CDC: Antibiotic Do’s & Don’ts
What You Can Do With U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week approaching from November 18-24, its important to understand proper how to use them properly. Smart use of antibiotics is the best care. Here are some steps you can take to use antibiotics appropriately so you can get the best treatment when you’re sick, protect yourself from […]
FDA: Halloween Safety Tips: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses
Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines. Whether your Halloween plans are for adults or kids, there’s plenty to consider before choosing a costume, putting on makeup, and eating a bag full of treats. To help you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and happy Halloween, here are some tips from […]
CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Fresh Diced Onions
Recalled Food Gills Onions brand fresh diced onion products What You Should Do What Businesses Should Do Symptoms of Salmonella Source: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/thompson-10-23/index.html
FDA: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Protect Your Pet from Heartworms Year-Round
The bad news: Heartworm disease can be fatal to dogs, cats, and ferrets. The good news: You can protect your pet from this disease. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Heartworms can infect your pet year-round and preventing them is much easier, and healthier, for your pet than getting heartworms in the […]
CDC: Protecting Youth from Harms of Vaping
Parents and educators—including teachers, administrators, and coaches—can play an important role in protecting youth from e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. As students go back to school, it’s the perfect time to educate them about the dangers of vaping. E-cigarettes are electronic devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol, or a mix of small […]
Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Your medicine is for you. What’s safe for you might be harmful for someone else. The best way to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines is through a drug take back program — or you can do it at […]
CDC: Zika Virus and Pregnancy
Zika is a virus spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. What we know What we have learned about Zika and pregnancy When the Zika outbreak began, there were many unknowns. Since then, we have learned a lot about Zika virus infection […]
Tiffany Food Corp Recalls Mini Fruit Jelly Cups Because of Possible Choking Hazard
Summary Company Announcement Date: October 19, 2023 FDA Publish Date: October 19, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: May pose a choking hazard Company Name: Tiffany Food Corp. Brand Name: Tiffany Food Corp. Product Description: Mini Fruit Jelly Cups in lychee, mango and assorted flavors Company Announcement Tiffany Food Corp of Brooklyn, […]
CDC: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
What are adverse childhood experiences? Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). For example: Also included are aspects of the child’s environment that can undermine their sense of safety, stability, and bonding, such as growing up in a household with: Please note the examples above are not […]
Nature’s Path Organic Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles
Summary Company Announcement Date: October 19, 2023 FDA Publish Date: October 19, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages, Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Peanut Company Name: Nature’s Path Organic Foods Brand Name: Nature’s Path Organic Product Description: Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles, Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles Company Announcement VANCOUVER, BC (October 18, 2023) […]