CDC: Older Adults and Healthy Travel
If you are an older adult considering international travel, learn what precautions to take to stay safe and healthy during your trip. Before you travel Check CDC’s destination pages for travel health information. Check CDC’s webpage for your destination to see what vaccines or medicines you may need and what diseases or health risks are a concern […]
FDA: Treating and Dealing with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And it’s not just a childhood disease. ADHD may continue through the teenage years and into adulthood. There are three types of ADHD: Millions of Children Are Diagnosed With ADHD Studies […]
CDC: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums
Fast Facts Whole peaches, nectarines, and plums distributed by HMC Farms Investigators are working to determine if any additional fruit or products made with this fruit may be contaminated. What You Should Do What Businesses Should Do Listeria Symptoms Source: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/peaches-11-23/index.html
FDA: Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards
Happy holidays? Not if your pet gets sick. The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine discusses some unhealthy holiday temptations and how to keep your pets safe. Stocking Stuffers and Pet Treats If your dog received a stocking full of pet treats, make sure he doesn’t gobble them all up at once, making […]
CDC: Combating Bird Flu in Humans
Protective actions around birds The best prevention is to avoid sources of exposure The best way to prevent avian (bird) influenza (flu) is to avoid sources of exposure whenever possible. Infected birds shed bird flu virus in their saliva, mucous, and feces. People rarely get bird flu; however, human infections with bird flu viruses can happen when […]
FDA: The Nutrition Facts Label
In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated requirements for the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. FDA required changes to the Nutrition Facts label based on updated scientific information, new nutrition research, and input from the public. This was the first major update to the label in over 20 years. The refreshed […]
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 […]
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 […]