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Tainted Tomato Cases Jump to 383 People in 30 States, D.C.
U.S. health officials still unsure whether outbreak is over

FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients
But experts also express concern about psoriasis drug's possible risks for children; action follows agency warning that drug label needs strengthening

Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe Without Ventilator
Helps control diaphragm

FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics
Drugs increase risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, agency says

FDA Narrowing Tainted Tomato Probe to One Cluster
Won't identify where, but calls it 'most fruitful' lead as victim number rises again in salmonella outbreak

FDA Warns Companies to Stop Selling Fake Cancer Cures
Fraudulent products present a safety hazard to the public, agency says

Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia
Affects about 5 million Americans

How to Have Your Tomatoes, and Eat Them, Too
FDA offers steps to help reduce your risk of salmonella poisoning

Tainted Tomatoes Likely From Florida or Mexico: FDA
Officials say salmonella contamination probably came from one source

228 People in 22 States Sickened in Ongoing Salmonella-Tomato Outbreak
Meanwhile, Congressional report faults FDA on food safety