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Calif. company recalls nearly 245K lbs of pasta linked to deadly listeria outbreak

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Calif. company recalls nearly 245K lbs of pasta linked to deadly listeria outbreak

A California company has recalled nearly 245000 pounds (111130.04 kilograms) of pre-cooked pasta linked to a deadly listeria outbreak and potential contamination of dozens of products sold at grocery stores nationwide. Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, recalled thousands of cases of linguine, fettuccine, penne and other pastas sold to large producers of heat-and-eat meals and pasta … Read more

USDA issues health warning for Walmart heat-and-eat pasta meals over link to deadly listeria outbreak

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USDA issues health warning for Walmart heat-and-eat pasta meals over link to deadly listeria outbreak

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Thursday issued a public health alert over precooked linguine and meatballs sold at Walmart that may be contaminated with listeria.  The product is a 2-ounce clear plastic tray package labeled “Marketside linguine with beef meatballs and marinara sauce” with “best if used by” dates … Read more

College student has legs amputated after learning her ‘flu’ is actually deadly disease

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College student has legs amputated after learning her ‘flu’ is actually deadly disease

A student’s “freshers’ flu” turned out to be deadly meningitis — and she had both legs amputated to save her life. Ketia Moponda, 19, arrived at university eight days before she was struck down with what she initially believed to be freshers’ flu — a mild cough new students get in their first few weeks. … Read more

This deadly brain disorder can develop a decade after you get the measles — and it just killed a child

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This deadly brain disorder can develop a decade after you get the measles — and it just killed a child

A school-aged child in L.A. recently died after developing a rare neurological disease years after contracting the measles. Authorities didn’t reveal many details about the case, except that the child was infected with measles as an infant, before they were eligible for the vaccine. Measles is a respiratory disease that spreads easily from person to … Read more

Deadly ‘kissing bug’ parasite is now in 32 US states — and you might not even know you have it

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Deadly ‘kissing bug’ parasite is now in 32 US states — and you might not even know you have it

A kiss might steal your heart — but this one could stop it.  Health experts are warning about a deadly parasitic infection spread by so-called kissing bugs, which have now been found in 32 states across the country. At least eight Americans have caught Chagas disease through local transmission, leading scientists to urge the CDC … Read more

NJ woman beats deadly brain cancer with experimental stem cell therapy: ‘I’m living my best life right now’

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NJ woman beats deadly brain cancer with experimental stem cell therapy: ‘I’m living my best life right now’

A New Jersey woman has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new cancer therapy. Pamela Goldberger, 65, found out in 2023 that she had glioblastoma — a devastating diagnosis with an average survival of just 14 to 16 months, even with surgery. In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, Goldberger shared … Read more

How to protect yourself against flesh-eating bacteria — as deadly infection sweeps 5 states

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How to protect yourself against flesh-eating bacteria — as deadly infection sweeps 5 states

Let this sink in — a dangerous, salt-obsessed bacterium is wreaking havoc along the Gulf Coast. Several dozen cases of Vibrio vulnificus and nine deaths have been reported so far this year across Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi. The rod-shaped bacterium lurks in warm, brackish waters — it can enter your body when … Read more

Dad with deadly brain cancer that kills in a year is now cancer free after taking new drug

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Dad with deadly brain cancer that kills in a year is now cancer free after taking new drug

A breakthrough drug is fighting brain cancer head-on. Glioblastoma is widely considered the deadliest form of brain cancer, killing over 10,000 Americans each year. There is no cure for the highly aggressive disease — many patients survive just nine months after diagnosis. Ben Trotman was diagnosed with glioblastoma in October 2022 at just 40 years … Read more

Scientists crack the code on new vaccine for deadly plague bacteria

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Scientists crack the code on new vaccine for deadly plague bacteria

Israeli researchers have developed a new vaccine that is “100% effective” against bacteria that is deadly to humans. The announcement came from Tel Aviv University, which teamed up with the Israel Institute for Biological Research to create the mRNA-based vaccine, the first to protect against bacteria. “In the study, we show that our mRNA vaccine provides 100% protection against … Read more

Bill Nye says US climate crisis is a reason deadly Texas floods were so destructive: ‘Exactly what was predicted’

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Bill Nye says US climate crisis is a reason deadly Texas floods were so destructive: ‘Exactly what was predicted’

Bill Nye “The Science Guy” said Wednesday that fossil fuel companies and the U.S. Congress’s neglect of the climate crisis are a big reason the flooding in central Texas was so destructive. During the latest episode of CNN’s “Inside Politics,” Nye argued that one of the main ways to prevent what host Dana Bash reported was an … Read more

Kesha cancels Texas concert in wake of deadly floods: ‘I have to put your safety first’

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Kesha cancels Texas concert in wake of deadly floods: ‘I have to put your safety first’

Kesha canceled her concert in Texas due to safety concerns as the death toll from the devastating flash floods continues to rise.  “I wanted to say thank you for coming out to support an independent artist. I have been so excited for tonight and to celebrate my freedom and go t**s out with all of you, … Read more

Country singer reveals ‘heartbreaking loss’ after family is swept away in deadly Texas floods

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Country singer reveals ‘heartbreaking loss’ after family is swept away in deadly Texas floods

Country star Pat Green is suffering unimaginable heartbreak. The “Drinkin’ Days” singer, 53, revealed his family has “suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss” due to the devastating floods in Texas that have already claimed the lives of more than 100 people. His wife, Kori, later elaborated on her Instagram account Monday, announcing that Green’s younger … Read more

Jenna Bush Hager breaks down over deadly Texas flooding at Camp Mystic: ‘Mom was a counselor there’

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Jenna Bush Hager breaks down over deadly Texas flooding at Camp Mystic: ‘Mom was a counselor there’

Jenna Bush Hager is sharing her ties to Camp Mystic. The journalist, 43, opened up about the heartbreaking devastation at the Christian summer camp, after 27 campers and counselors died due to massive Texas floods. “My mom was a counselor there, but also so many of my friends were raised at this camp,” Bush Hager … Read more

Children’s cough syrup recalled due to possibly deadly food poisoning risk: ‘Stop using it immediately’

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Children’s cough syrup recalled due to possibly deadly food poisoning risk: ‘Stop using it immediately’

Parents: You might want to check your medicine cabinet. A New York-based pharmaceutical company is voluntarily recalling several batches of a popular children’s cough syrup over fears they may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to “stop using it immediately” if they have any of the affected lots … Read more

I exposed my cheating ex in the most deadly way at his job — women say it’s ‘10/10′ revenge

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I exposed my cheating ex in the most deadly way at his job — women say it’s ‘10/10′ revenge

R.I.P. to you and me, buddy!  With her deepest condolences, a scorned siren dumped her cheating Prince Charming in true femme fatale style.  “I was in bed lying next to him when I saw I had a new message request from a girl who he’d been messaging,” Melissa Viegas, 23, from Manchester, told Kennedy News, … Read more

Losing either of these two senses could be deadly, studies show

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Losing either of these two senses could be deadly, studies show

Losing these two senses could indicate potentially fatal health conditions, new research shows. Hearing loss has been linked to a higher chance of heart failure while people with a poor sense of smell are more likely to die of neurodegenerative, respiratory and cardiovascular complications, according to two new studies. Scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found … Read more

Seniors should avoid this vaccine after deadly complications discovered, FDA says

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Seniors should avoid this vaccine after deadly complications discovered, FDA says

Older adults are being warned against receiving the chikungunya vaccine before traveling. The Ixchiq vaccination, developed by Valneva to prevent the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023 as the first of its kind. The approval applies to anyone aged 18 and older who has a risk of being … Read more

The dangerous bedroom act that can go ‘from fun to deadly’

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The dangerous bedroom act that can go ‘from fun to deadly’

Nearly a third of young Australians are engaging – for pleasure – in a sex act that can go “from fun to deadly” in a matter of seconds, new research has found. Of the more than 54,000 people who took part in The Great Aussie Debate – a wide-ranging, 50-question survey news.com.au launched earlier this year, uncovering … Read more

Teacher with deadly allergy claims $13K honeymoon flight could kill her: ‘This is life or death for me’

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Teacher with deadly allergy claims K honeymoon flight could kill her: ‘This is life or death for me’

” ’Til death do us part” could be sooner than expected, she feared. A UK teacher fears her honeymoon flight could be her last as an airline has allegedly vowed to continue serving nuts despite her deadly allergy. “I thought Qatar Airways would be more understanding and accommodating of the allergy,” Bethany Roads, 27, told … Read more

Travel warning issued as popular tourist spot battles deadly virus: ‘Half the world’s population now at risk’

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Travel warning issued as popular tourist spot battles deadly virus: ‘Half the world’s population now at risk’

Travelers headed to Fiji this summer better pack more than just their swimsuits — they might want to add some serious bug spray.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just issued a warning for the tropical hotspot as dengue fever cases spike across the Western Pacific. Dengue, a potentially deadly virus spread by … Read more