Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
Florida CFO announces $1.4M in funds to protect firefighters from cancer-causing materials
Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, awarded $1.4M in grant money to help protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials.
Florida’s State Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, awarded $1.4M in grant money to help protect firefighters from dangerous cancer-causing materials.
High-protein diet may help fight cholera, study finds
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.
After years of tremors, one Tampa man gets his life back- no surgery required
At Tampa General Hospital, doctors are using a system called CyberKnife to treat patients without a single incision. There’s no need to fast, no anesthesia, no hospital stays, and no recovery time. Patients can go about their day immediately after treatment.
At Tampa General Hospital, doctors are using a system called CyberKnife to treat patients without a single incision. There’s no need to fast, no anesthesia, no hospital stays, and no recovery time. Patients can go about their day immediately after treatment.
Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns
While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.
While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.
From flight suits to fire rescue: How Dr. Cathy Carrubba revolutionized Tampa’s emergency care
A late doctor from Tampa is being remembered for revolutionizing emergency medicine.
A late doctor from Tampa is being remembered for revolutionizing emergency medicine.
Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.
New COVID variant has been detected in Florida: CDC
A newly identified COVID-19 variant is being monitored by federal health agencies after spreading to multiple states, including Florida. While early signs are raising some concern, experts say it’s still too soon to fully understand how significant the strain could become.
A newly identified COVID-19 variant is being monitored by federal health agencies after spreading to multiple states, including Florida. While early signs are raising some concern, experts say it’s still too soon to fully understand how significant the strain could become.
FDA warns 2 supplements sold at gas stations pose serious health risks
A new alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that consumers should avoid two supplement brands that could pose serious health problems.
A new alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that consumers should avoid two supplement brands that could pose serious health problems.
RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are declaring a war on microplastics.
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are declaring a war on microplastics.
Wawa recalls iced tea, lemonade, fruit punch over possible milk allergen, 100+ locations affected
Convenience store chain Wawa recalled bottles of iced tea, lemonade, and fruit punch that were sold at more than 100 stores along the East Coast.
Convenience store chain Wawa recalled bottles of iced tea, lemonade, and fruit punch that were sold at more than 100 stores along the East Coast.
Raw cheese maker recalls product “under protest" after FDA alert
A company that makes cheese from raw milk recalled several of its products after the Food and Drug Administration warned of a possible link to multiple E. coli cases.
A company that makes cheese from raw milk recalled several of its products after the Food and Drug Administration warned of a possible link to multiple E. coli cases.
Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66
Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.
Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
Lithia woman's life-changing wellness story spurred by peptides: 'I feel fantastic'
Peptides are being billed as the next big breakthrough in wellness, with more people turning to them for weight loss and anti-aging.
Peptides are being billed as the next big breakthrough in wellness, with more people turning to them for weight loss and anti-aging.
The benefits of peptides
Peptides are being billed as the next big breakthrough in wellness, with more people turning to them for weight loss and anti-aging. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Peptides are being billed as the next big breakthrough in wellness, with more people turning to them for weight loss and anti-aging. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health
Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.
Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.
Check your fridge: FDA warns of E. coli risk linked to Raw Farm-brand cheddar cheese
Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.
Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.
Pasco County baby nearly breaks records as one of the longest babies born, 'What a giant'
A Pasco County family is welcoming home a baby girl who is already drawing attention for her remarkable size.
A Pasco County family is welcoming home a baby girl who is already drawing attention for her remarkable size.
Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.