Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling all batches of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 500mg and 1000mg at the consumer level. Certain tested batches were above the acceptable daily intake limit for the impurity N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The pharmaceutical company…
The FDA, the CDC, and other partners are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections that may be linked to salads produced by Fresh Express, sold under the Fresh Express name or store brands ALDI Little Salad Bar, Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco Signature Farms, ShopRite Wh…
Washington, D.C. -- The FDA is warning the public about a sharp increase in hand sanitizers that are supposed to contain ethanol, but have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, known as wood alcohol, can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
(The Center Square) – The nation's unemployment rate continues its slow decline even as more than 1.3 million Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week.
The Center Square) – The U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move threatened by President Donald Trump in May and formalized this week.
Following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day, protests erupted across the country, and then across the world - from France to Japan and even Syria.
(The Center Square) – States with fewer restrictions are doing better economically than states that put in place more stringent lockdowns to slow the spread COVID-19, according to an analysis of jobs data by 50economy.org.
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A packaging mistake has led to a voluntary recall on a limited quantity of Family Size RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches (packaged in 21.6 oz cartons). Mondelēz Global LLC announced the recall after finding that some products have packaging that indicates that the product is the cheese variety,…
Harrisburg, Pa. – Some landlords are exploiting the COVID-19 crisis by demanding sex acts or inappropriate sexual favors from cash-strapped tenants. In response to this, U.S. Attorney David J. Freed announced that in coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr…
The neo-Nazi group, National Socialist Movement, that had scheduled a rally in Williamsport for April before it was canceled has requested another date to gather in Brandon Park.
Danville -- Early detection is one of the key factors in treating cancer before it spreads. There are some routinely performed, well-known tests for certain types of cancers - mammograms for detecting breast cancer and colonoscopies to detect colon cancer, for example - but what about all of…
Summer in the United States is going to look different in many ways this year given how the coronavirus pandemic has upended life. For many Americans, it’s still unclear if sports will be played and whether large gatherings will be held. Vacation plans remain up in the air for millions.
Washington, D.C. -- On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps) benefit increases. The total increase amount is $2 billion, which represents a 40% increase in monthly SNAP benefits. T…
The U.S. is experiencing issues with the nation's blood supply as blood drives are canceled, delayed, or modified thanks to the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Prescription drug abuse, accidental poisonings, and overdoses are frighteningly prominent in the U.S., and research shows that the majority of these drugs are obtained from family and friends. In many households, getting a hold of potentially dangerous drugs is as easy as raiding the bathroo…
Small businesses are vital to keeping our neighborhoods alive and feeling like home, and COVID-19 has ravaged many of them, leaving them uncertain about their futures. Most relief measures thus far have been in the form of loans, which must be paid back, but the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has …
Washington, D.C. -- Earlier this week, the National Safety Council (NSC) along with over 50 partner organizations sent a request to Vice President Mike Pence urging the federal government to provide COVID-19 testing to workers who are at risk and providing essential business services.
Washington, D.C. -- Pennsylvania's Attorney General Josh Shapiro and 13 other state Attorneys General across the nation have sent a letter demanding that the Environmental Protection Agency take back a March 26 memorandum that called for a reduction in civil enforcement of federal environmen…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has begun their "Path Forward" program this week, which will try to address how Americans and businesses can return to working safely, successfully, and sustainably.
Washington, D.C. -- A group of 48 legislators including Congressman Fred Keller (R - Pa.) coordinated their efforts to submit a letter to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to request additional help for dairy farmers whose businesses have been devastated by COVID…
Washington, D.C. -- This week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released the 2020 edition of "Drugs of Abuse," the DEA's guide to the country's most commonly abused and misused drugs. The guide provides information about each drugs effects on the body and mind, overdose potential, or…
Major cities across the Northeast are now seeing significant improvement in air quality similar to the improvements seen in Italy and China during coronavirus lockdowns.
