CDC: International Overdose Awareness Day Partner Toolkit
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. It’s a day to: Partner With Us Join us as an IOAD partner by using your voice and platforms to spread the message of ending overdose. This partner toolkit provides free resources, including key IOAD messages, social media content, and patient and provider […]
FDA: Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose
Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the nation’s overdose crisis. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that, when sprayed into the nose or injected, quickly reverses the powerful effects of opioids during an overdose. Everyone who overdoses with opioids, whether with a prescribed medicine or an illicit […]
FDA: Treating Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
FDA approved medications can help manage this disease that most commonly occurs in middle-aged and older dogs. Your nine-year old dog has been drinking a lot more lately and eating everything in sight. Plus, he’s losing hair and has a pot-bellied appearance. A visit to the vet and some diagnostic tests confirm that he has […]
CDC: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream
Food Safety Alert Recalled Food “Soft Serve On The Go” Ice Cream Cups On August 9, Real Kosher Ice Cream recalled all flavors of their “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. The outbreak strain of Listeria was found in “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups collected from the manufacturing location and from a sick person’s […]
FDA: Twin City Foods, Inc., Recalls Frozen Super Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 22, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 23, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness Company Name: Twin City Foods, Inc. Brand Name: Food Lion, Kroger and more Product Description: Frozen sweet corn and mixed vegetables Company Announcement August 22, 2023, Twin City Foods, Inc. of […]
CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Small Turtles
Public health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella linked to small turtles. Although any turtle can carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick, turtles with shells less than 4 inches long are a known source of illness. Always take steps to stay healthy around your small turtles. Turtles and Salmonella A federal law bans […]
FDA: What To Know If Your Child Wants Contact Lenses
These days, eyeglasses can look pretty cool. Still, the day may come when your child asks you for contact lenses. There are pros to consider — and cons. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates contact lenses and certain contact lens care products as medical devices. Contact lenses have benefits. They can be better for sports activities, […]
FDA: Stonewall Kitchen Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy, Wheat, and Peanuts in Peanut Butter Maltballs
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 14, 2023FDA Publish Date: August 14, 2023Product Type: Food & BeveragesAllergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared soy, wheat, peanut allergensCompany Name: Stonewall KitchenBrand Name: Stonewall KitchenProduct Description: Peanut Butter Maltballs Company Announcement Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine is recalling a limited amount of their Peanut Butter Maltballs (6oz.) because the product […]
CDC: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during and after a disaster. Everyone reacts differently, and your own feelings will change over time. Notice and accept how you feel. Taking care of your emotional health during an emergency will help you think clearly and react to the urgent needs to protect yourself […]
FDA: Unilever U.S. Voluntarily Recalls Select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix Products Due to Potential Undeclared Egg Allergen.
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 10, 2023FDA Publish Date: August 10, 2023Product Type: Food & BeveragesAllergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared eggCompany Name: Unilever United States Inc.Brand Name: KnorrProduct Description: Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – August 10, 2023 – Unilever United States Inc. is voluntarily […]