USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert

The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide. 

Blowing dust triggers air quality alert for parts of Minnesota until Friday night

Strong winds and blowing dust in the forecast have led the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to issue an air quality alert for the northwest and west central parts of the state until Friday night.

Glass particles detected in recalled cancer treatment drug, FDA says

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.

Hantavirus cases growing across the U.S.
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Hantavirus cases are growing across the U.S. with officials keeping an eye out for more, including one possible case in Minnesota. It comes after an outbreak that began on a cruise ship last month. As many as 16 states are now on the list, and the CDC is reassuring that this is "not the next pandemic" in the making.

3M faces new lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ pollution in Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has filed a new lawsuit against 3M over PFAS "forever chemical" pollution, arguing that some contamination is tied to work for the U.S. military and the case should be moved to federal court.

Recall: Hundreds of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contain kratom, FDA says

The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.

Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival

A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.

Maple Grove nurses authorize strike to demand better staffing, retention

Nearly 600 nurses at Maple Grove Hospital voted to authorize a strike after a year of contract talks as nurses demand better staffing, retention and workplace protection.

Hantavirus cases continue to be monitored
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Health officials are monitoring a Minnesotan who had contact with someone aboard the cruise ship linked to the hantavirus outbreak who tested positive. Officials say the risk to the public remains low as additional passengers are being monitored.

Hantavirus latest: Minnesotan potentially exposed
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The Minnesota Department of Health says one Minnesotan had a "brief" exposure to someone who tested positive for hantavirus. 

Skin cream sold nationwide recalled after staph bacteria found

A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.

 Hantavirus cases continue climbing, 11 confirmed
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The number of hantavirus cases connected to a cruise ship has climbed to 11 after another passenger tested positive. Meanwhile, officials say one American has tested positive, while another American is showing symptoms. FOX’s Caroline Shively reports. 

Three King County, WA residents monitored for rare Andes hantavirus

Three King County residents are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.