Stino da Naplio’s Recalls 11,392 Pounds of Assorted Meat Products
Stino da Naplio’s is recalling 11,392 pounds of different meat products after an investigation discovered the products were being sold without undergoing a proper federal inspection.
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Massachusetts Says the Sackler Family at Fault for the Epidemic
Massachusetts’ lawsuit, originally filed in June in Suffolk County Superior Court, was the first by a state to pursue Purdue’s Sackler family directly and hold them personally responsible for contributing to the opioid epidemic.
Building a Wall Will Not Solve the Opioid Problem
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Congress, and the White House have long faced significant obstacles regulating pharmaceutical drugs. Because of this, policymakers are reluctant to regulate legal drugs and primarily target the illegal drug market instead.
General Mills Recalls Gold Medal Unbleached Flour Amid Salmonella Concerns
General Mills recently recalled certain 5-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour over concerns that it may be contaminated with salmonella.
Complaint: District’s Native Students Experience Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education plans to investigate allegations that the Wolf Point School District in Montana discriminates against Native American students by pushing them into underfunded programs and publicly reprimanding them, leading to suicides.
Wisconsin Continues to Use MAT in ERs to Help Addicts
Wisconsin Continues to Use MAT in ERs to Help Addicts
Drug Companies Motion for Gag Orders and Sanctions Against Plaintiffs
A new trend has emerged. Drug companies are filing motions for gag orders and sanctions against plaintiffs amid ongoing litigation.
State Submits Counterclaim in Malpractice Suit Using Pay-to-Stay Law
Cable was released from prison in 2017 after serving four-year sentence and subsequently submitted a malpractice claim. The state of New Hampshire filed a counterclaim using pay-to-stay.
Hospital Price Lists Can be Extremely Confusing to Patients
The federal government is requiring hospitals across the nation to post their standard prices on their websites starting this year. Consumer advocates and industry experts say this is a step in the right direction, but the lists are still confusing to patients.
American Heart Association Offers Opioid Care Courses
The American Heart Association (AHA) has begun to offer courses in treating opioid addiction specifically for healthcare professionals and laypersons involved in emergency care.