Arizona company recalls 6.5M pounds of beef due to possible salmonella contamination

TOLLESON, Ariz. (KSAZ) - An Arizona company is recalling just over 6.5 million pounds of beef due to possible salmonella contamination. JBS Tolleson, Inc. is recalling 6,500,966 pounds of various, non-intact raw beef products that may be contaminated with salmonella, the USDA announced on Thursday.

Study: Processed meats linked to cancer

Eating processed meats such as bacon and sausage could increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.

Calls to National Sexual Assault Hotline spike during Dr. Ford testimony

Thursday's testimony on Capitol Hill from the accuser of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, brought back some painful and powerful memories for victims of sexual assault.

First West Nile virus death reported in DuPage County

A senior citizen in DuPage County has died from a West Nile infection, marking the west suburban area’s first fatality from the virus in 2018.

Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders recalled due to high levels of lead

Approximately 110,000 Boy Scouts neckerchief sliders have been recalled over lead content, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Wednesday.

CDC: 80,000 people died of flu last winter in US

The U.S. government estimates that 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter -- the disease's highest death toll in at least four decades.

First U.S. medicinal marijuana kitchen to open in Tempe

TEMPE, Ariz. (KSAZ) -- The Mint Dispensary is taking "edibles" to the next level, and launching the country's first full-service cannabis kitchen in Tempe this October.

Rare, dangerous disease found in mosquito

A rare but dangerous disease has been detected in Georgia. DeKalb County officials say they've identified Eastern Equine Encephalitis at a mosquito surveillance site. 

Chicago mayor looks to curb youth smoking, e-cigarette use

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he's proposing new measures aimed at cutting down on youth smoking, vaping and electronic cigarette use.

Household cleaning products may be making children fat, study suggests

Everyday household cleaning products may be producing unintended consequences for children. According to a study, disinfectants have the ability to change gut bacteria, potentially leading to higher body mass index (BMI).

Researchers: Roller coaster rides can dislodge kidney stones

Every year, a journal called the “Annals of Improbable Research” awards spoof prizes to researchers whose scientific achievements make people laugh - then think.

2M US teens use vaping to smoke marijuana, survey finds

A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.

New cancer vaccine shows 100% success rate in mice

In a recent study, a group of researchers tested a new cancer vaccine against melanoma. Researchers from the Scripps Research Institute of California and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center did a drug discovery search with over 100,000 compounds. Through testing, they found one that stimulated immune system into action in mice. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Bob Evans, Meijer brand sausage links recalled, may contain plastic

The Agriculture Department says Bob Evans Farms is recalling nearly 47,000 pounds of pork sausage links because it might contain pieces of plastic.