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An FDA inspection of a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing facility led to the discovery of “significant violations,” including bacteria in water used to make toothpaste and a black “mold-like” substance. The FDA sent a warning letter Nov. 5 to parent company Colgate-Palmolive, which was publicly released Tuesday, detailing how microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products during a May inspection of a Sanford, Maine, facility. Tom’s of Maine said in a statement Wednesday that it is working with the FDA and remedying issues raised from the May inspection. Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which can cause infections in the blood and lungs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — was recovered in multiple water samples from June 2021 to October 2022. That water was used to manufacture Tom’s Simply White clean mint paste and for the final rinse of numerous equipment cleaning processes, the letter said. The bacteria Ralstonia insidiosa was also recovered from water points of use. “Batches manufactured after these incidents were released based on the microbial testing of the finished OTC product despite the quality of the water used as a component or to clean the equipment,” the FDA letter said. Another bacteria, Paracoccus yeei, was found in a final batch of the product Wicked Cool! anticavity toothpaste. “Your investigation concluded, without sufficient justification, that the growth was due to sample contamination. The batch was released based on retest results,” the warning letter said. An FDA investigator also observed a “black mold-like substance” at the base of a hose reel and behind a water storage tank at the facility, which was within a foot away from equipment used for toothpaste production. The letter noted that Colgate-Palmolive/Tom's of Maine said the black substance, found in a space susceptible to "moisture accumulation" was cleaned. Tom's of Maine toothpaste contained bacteria-contaminated water, FDA says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed highly pathogenic form of bird flu in a person in Oregon. The infected person is linked to a previously reported outbreak tied to a commercial poultry operation in the state, where the virus has been confirmed in 150,000 birds, the state health authority said. A total of 52 people from seven states have tested positive in the U.S. this year as the virus has infected poultry flocks and spread to more than 500 dairy herds, the CDC said. All the cases were farm workers who had known contact with infected animals, except for one person in Missouri. Health officials did not provide more details about the individual infected in Oregon, but said there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission and the risk to the public is low. CDC confirms Oregon’s first human case of bird flu

If you recently bought organic carrots, it might be time to check your fridge. Grimmway Farms said in a news release that some of its organic whole and baby carrots sold at many grocery store chains, including Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Whole Foods and Target, may have been contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The carrot producer, headquartered in Bakersfield, California, voluntarily recalled the carrots after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that they may be associated with an outbreak. So far, there have been 39 cases, 15 hospitalizations and one death across 18 states, according to the CDC. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, which most severely affects children under 5 years old and the elderly, can cause bloody diarrhea, severe stomach cramps and vomiting, according to the CDC. In rare cases, it can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure and even death. E. coli usually spreads through animal or human feces and can then contaminate food and water. Grimmway Farms shipped the recalled carrots to distribution centers in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and sold them under multiple labels, including Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Bunny-luv, Nature's Promise, Simple Truth, Good & Gather and 365. Grimmway Farms has shared pictures of all the affected labels. Carrots sold at Trader Joe's, Wegmans and other chains recalled due to E. coli risk

In what would eventually prove to be a tight, 1990s-esque, cold weather, low-scoring thriller between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, momentum appeared to be shifting toward the Ravens late in the first quarter. Baltimore was lucky to be trailing only 3-0 after a fumble and missed field goal on two of its first three drives. But the defense had just stuffed the Steelers on a 4th-and-1 run, setting up the offense with great field position. The Ravens were only able to pick up 14 yards after the turnover on downs. Fortunately, they had set up their kicker — the second-most accurate in NFL history — for a 50-yard field goal to tie the game. Except he missed for the second straight time, keeping Pittsburgh in front. The Ravens ultimately fell to 7-4 after a hard-fought, 18-16 loss to their bitter rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Sunday. It was a game with massive implications, as the winner would take over first place in the AFC North — and thus be in the driver’s seat to host a playoff game. The Steelers won scoring exclusively via field goal, with kicker Chris Boswell hitting all six of his attempts. The Ravens, on the other hand, missed two field goals in the narrow defeat. And that’s become a concerning trend. All four of Baltimore’s losses this season have been in one-possession games. And in all four of those losses, kicker Justin Tucker has missed at least one field goal. Kickers missing kicks is not a new phenomenon — unless that kicker is Tucker. Entering the 2024 season, Tucker was the most accurate field-goal kicker in NFL history, converting 90.2% of his attempts, the only player at or above the 90% threshold. His accuracy has taken a tumble this season, however, as Tucker has made only 16 of 22 field goals through 11 games. It’s a shocking fall from grace from a player who had become a legitimate weapon for Baltimore. The all-time great NFL kicker who suddenly can't make field goals

Note: watch The Grand Tour better than this There have been countless Nissan GT-R special editions over its lifetime, but what if you were to pick your favourite bits from all of them to create the ultimate GT-R? If you're a particular fan of the R33, perhaps it'd look something like this. You see, this is a one-of-87 R33 N1 chassis (the N1 was slightly lighter with no ABS and a race-prepped engine) that pinches design elements from the 400R, with the RB26 engine modified to produce close to 800bhp. Good grief. Built by Aussie tuner Andrew Hannason and his team at Legendary Garage over three years, the car is an N1 but fitted with original 400R bumpers, side skirts and diffuser, while the vented bonnet and carbon-tipped rear wing are also genuine. In period each N1 was finished in ‘QM1 White’, just as this car is. Hannason has even sourced the Rays Nismo ‘LM1 GT1’ five-spoke alloys and furnished them with blue accenting. Yeah, stunning. Mechanically, things are a little more bespoke. The 800bhp output is courtesy of an original N1 block, but with forged internals using parts from renowned aftermarket brands like HKS and PRP. So there’s a stronger pair of turbos, a bigger intercooler and titanium valves under the bonnet. No word on performance figures, but the standard R33’s 0-62mph time of 5.4s and 156mph top speed should both see significant improvements. The R33 was also the first-ever production car to lap the ‘Ring in under eight minutes, but these changes should nudge it close to the time of a modern R35. Inside, you’ll spot original 400R front seats, steering wheel and floor mats, with Hannason apparently having to spend a particularly large chunk of time sourcing the latter. There’s a five-speed manual shifter perched right in the middle of all this retro goodness too. TG very much approves. “The N1 is a little misunderstood,” Hannason told TG. “It’s a rare car and was never sold to the public, but was a homologation for teams and Nissan executives to take racing. “The 400R on the other hand, while a rare specification, is by no means a rare car. Nismo took even base R33 GTR models off the production line and turned them into 400Rs. What I’ve done is take an N1 and added tributary 400R styling to it, which is how I believe the 400R should have been done in the first place.” Hannason has also confirmed that this Frankenstein's monster will be going under the hammer at some point in the near future, though a guide price is yet to be announced. The ultimate Nissan GT-R project? This R33 has an N1 chassis, 400R styling and 800bhp | Top Gear

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