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Controversy Surrounds Judge’s Decision To Make Morning-After Pill Available For All Ages Without Prescription

A federal judge’s order Friday that the government must make the morning-after pill available over the counter for females of all ages has sparked nationwide conversation and controversy.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/05

Bumble Bee Recalls Tuna Products That May Not Be Sealed Properly

Bumble Bee Foods has issued a voluntary recall of several tuna products that do not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

2013/03/07

Electronic Cigarettes Banned Inside RivCo Buildings

Inland Empire smokers trying to kick the habit with so-called electronic cigarettes will have to do so outdoors, thanks to an approved ban by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/29

Small Turtles Being Blamed For Multistate Salmonella Outbreak

Turtles may be a popular household pet but they are being blamed for a multistate Salmonella outbreak, mostly in young children.

2012/07/04

Voters To Decide Whether Genetically Modified Food Will Get Special Label

California voters will soon decide whether to require special labels for food made from genetically modified ingredients, in a closely watched test of consumer attitudes about the merits of genetically engineered crops.

2012/06/12

Huntington Beach Company Announces Shitake Recall

A Southern California company is recalling dried mushroom slices sold at Costco Wholesale stores that may have been contaminated with chemicals.

2012/05/23

Inventor Of Zicam Gets 3 Years Probation For Unapproved Bird Flu Remedy

The man who invented Zicam was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation for illegally marketing an unapproved drug he claimed could prevent and treat bird flu.

2012/04/26

FDA: Frozen Oyster Recall After Norovirus Cases

Asian food distributor Korean Farm is voluntarily recalling certain Assi brand frozen oysters from Korea after the Food and Drug Administration says they were linked to a norovirus outbreak that sickened three people in Washington state.

2011/11/05

FDA Panel Votes Against Avastin For Breast Cancer Treatment

In a decision that could affect millions of women, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel found that the best-selling cancer drug in the world should not be used on breast cancer patients.

2011/06/29

LA Man Claims Homemade Drugs May Reverse SARS

Sami Arshak Yanikian, 62, was found guilty on two misdemeanor counts of introducing unapproved drugs into interstate commerce, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

2011/03/23

Similac Infant Formula Recalled Over Possible Bug Contamination

Drugmaker Abbott Laboratories said Wednesday it is recalling millions of containers of its best-selling Similac infant formula that may be contaminated with insect parts.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2010/09/22