Key Republican Senator Says He Will Support Erica Schwartz for C.D.C. Director
Sheryl Gay Stolberg / nytimes - Senator Bill Cassidy, who is believed to hold the deciding vote in the Senate health committee for Dr. Erica Schwartz’s confirmation, had declined for days to say whether he would back her.
AI Summary: A leading Republican senator announced support for Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to lead the CDC, bolstering bipartisan momentum amid a contentious confirmation process. The endorsement could smooth Senate consideration by narrowing opposition and signaling pragmatic cooperation on public health leadership.
1.6 Million Egg Cartons Are Recalled Over Salmonella Risk
Alena Cerro / nytimes - The voluntary recall included eggs produced in Texas and sold under several brand names in six states, the Food and Drug Administration said.
AI Summary: The USDA-ordered recall removes roughly 1.6 million cartons (about 1.6 million dozen) of eggs after Salmonella contamination concerns surfaced. Retailers have been instructed to pull affected lots and consumers advised to discard or return suspect products. Regulators and producers are scrambling to trace the source and contain potential outbreaks.