’

The 70-year-old captured himself completing an impressive workout — while wearing jeans

The Independent UK

FDA leader during Trump’s first term sounds alarm on RFK Jr’s potential plans: ‘It will cost lives’

Trump administration pick for Health and Human Services department could cause rise in preventable disease, health expert says

The Independent UK

Presidential contenders stay mum, for now, on menthol ban - Roll Call

Advocates are watching closely to see if presidential candidates weigh in on a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes.

Roll Call

Decades of dallying led to current delay on menthol ban - Roll Call

The proposed ban has divided the Black community, with a ban would bring about unnecessary policing of an illicit market.

Roll Call

Food recalls are on the rise. Why?

Trader Joe's had six recalls in five weeks, as Skippy and Hillshire Farms both pulled products. What's going on?

Salon

New Survey Data Show Adolescent Vaping Remains Far Less Common Than It Was a Few Years Ago

The CDC is still citing underage consumption as a reason to restrict adult access.

Reason

Former President Obama, Bill Gates headline Illumina's Genomics Forum next week in San Diego

Tailoring healthcare to an individual's genetics has long held the promise of transforming medicine. Next week, San Diego's Illumina hosts a check-up on the science and policy around precision health — with the help of some heavyweight speakers.

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Reason

Where Is the Republican Plan To Reform Public Health?

The GOP has understandably cast Anthony Fauci as a villain, but there are few plans to overhaul public health bureaucracies.

The Conversation

The US government’s call for deep nicotine reduction in cigarettes could save millions of lives – an expert who studies tobacco addiction explains

The cigarette is the only legal consumer product that – when used as intended – causes the premature death of half of long-term users.

The Guardian - US

Monkeypox: US experts issue warning amid limited vaccines and testing

Infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci calls for ‘much more vigorous testing’ as CDC confirms 1,814 cases in the US

Axios

U.S. has "failed to contain" monkeypox, former FDA chief warns

"We're probably detecting just a fraction of the actual cases."

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Editorial: Needed action on menthol cigarette ban

Three generations of LaTrisha Vetaw's family have smoked menthol cigarettes. It might even be four, since Vetaw knows that her great-grandfather smoked but isn't sure what brand he lit up.

Tribune News Service

Connecticut may be vastly undercounting its COVID-19 cases. Here’s why

HARTFORD, Conn. — According to official state numbers, Connecticut has recorded 3,939 positive COVID-19 tests in the past week, most in a seven-day period since early March.

The Independent UK

Former FDA chief says Omicron may be the end of Covid as infections and deaths continue to rise

Dr Scott Gottlieb says Omicrcon likely to become dominant strain of coronavirus

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