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Norovirus, Covid-19 variant, measles, WV food dye ban, and USDA Local Food cuts

Your Local Epidemiologist

Here’s the public health news you can use to start your week. Some virus stuff, but also a lot happening in the nutrition world. What this means to you: If signed into law, the ban will go into effect in 2028. Figure by YLE Bottom line That’s your public health dose for the week!

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The Dose (January 3)

Your Local Epidemiologist

Here’s the public health news you can use this week. Class I designations are reserved for products with the highest possible health risk, meaning there’s a “reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

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FDA updates definition of 'healthy' on food labels for first time in 30 years

The Hill

A new rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will update what it means for food to be labeled healthy for the first time in 30 years, a move that aligns with current nutrition science and is meant to help consumers better navigate food labels. Its critical for the future of our country that food be a vehicle for wellness.