3rd death in NYC Legionnaires’ cluster as cases reach 74
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A third person has died in the Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side, the New York City Health Department announced. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the latest details.

Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive, FDA says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now saying the samples of lettuce that were collected from Taylor Farms that were linked to an outbreak of cyclospora, should be considered a false positive. 

Jennifer Finch, founding L7 bassist and songwriter, dies at 59

Jennifer Finch, the bassist, singer and songwriter best known for her work with pioneering rock band L7, has died at 59 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Taylor Farms recall: States where lettuce pulled over Cyclospora fears

Taylor Farms de Mexico’s statement detailing the recall on its products that contained iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to a Cyclospora outbreak lists what is included, as well as when and where those items were sold. 

Alaska cruise ship reports 3rd stomach illness outbreak in less than three months

A cruise ship that travels off the coast of Alaska during the summer has reported its third outbreak of stomach illnesses on board in less than three months.

Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands

Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

What is Code Purple air quality? What do Code Orange, Red and Purple mean?

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.

Taco Bell responds to fans after pulling lettuce following cyclospora outbreak

Taco Bell responded to fans via X after it pulled lettuce from one of its suppliers as federal investigators continue probing a fast-moving Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to restaurants in five states.

NYC air quality: Will there be relief this weekend?
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New York City is again dealing with dangerous air quality from smoke caused by the wildfires in Canada. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the latest details.

Cyclospora outbreak possibly linked to lettuce from Taco Bell supplier: Report

The possible source of the cyclospora outbreak has been linked to lettuce sold by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Merck's cholesterol pill Lipfendra wins FDA approval

Lipfendra, a new cholesterol pill, offers an alternative to help people reduce their risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.

Blood test could help identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's, study suggests

A blood test may help predict whether healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms within five to 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday.

Tylenol autism lawsuits revived by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue, ruling that a lower court improperly excluded expert testimony in cases.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: More states reporting cases of diarrheal illness

According to CDC data, 34 states are reporting a combined 1,645 cyclosporiasis cases as of July 15, but local and state health data show at least 6,756 cases in 38 states.