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The FDA has issued a recall of Sportmix Pet Food. The call comes after more than two dozen dogs have died after ingesting specific lots of Sportmix pet food. The pet food contained potentially deadly levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a a toxin produced by the Aspergillus flavus mold that at high levels can cause sickness and potentially death in pets. Four lots of Sportmix dog food and two additional lots of Sportmix cat food had been recalled.
16 states across the US broke a grim record on Friday, reporting their highest total of people hospitalized for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Business Insider reports that since last fall, cases of COVID-19 have surged nationwide, particularly following the end of the holiday season. Alabama, Arkansas, Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia were hit hardest. Record hospitalizations were also seen this week in Arizona, California, Delaware, and Maine. The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for two COVID-19 vaccines at the end of 2020. However, a slow rollout means it will be many months before all who want a vaccination are immunized.
We love our dogs. We want them to eat the best dog food possible. But, with so many choices, how do you know which one is the best? Business Insider ranked the best dog foods on the market, comparing dozens of brands. Dog foods have nutritional profiles and ingredients that are appropriate for the unique needs of different dogs. Orijen makes the best dog food you can buy with fresh locally sourced ingredients. Every recipe is packed with protein, limited in carbohydrates, and loaded with natural flavor.
The covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is one big step closer to the public. A group of outside experts assembled by the FDA largely voted to recommend the vaccine. The vaccine was recommended for emergency use in people ages 16 and older. The over eight-hour advisory committee meeting featured presentations and discussions. However, several members said they were uncomfortable recommending its use to people ages 16-17. The limited data available right now, according to Gizmodo.
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted an emergency use authorization for an at-home Covid-19 test ki. The kit will be available as an over-the-counter item, and not require a prescription to purchase it. The LabCorp Pixel COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit will be available to anyone 18 and older. According to CNN, the kit uses nasal swab s to collect samples for testing. The samples are then sent to a LabCorp facility for testing. Positive or invalid results are delivered back to the consumer by phone or through a healthcare provider.
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