Tag: U S Food And Drug Administration

Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli Includes Nine Cases in Nebraska

The CDC reports 49 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) across 10 states, with nine linked to Nebraska's Lincoln-Lancaster County, Douglas County, and Sarpy-Cass. Investigations suggest McDonald's Quarter Pounders may be involved. Public health agencies are cooperating to identify cases. STEC poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

KDHE, FDA and CDC Warn Consumers Not to Use Diamond Shruumz Products

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment warns against consuming Diamond Shruumz products due to severe illness reports in multiple states. The FDA has issued a recall, investigating 58 cases of illness, including hospitalizations and a potential death. Consumers are urged to stop using the product, seek medical attention if symptomatic, and contact the manufacturer for a refund.

Federal And Kansas Health Leaders Tout Potential Benefits Of New Antiviral COVID-19 Pill

By Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Public health and emergency response leaders say a new antiviral COVID-19 pill awaiting...

Kansas Adopts FDA, CDC Guidelines for Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas will adopt the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for...

FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

TOPEKA – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for people 16 years of age...