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This Week in Product Safety

The most important health findings from the past 7 days, curated from peer-reviewed journals, FDA alerts, and trusted health publications.Updated 13 May 2026

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After three decades of legal battles against food companies🍎 FoodNEW

Publisher’s Platform:  After over 30 years suing food companies, here’s what I won’t eat

After three decades of legal battles against food companies, a prominent food safety attorney has shared what personal experience has taught them about eating safely

Medium Concern
📰 News reportFood Safety News
1May 13, 2026
Insulin resistance during pregnancy💉 Medication & DrugsNEW

Insulin resistance during pregnancy linked to higher abdominal fat in girls

Girls born to mothers with higher insulin resistance during the third trimester are more likely to have more abdominal fat at age 7, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague. Maternal insulin resistance was not associated with body fat in boys, suggesting that girls may be more susceptible to the mother's insulin resistance during late pregnancy.

Medium Concern
📰 News reportMedical Xpress – Health
2May 13, 2026
Aging and Diet🍎 FoodNEW

Scientists reversed biological age in older adults with a 4-week diet change

A four-week diet change was enough to make some older adults appear biologically younger in a new University of Sydney study. Participants who reduced fat intake or shifted toward more plant-based protein showed improvements in key health biomarkers tied to aging. The strongest results came from a lower-fat, higher-carb diet, while people eating closer to their usual diets saw almost no change.

Medium Concern
🔬 Peer-reviewedScience Daily – Health
1May 13, 2026
Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity ja💊 SupplementsNEW

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs - BBC

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs  BBC Orforglipron for maintenance of body weight reduction: the double-blind, randomized phase 3b ATTAIN-MAINTAIN trial  Nature Lilly's Foundayo and lower-dose Zepbound helped people maintain weight loss after switching from higher doses of injectable incretin therapy in two late-phase trials  investor.lilly.com Patients don't regain much weight switching from injections to Lilly's weight-loss pill, study finds  Reuters Daily pill co

Medium Concern
📰 News reportGoogle Health News
3May 13, 2026
Dubai and Philippines invest in food testing labs🍎 FoodNEW

Dubai and Philippines invest in food testing labs

Foodborne viruses and nitrates are in focus

Medium Concern
📰 News reportFood Safety News
May 13, 2026
Choice of Tea or Coffee🥤 Beverages

Choice of Tea or Coffee Could Affect Risk of Osteoporosis in Older Women - ScienceAlert

Choice of Tea or Coffee Could Affect Risk of Osteoporosis in Older Women  ScienceAlert Tea vs coffee: Which one is actually better for your health?  saga.co.uk Is Tea Better Than Coffee? Science-Backed Comparison Explained  Business Connect India Tea vs coffee: Which is better for your bone health?  Indulgexpress

Medium Concern
📰 News reportGoogle Health News
4May 11, 2026
2 Hantavirus Cruise Passengers🦠 Disease & Outbreaks

2 Hantavirus Cruise Passengers Are Texas Residents (Live Updates) - Forbes

2 Hantavirus Cruise Passengers Are Texas Residents (Live Updates)  Forbes This American doctor thought he was going on vacation. He ended up treating hantavirus patients on the infected ship  CNN Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, government says  BBC Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak sparks international effort to track passengers  NBC News Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality  AP News

Medium Concern
📰 News reportGoogle Health News
5May 8, 2026
Stoltzfus Family Dairy Recalls Sour Cream and Onion Cheese C🍎 Food

Stoltzfus Family Dairy Recalls Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds Because of Possible Health Risk

Stoltzfus Family Dairy of Vernon Center, NY is recalling Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune

Medium Concern
🏛 Regulatory bodyFDA – Food Safety Recalls
8May 8, 2026
Why melatonin shouldn't be a bedtime go-to for kids💊 Supplements

Why melatonin shouldn't be a bedtime go-to for kids

If your child has trouble falling asleep, you are not alone. And when a child does not sleep well, it can affect everyone's sleep in the home. Many families are looking for a simple solution, and melatonin often feels like an easy one because it is sold over the counter and is widely seen as "natural." But natural does not always mean that it is risk-free or the right choice for your child.

Medium Concern
📰 News reportMedical Xpress – Health
4May 7, 2026
Controlled peanut intake🧸 Children's Products

Controlled peanut intake may reduce allergies in toddlers

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have successfully treated children aged 1–3 years with peanut allergies. The children slowly became accustomed to eating peanuts by consuming small amounts of them daily, which were gradually increased over time. The results are presented in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe.

Medium Concern
📰 News reportMedical Xpress – Health
18May 7, 2026
What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Blueberries🍎 Food

What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Blueberries Regularly - Verywell Health

What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Eat Blueberries Regularly  Verywell Health How blueberries, strawberries support brain and heart health  UT Physicians

Medium Concern
📰 News reportGoogle Health News
10May 7, 2026

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Plastic Tea Bags🥤 Beverages

Plastic Tea Bags Release Billions of Microplastics Per Cup

A McGill University study found that a single plastic tea bag releases approximately 11.6 billion microplastic and 3.1 billion nanoplastic particles into your drink at brewing temperature.

Medium Concern
🔬 Peer-reviewedEnvironmental Science & Technology / McGill University
19Nov 10, 2024
7 'Controversial' Supplements': Why💊 Supplements

7 'Controversial' Supplements': Why Experts Can't Agree - Verywell Health

7 'Controversial' Supplements': Why Experts Can't Agree  Verywell Health Supplementing Safely: 6 Things to Check Before Taking Dietary Supplements  University of Missouri Health Care Are dietary supplements really safe? Nutritionist reveals what's actually inside your vitamins  Hindustan Times FAQ: Science, Safety, and Market Trends Surrounding Multivitamins  Nutritional Outlook How taking a multivitamin every day can have huge impact on your body  UNILAD

Medium Concern
📰 News reportGoogle Health News
19May 2, 2026
IFC: Treat food safety as an investment🍎 Food

IFC: Treat food safety as an investment

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has released two reports on food safety and called for a broader and more long-term view of investments. The first report evaluates the return on investment (ROI) of food safety management systems (FSMS) and the second shares lessons from IFC-supported clients.

Medium Concern
📰 News reportFood Safety News
17Apr 29, 2026

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