March 20, 2023

maternal mortality

High Cost of Pregnancy: Maternal mortality rates increase dramatically with black women bearing the burden

The U.S. maternal mortality rate increased to 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 from 23.8 in 2020, according to data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Iffath Abbasi Hoskins, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said this is a stunning 40% increase in preventable deaths …

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Updated – Scenic Fruit Company Recalls Frozen Organic Strawberries and Frozen Organic Tropical Blend Because of Possible Health Risk

March 17, 2023, this press release is updated to include the states that Aldi sold Simply Nature frozen organic strawberries. (The following press release was issued by the FDA).  Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon is recalling frozen organic strawberries sold to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, PCC Community Markets, and frozen organic tropical …

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Perrigo Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula

Dublin, Ireland – March 17, 2023 – Perrigo Company plc is issuing a voluntary recall of certain lots of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula in the U.S., that were manufactured at the Company’s Gateway Eau Claire, Wisconsin manufacturing facility from January 02, 2023, to January 18, 2023. This product is being recalled out of …

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