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Check your medicine cabinet, Louisiana.

Reckitt is recalling thousands of Woolite Delicates bottles sold on Amazon due to possible bacterial contamination. Here's what you need to know.

Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of select Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals due to possible wood contamination in certain products. The recall affects specific batches of Butternut Squash Ravioli, Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Party Size Chicken Lasagna, distributed nationwide between September 2024 and March 2025. Nestlé took action after receiving consumer complaints, including one potential choking incident. Customers should check batch codes and dispose of affected products immediately. Stay updated on refund options and official recall notices from Nestlé and the FDA.

When speaking with reporters about the measles outbreak, Senator Cassidy said "It’s going to be in Lake Charles. It’s going to be in Lafayette and Baton Rouge."

Trader Joe’s is recalling its Organic Acai Bowls due to potential plastic contamination, urging customers to discard or return the product for a full refund. The recall affects 10-ounce packages sold under the Trader Joe’s brand. While no details have been provided about the source of the contamination, the company is taking precautionary measures to ensure customer safety. Customers with concerns can contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or via email.

A NY doctor faces a $100K fine in Texas and criminal charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills across state lines. Could this case set a legal precedent?

Sen. Bill Cassidy is pushing back on Louisiana’s decision to stop promoting vaccines, arguing it will make immunization harder for parents. Here’s what he had to say.

Spring may still be weeks away, but it’s never too early to start preparing your garden in Southwest Louisiana! While the ground might not be ready and a few cold snaps are still in the forecast, now is the perfect time to get ahead. Start propagating seeds indoors for cool-season vegetables like lettuce, kale, and broccoli, and begin mapping out your garden layout. With guidance from the LSU AgCenter’s Vegetable Planting Guide, you can plan for a successful growing season and be ready to plant as soon as the weather warms up. Stay tuned as we walk through each step of the process in the coming weeks!

The Louisiana Department of Health is changing its policies about vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19 shots. Here’s what it means for residents.

Louisiana residents may soon face fewer options in over-the-counter decongestants as the FDA considers removing phenylephrine-based medications. Here’s what you need to know.

Louisiana health officials have issued an emergency recall after more than a dozen people fell ill from contaminated oysters. Find out which areas are affected.

Louisiana residents are being warned by the FDA to check their refrigerators for a recalled vegetable sold at Walmart.

The Bloodstained Men & Their Friends, an anti-circumcision activist group, are launching a week-long protest across South Louisiana, beginning in Lafayette on February 5. The group aims to raise awareness about what they call a violation of human rights.

Discover why experts predict certain Texas cities could be targeted in a nuclear war.

The FDA has announced a ban on Red 3, a controversial food dye linked to cancer. Find out how this decision will impact the snacks and candies loved in Louisiana.

Months after a deli meat recall affected Louisiana grocery stores, inspection records have revealed disturbing conditions, including “unidentified slime,” “green mold,” and “meat scraps” left on equipment.

Texas is seeing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with infants and unvaccinated individuals most at risk. Learn how to protect your family and prevent the spread.

Louisiana is seeing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with babies and unvaccinated individuals at greatest risk. Learn how to protect your family.

The Louisiana Department of Health reported Monday that the patient who was hospitalized with the first case of avian influenza, bird flu, in Louisiana and the United States passed away.

A possible FDA ban on Red 3 could mean major changes for popular snacks and candies in Louisiana. Learn why this dye is under scrutiny and what it means for you.