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E. coli Outbreak Tied to Graziers Raw Milk Cheese: 13 Sick, Over Half Young Children

By Plainly Now News Desk Published September 27, 2026

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CDC and FDA link 13 E. coli illnesses in nine states to recalled Graziers raw milk cheese; eight people were hospitalized and over half are young children.

FDA Issues Rule Swapping “Animal” for “Nonclinical” in Drug Regulations; Rule Says It Adds No New Requirements

By Plainly Now News Desk Published September 21, 2026 Updated September 27, 2026

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An FDA direct final rule replaces animal with nonclinical in drug regulations, adds no new requirements, and takes effect Feb. 4, 2027 unless FDA withdraws it.

FDA approved four COVID-19 vaccines Aug. 27; CDC’s own guidance still hasn’t caught up

By Plainly Now News Desk Published September 17, 2026 Updated September 27, 2026

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The FDA approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for people 65+ and high-risk groups Aug. 27, 2026; the CDC’s own guidance page has not been updated to match.