As reports of dog illnesses linked to Purina’s Pro Plan food caused a stir on TikTok in recent weeks, a Purina spokeswoman said that the rumors “are not true and that our food is safe to feed.”
The F.D.A. is investigating the sources of cinnamon and other ingredients produced outside the U.S. as the possible cause of lead poisoning in dozens of children. Advocates are urging mandatory testing of lead in food.
A UConn star blamed calamari for a rough weekend at the Final Four, putting it on a long menu of meals that have altered the course of sporting events.