Walmart Pasta Recall; ‘Ketamine Bladder’ in Kids; Panettiere’s Cause of Death

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Gias Foods of New York City is recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes; the product was distributed at Walmart stores nationwide, according to an FDA notice.

Children as young as 13 are showing up at a U.K. specialty hospital with ketamine-induced uropathy, also referred to as “ketamine bladder,” officials there said. (The Guardian)

In the coming November election, abortion will once again be on the ballot in several states. (NPR)

On a related note, half of women say they’ve been exposed to false claims when it comes to contraception. (KFF Health News via Stateline)

Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death was caused by the “toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine,” according to the Greenville County, South Carolina, coroner, who ruled the death an accident. (USA Today)

Otsuka ICU Medical is recalling one lot of its 0.9% sodium chloride injection due to a potential mixup with potassium chloride, according to an FDA notice.

And Global Mix of Middle Village, New York, is recalling herbal supplements niwali Tejocote Capsules and niwali Tejocote Pieces because an FDA analysis determined the products appeared to be yellow oleander, the agency said.

More patients are taking GLP-1 drugs without any clear medical reason to do so, researchers found. (New York Times)

Singer Lionel Richie, 77, underwent a cardiac procedure to treat atrial fibrillation and plans to be back on stage soon, his representative said. (USA Today)

In sports news, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will likely not play in the Wild Card Series after receiving a platelet-poor plasma injection to treat a sore right calf, his manager says. (NBC News)

So far, at least six major U.S. hospitals have shut down their gender transition services and agreed to pay fines to close out investigations by the Justice Department; some have even offered free care to former patients who want to detransition. (New York Times)

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb is eliminating 265 jobs at its Princeton, New Jersey location, marking the third round of layoffs in the state for the company this year. (Patch.com)

Actress Christina Applegate, who has multiple sclerosis, discussed her recent hospitalization and thanked fans for their support. (People)