CDC: Hepatitis A
What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A virus can cause liver disease. Hepatitis A virus is found in the stool (poop) and blood of infected people. People infected with hepatitis A virus can spread it to others. You can be infected with hepatitis A virus if you Symptoms can appear quickly and may include fever, fatigue, […]
FDA: Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh Expands Recall to Include Additional Order Numbers of Fresh Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella
Summary Company Announcement Date: November 15, 2023 FDA Publish Date: November 16, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Salmonella contamination Company Name: Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh Brand Name: Malichita Product Description: Fresh Cantaloupe Company Announcement For Immediate Release, November 15, 2023 SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which […]
CDC: Salmonella Linked to Dry Dog Food
People in this outbreak got sick from touching recalled dog food, touching things like dog bowls that contained the dog food, or touching the poop or saliva of dogs that were fed the dog food. Most of the sick people in this outbreak are infants. Take steps to handle dog food safely every day. Recalled Pet Food […]
FDA: What It’s Like to Quit Smoking
Each Quit Attempt Is a Step Forward If you or a loved one are among the 34 million U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes in this country, and want to quit smoking, either for the first time or to make another attempt, do not give up, and know that you are not alone. Cigarette smoking remains […]
CDC: Lead Warning – Kids Applesauce
Summary Multiple states have reported potential cases to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of high blood lead levels (BLLs) in children consuming recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce products that have high levels of lead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to advise clinicians and health departments […]
FDA: Heart Disease
Heart disease refers to several conditions that affect the heart. In the United States, it affects more than 1 in 10 adults (30 million) and is the leading cause of death for people of most racial and ethnic groups (responsible for about 1 in 4 deaths). Heart disease may not be diagnosed until a person […]
CDC: What is Swimmer’s Itch?
Swimmer’s Itch FAQs Swimmer’s itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals. These parasites are released from infected snails into fresh and salt water (such as lakes, ponds, and oceans). While the parasite’s preferred host is the specific […]
FDA: How Sweet It Is: All About Sweeteners
Whether it’s to cut down on the number of calories they consume or any of a variety of other reasons, some people choose sweeteners other than sugar. Sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and stevia-derived substances, for example, are widely used ingredients in foods and beverages marketed as “sugar-free” or “diet.” Some of the products also are […]
CDC: Last-Minute Travelers
If you are a last-minute business traveler, returning to your home country for a family emergency, or traveling internationally on short notice for another reason, you can still plan for safe and healthy travel. Pretravel Checklist Even if you are leaving soon, there are steps you can take to prepare for a safe and healthy […]
FDA: Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that happens when your blood sugar level is too high. An estimated 30 million people in the United States are living with diabetes. About 1 in 4 people living with diabetes don’t know they have it. Diabetes disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minorities and other diverse groups. What is diabetes? Diabetes […]