Paxton Joins Comment Letter Against Vaccine Mandate for CMS Healthcare Employees
Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined several states in a comment letter against the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which requires vaccination of all healthcare workers at CMS facilities throughout the country.
Procter & Gamble Recall Aerosol dry Conditioner and Shampoo
To date, Procter & Gamble has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall and is conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.
FDA Focused on Modernizing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
This plan is designed to help the FDA and our partners enhance the speed, effectiveness, coordination and communication of foodborne outbreak investigations.
Wellness Vaping Products with Unproven Health Claims are on the Rise
Some vaping products are being illegally offered for sale with unproven health or wellness claims, including improving mental clarity or treating tumors or asthma.
NIFA Invests over $7M for Food and Agricultural Non-Formal Education
NIFA recently awarded 11 grants in the Food and Agriculture Non-formal Education program.
Mental Health Arts Contest Seeking Entries
To raise awareness of mental health issues, the annual Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest is announcing its call for submissions from Dec. 1, 2021 until March 15, 2022.
International Golden Foods, Inc Recalls Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk
International Golden Foods, Inc of Bensenville, IL is voluntarily recalling certain lot codes of the Al kanater brand tahini.
Leftovers: Let’s Keep the Best Part of Thanksgiving Safe
Keep your favorite leftovers safe by following these food safety steps.
Let’s Talk Turkey: Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline is available all week and even on Thanksgiving Day to answer your questions.
Paxton Joins Nationwide Investigation Into Instagram’s Impact on Young People
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook.
FDA Authorizes Marketing of Virtual Reality System for Chronic Pain Reduction
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized marketing of EaseVRx, a prescription-use immersive virtual reality (VR) system.
Coalition to Stop Title X Funds for Abortions
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multistate coalition filing an amicus brief in federal court, seeking to prevent Title X funds from being used to subsidize abortions
Paxton Files Lawsuit Against Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration challenging its “Vaccine Mandate Rule.”
Paxton Files Motion to Stop Biden’s Vaccine Contractor Mandate
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop President Biden’s unlawful vaccine mandate.
When to Give Children Cough and Cold Medicines
Although most colds in children don’t cause serious complications, they can cause stress and worry in parents and caregivers.
Paxton Defends Senate Bill 8 in the U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney General Ken Paxton defended Texas’ Senate Bill 8 in the U.S. Supreme Court.
FDA Strengthens Safety Requirements for Breast Implants
The USDA took several new actions to strengthen breast implant risk communication.
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
Members of the committee are chosen based on their expertise in microbiology, risk assessment, epidemiology, public health, food science, and other relevant disciplines.
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses
Despite consistent reductions in the occurrence of Salmonella in poultry products, more than 1 million consumer illnesses due to Salmonella occur annually.
Drive-Thru Flu Shots Available Friday
Nueces County Public Health District will offer flu shots for $20 at a drive-thru vaccination clinic.