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E-cigarette companies like Elf Bar were able to avoid paying US customs and taxes by taking advantage of China’s prohibition on flavored vaping products.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In only two years, a small, colorful vaping device called Elf Bar has become the most popular disposable e-cigarette in the world, generating billions in sales and quickly emerging as the overwhelming favorite of underage U.S. teens who vape. Last week, U.S. authorities publicly announced the first seizure of some of the

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The FDA has discovered dangerous levels of lead in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that produced contaminated fruit pouches.

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Monday that inspectors in the United States discovered dangerously high amounts of lead in cinnamon at a factory in Ecuador, where applesauce pouches were being produced with the contaminated ingredient. It has been reported that the recalled pouches have caused numerous illnesses in American children. According to officials,

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Lawyers representing a woman in Kentucky who wants to terminate her pregnancy have withdrawn their legal action.

Lawyers for a woman in Kentucky who filed a lawsuit seeking the right to terminate her pregnancy have decided to retract the lawsuit after discovering that her embryo no longer has a beating heart. The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky stated in a court document on Sunday that they will voluntarily drop the lawsuit

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Here is important information about the dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes.

A rising outbreak of salmonella poisoning, linked to tainted whole and pre-cut cantaloupe, has caused illness in hundreds of individuals and resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people in the United States and Canada. Officials in charge of health are cautioning individuals, stores, and dining establishments against purchasing, consuming, or serving cantaloupe without

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A federal organization has rejected Georgia’s proposal to allow pharmacies to distribute medical cannabis.

The federal government is cautioning Georgia against moving forward with its proposal to become the initial state to permit pharmacies to distribute medical cannabis products. According to recent reports, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning to pharmacies on November 27th stating that distributing medical marijuana is a violation of federal law. The Georgia

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Some families credit autism therapy for aiding their children. However, proposed Medicaid reductions in Indiana may make it inaccessible.

Shaunna Thompson was struggling to find childcare for her daughter Abbie. In 2022, Abbie was expelled from daycare due to her erratic behavior. Thompson eventually found a in-home provider but was informed that Abbie’s behavior was too much to handle every day. Thompson’s experiences inspired her to seek help for her daughter, who was also

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As the year 2023 approaches, face masks have become a common sight in the American landscape.

NEW YORK (AP) — The scene: A crowded shopping center in the weeks before Christmas. Or a warehouse store. Or maybe a packed airport terminal or a commuter train station or another place where large groups gather. There are many individuals present, but upon observation, it is evident that one thing is noticeably missing: face

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Quaker Oats is recalling certain granola products due to potential contamination with salmonella.

Quaker Oats issued a recall on Friday for multiple granola items, such as bars and cereals, due to potential salmonella contamination. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Salmonella infections can result in symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. In rare instances, this bacterial illness can be deadly. PepsiCo’s brand, Quaker,

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