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After 2 infant formula botulism outbreaks, families ask if warning signs were missed Original
Foodborne illness outbreaks have repeatedly made headlines this summer. Dozens of families whose babies were sickened by contaminated infant formula say they fear their children — and the questions surrounding what happened to them — are being forgotten. Two infant botulism outbreaks tied to powdered formula remain under investigation.
After 2 infant formula botulism outbreaks, families ask if warning signs were missed
Baby Hank was rushed to the hospital after his body went limp. Doctors determined he had ingested the botulism toxin. Photo: Mazziotti Family
Courtroom closed? Tracking chemical companies' donations as they sought liability shields
For years, Americans who said that the weedkiller Roundup caused their cancer have fought its maker, Bayer-Monsanto, in court, and the company paid out billions. In 2026, the battle moved out of the courtroom and into the halls of power. Now, we're following the money, the politics and the fight over whether potential plaintiffs will still have their day in court. When Teri McCall's husband died of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, she never suspected the weedkiller he'd used on their farm.
What drove EPA to toss its own risk assessment of PFAS toxins in sludge? We found out
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Environmental Protection Agency said it was "very engaged with the public" before making its decision to scrap a major study examining the risks of spreading treated human waste on America's farmland. We reviewed every public comment posted to the EPA's website and found a clear pattern that raises new questions about whose voices carried the most weight.
What drove EPA to toss its own risk assessment of PFAS toxins in sludge? We found out
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Environmental Protection Agency said it was "very engaged with the public" before making its decision to scrap a major study examining the risks of spreading treated human waste on America's farmland. We reviewed every public comment posted to the EPA's website and found a clear pattern that raises new questions about whose voices carried the most weight.
What drove EPA to toss its own risk assessment of PFAS toxins in sludge? We found out
What drove EPA to toss its own risk assessment of PFAS toxins in sludge? We found out
EPA head dismisses questions about 'devastating' toxins on America's farms
Devastation from PFAS has been documented in several states including Maine, Texas and Michigan. (Photo: SBG)
EPA head dismisses questions about 'devastating' toxins on America's farms
WASHINGTON (WJLA) — For months, we've been reporting on an invisible threat to farms, food and families: Forever chemicals lurking in fertilizer that's a staple on some farms. We've seen the devastation firsthand, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused our interview requests and direct questions - until now. In our first face-to-face conversation with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, he used some interesting words to describe our line of questioning.
EPA head dismisses questions about 'devastating' toxins on America's farms
WASHINGTON (WJLA) — For months, we've been reporting on an invisible threat to farms, food and families: Forever chemicals lurking in fertilizer that's a staple on some farms. We've seen the devastation firsthand, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused our interview requests and direct questions - until now. In our first face-to-face conversation with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, he used some interesting words to describe our line of questioning.
EPA head dismisses questions about 'devastating' toxins on America's farms
WASHINGTON (7News) — For months, we've been reporting on an invisible threat to farms, food and families: Forever chemicals lurking in fertilizer that's a staple on some farms. We've seen the devastation firsthand, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused our interview requests and direct questions - until now. In our first face-to-face conversation with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, he used some interesting words to describe our line of questioning.
EPA head dismisses questions about 'devastating' toxins on America's farms
WASHINGTON (WJLA) — For months, we've been reporting on an invisible threat to farms, food and families: Forever chemicals lurking in fertilizer that's a staple on some farms. We've seen the devastation firsthand, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused our interview requests and direct questions - until now. In our first face-to-face conversation with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, he used some interesting words to describe our line of questioning.
EPA head dismisses questions about 'devastating' toxins on America's farms
WASHINGTON (WJLA) — For months, we've been reporting on an invisible threat to farms, food and families: Forever chemicals lurking in fertilizer that's a staple on some farms. We've seen the devastation firsthand, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused our interview requests and direct questions - until now. In our first face-to-face conversation with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, he used some interesting words to describe our line of questioning.
States take on toxic heavy metals in infant formula and baby food as FDA stalls
More than five years after our first investigations into toxic heavy metals in baby food and infant formula, a growing number of states are taking matters into their own hands. Maryland, California, Vermont and New York are all pursuing legislation aimed at reducing babies' exposure to toxic metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury—areas where the Food and Drug Administration has yet to establish enforceable national limits for infant formula.
States take on toxic heavy metals in infant formula and baby food as FDA stalls
States take on toxic heavy metals in infant formula and baby food as FDA stalls Critics say more needs to be done to ensure the safety of infant formula universally (Photo: SBG)
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