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UPI
3 days ago
- Health
- UPI
Salmonella outbreak prompts public health officials to recall beans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (headquarters pictured in Atlanta in February) hasissued a recall for frozen beans. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA July 17 (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a salmonella outbreak in several states linked to recalled frozen sprouted beans. "If you have any of these recalled products in your home, throw them out or return them to the store," the CDC said in a statement. Health officials also warned people not to eat, sell or serve the affected beans. As of Wednesday, 11 people had been infected. Illnesses have been reported in 10 states and date back to products from October 2024. Four people have been hospitalized. There have been no deaths reported, the CDC said. "The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses," the CDC release said. "This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for salmonella." The Chetak LLC Group recalled Deep Sprouted (Moth) 16 oz. and Deep Sprouted Moong 16 oz. varieties of the beans. The CDC said it can take up to four weeks to determine if a person becomes sick as part of the outbreak. The median age of the people sickened in this outbreak is 43, 55% of whom are men and 45% of whom are women. This week in Washington President Donald Trump stands with family members of fentanyl victims as he speaks before signing the Halt Fentanyl Act during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday. The bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances into Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Trump signs Bill to toughen penalties for fentanyl trafficking
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed legislation that strengthens criminal penalties for fentanyl, hailing it as a 'historic step toward justice' in his latest effort to address the public health crisis spurred by the deadly drug. 'Today we strike a righteous blow to the drug dealers, narcotic traffickers and criminal cartels,' Mr Trump said during a bill-signing ceremony July 16 at the White House, where he was joined by advocates from groups working to counter the epidemic, law enforcement officials and family members of people who died because of the drug. The Halt Fentanyl Act permanently designates all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs – the most restrictive classification – under the Controlled Substances Act. It will result in prosecution and strengthened criminal penalties for anyone who 'possesses, imports, distributes, or manufactures' illicit fentanyl-related substances similar to other Schedule I controlled drugs, according to the White House. 'Anyone caught trafficking these illicit poisons will be punished with a mandatory, 10-year minimum sentence in prison.' Mr Trump said. 'We'll be getting the drug dealers, pushers and peddlers off our street, and we will not rest until we have ended the drug overdose epidemic. 'It's been getting a little bit better, but it's horrible, it's horrible. We're going to end it once and for all,' he added. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore HSA launches anti-vaping checks near 5 institutes of higher learning Opinion The workplace needs to step up on mental health to match Singapore's efforts at the national level Business Market versus mission: What will Income Insurance choose? Singapore Singapore Zoo celebrates reptile baby boom, including hatchings of endangered species Life First look at the new Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa Business Singapore key exports surprise with 13% rebound in June amid tariff uncertainty Opinion AI and education: We need to know where this sudden marriage is heading Singapore Coffee Meets Bagel's Singpass check: Why I'll swipe right on that Mr Trump has seized on the public health crisis, using it as justification for his push to secure US borders and crack down on undocumented migration and for some of his tariffs. The president has levied additional duties on the three largest US trading partners – Canada, Mexico and China – in part over fentanyl trafficking. Mr Trump has been particularly critical of those countries, accusing China of not doing enough to stop the manufacture of precursor chemicals used to make the drugs, and of the US's continental neighbours for not halting the flow of fentanyl across borders. China in June moved to tighten controls over two chemicals used to make the drug, an apparent olive branch that offered to help maintain a fragile truce between the world's two largest economies on trade matters. 'China has been helping out. I mean, it's been, it's been a terrible situation for many years with fentanyl, but since I came here, we're talking to them, and they're making big steps,' Mr Trump told reporters earlier July 16. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid painkiller used to treat pain related to surgery or other complex conditions. It can be produced through relatively inexpensive means and distributed illegally. Illicit fentanyl has contributed to a rise in overdose deaths in the US over the past decade, a problem that has drawn concern from both parties and offered a rare area of cooperation between Democrats and Republicans. BLOOMBERG
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
China may start imposing death penalty for fentanyl trafficking: Trump
Trump said that the tariffs imposed on China are a penalty to make up for the losses incurred by the US due to the alleged trafficking of the drug ANI US US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that the US will work out a deal with China where the latter would give the death penalty to those who transport fentanyl drug into the US. Trump said that the tariffs imposed on China are a penalty to make up for the losses incurred by the US due to the alleged trafficking of the drug. "I have a very good relationship with President Xi of China, but I imposed a 20 per cent tariff on China because of the fentanyl. And I call it a penalty. It's a penalty because China delivers much of the fentanyl. Some people would say all of it. They deliver it into Mexico and even into our own country," he said. Trump signed the legislation to amend the Controlled Substances Act regarding the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. "We have a 20 per cent [tariff], so they pay billions of dollars and billions of dollars in damages for what they've done. And I think we're going to work it out so that China is going to end up going from that to giving the death penalty to the people that create this fentanyl and send it into our country, whether it's through other countries or directly," he added. Trump further said that such a deal with China should have been signed a long time ago. "I believe that we would have had that deal a long time ago. I shook hands with them, and then we had a rigged election, and we had somebody else come in, and they didn't know anything about a deal for the death penalty. The death penalty is going to be imposed on people from China who make fentanyl and send it into our country. I believe that's going to happen soon. But as of today, all fentanyl related substances will be banned forever, and those who traffic in these deadly poisons will be put behind bars for a very long period of time," he said. Trump further blamed his predecessor, Joe Biden, for the 'drug crisis' that he inherited as the former took office. "Today, we strike a righteous blow to the drug dealers, narcotic traffickers, and criminal cartels... and we take a historic step toward justice for every family touched by the fentanyl scourge... So, six months ago, we came into office and inherited the worst drug crisis in American history by far. They did nothing. For four long years, Joe Biden surrendered our borders to the most evil and vicious traffickers, networks, and everything else on the planet Earth, allowing foreign drug cartels to carve out a massive footprint. On American soil, we were doing nothing," he said. Trump further alleged that the open border policy allowed the fentanyl flood that allegedly posed a mammoth challenge for law enforcement officers. "This open borders nightmare flooded our country with fentanyl and with people that shouldn't be here, some of the worst people on Earth. And illicit drugs decimated American communities and left us with the largest law enforcement challenge in our country's history, and hopefully will always be the largest. I can't imagine anything being worse," he said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Trump Says China Will Sentence Fentanyl Traffickers To Death, Calls Tariffs On Beijing 'Penalty'
Last Updated: Trump said that the 20% tariffs imposed on China are a penalty to make up for the losses incurred by the US due to the alleged trafficking of the fentanyl drug. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that the US is set to work out a deal with China where Beijing would give the death penalty to those who transport the fentanyl drug into the United States. Highlighting the imposition of tariffs, Trump said that the 20% tariffs imposed on China are a penalty to make up for the losses incurred by the US due to the alleged trafficking of the drug. 'I have a very good relationship with President Xi of China, but I imposed a 20 percent tariff on China because of the fentanyl. And I call it a penalty. It's a penalty because China delivers much of the fentanyl. They deliver it into Mexico and even into our own country," he said. Trump signed the legislation to amend the Controlled Substances Act regarding the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. President Trump Participates in a Bill Signing Ceremony, July 16, 2025 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 16, 2025 'We have a 20 percent (tariff), so they pay billions of dollars and billions of dollars in damages for what they've done," Trump said, adding, 'And I think we're going to work it out so that China is going to end up going from that to giving the death penalty to the people that create this fentanyl and send it into our country, whether it's through other countries or directly." The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act represents a key priority for President Trump, who has claimed the illicit flow of fentanyl is one of the underlying reasons for his tariff threats against Canada, Mexico and China. The bill places all fentanyl-related substances, specifically, copycat versions of the drug, on the US Drug Enforcement Administration's list of most dangerous drugs, classifying them as Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act. (With agency inputs) view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 07:05 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
China may soon give death penalty for fentanyl traffickers, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that China might soon begin giving the death penalty to people who make and send fentanyl into the United States. Trump claimed that the US and China are working on a deal to take strict action against fentanyl traffickers."I have a very good relationship with President Xi of China, but I imposed a 20% tariff on China because of the fentanyl. And I call it a penalty. It's a penalty because China delivers much of the fentanyl. Some people would say all of it. They deliver it into Mexico and even into our own country," Trump Trump just signed a bipartisan bill cracking down on fentanyl alongside Americans who shared heartbreaking stories about losing their children, and @FoxNews @CNN @MSNBC did not air the could be more important than this? Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) July 16, 2025advertisementTrump said that the tariff is meant to make up for the damage caused by the drug. He added, "We have a 20 per cent (tariff), so they pay billions of dollars and billions of dollars in damages for what they've done. And I think we're going to work it out so that China is going to end up going from that to giving the death penalty to the people that create this fentanyl and send it into our country, whether it's through other countries or directly." He also said he believed this kind of agreement should have been made years ago. "I believe that we would have had that deal a long time ago. I shook hands with them, and then we had a rigged election, and we had somebody else come in, and they didn't know anything about a deal for the death penalty," Trump President Trump signed legislation to amend the Controlled Substances Act regarding the scheduling of fentanyl-related legislation cannot bring back our loved ones lost to fentanyl, but it will prevent countless deaths. The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 16, 2025He added, "The death penalty is going to be imposed on people from China who make fentanyl and send it into our country. I believe that's going to happen soon. But as of today, all fentanyl related substances will be banned forever, and those who traffic in these deadly poisons will be put behind bars for a very long period of time."TRUMP BLAMES BIDEN FOR 'WORST DRUG CRISIS IN HISTORY'Trump lashed out at former President Joe Biden and blamed him for the current fentanyl crisis in the US. According to Trump, Biden's open-border policy made the problem worse."Today, we strike a righteous blow to the drug dealers, narcotic traffickers, and criminal cartels... and we take a historic step toward justice for every family touched by the fentanyl scourge," Trump added, "So, six months ago, we came into office and inherited the worst drug crisis in American history by far. They did nothing. For four long years, Joe Biden surrendered our borders to the most evil and vicious traffickers, networks, and everything else on the planet Earth, allowing foreign drug cartels to carve out a massive footprint."Trump said that the flow of illegal drugs and criminals through open borders has caused huge problems for law enforcement. "This open borders nightmare flooded our country with fentanyl and with people that shouldn't be here, some of the worst people on Earth," he added, "Illicit drugs decimated American communities and left us with the largest law enforcement challenge in our country's history, and hopefully will always be the largest. I can't imagine anything being worse."- EndsWith inputs from Agencies Tune InMust Watch
