CDC: Pet Food Safety
We all want our dogs and cats to have the best and healthiest food. However, just like our food, pet food and treats can sometimes be contaminated with germs. These germs can make pets and people sick. The good news is that you can take steps to keep your pets and family healthy. Safe food […]
FDA: Fragrances in Cosmetics
Many products we use every day contain fragrances. Some of these products are regulated as cosmetics by FDA. Some belong to other product categories and are regulated differently, depending on how the product is intended to be used. Here is information about fragrances that people often ask about: How to Know If a Fragrance Product […]
CDC: Hand Hygiene in Schools and Early Care and Education Settings
One of the most important ways staff and children in schools can stay healthy is by keeping their hands clean throughout the day. In fact, school-based and Early Care and Education (ECE) programs promoting hand hygiene can result in less gastrointestinal and respiratory illness and fewer missed days. That’s why it’s important to encourage cleaning hands at […]
FDA: Ozona Organics Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Liquid Probiotic Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 01, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 01, 2023 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary, Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness Company Name: Ozona Organics, LLC Brand Name: Ozona, Go Healthy Product Description: Liquid Probiotics for adults and toddlers; Probiotics for cats, dogs, swine, and equine Company Announcement Ozona […]
CDC: Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather!
Learn about heat-related illness and how to stay cool and safe in hot weather. High temperatures kill hundreds of people every year. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States. Take measures to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed. Getting too […]
FDA: Frito-Lay Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips Distributed in Pennsylvania
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 01, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 01, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Snack Food Item Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Soy and Wheat Allergen Company Name: Frito-Lay Brand Name: Doritos Product Description: Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips Company Announcement PLANO, Texas – August 1, 2023 – Frito-Lay has issued a […]
FDA: Rich Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg and Soy in Member’s Mark™ Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
SummaryCompany Announcement Date: July 25, 2023FDA Publish Date: July 25, 2023Product Type: Food & BeveragesAllergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared egg and soyCompany Name: Rich ProductsBrand Name: Member’s MarkProduct Description: Member’s Mark Breaded Mozzarella Sticks Company Announcement Rich Products of Buffalo, NY is recalling 15 cases of Member’s Mark Breaded Mozzarella Sticks because they may contain […]
CDC: Maintaining Your Brain Health
Healthy lifestyle choices and managing chronic health conditions can help keep your brain healthy. 7 Ways to Help Maintain Your Brain Health Studies show that healthy behaviors, which can prevent some kinds of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease may also reduce your risk for cognitive decline. Although age, genetics, and family history can’t […]
FDA: Cooperstown Cheese Company Recalls Products Because of Possible Health Risk
SummaryCompany Announcement: Date: July 21, 2023FDA Publish Date: July 21, 2023Product Type: Food & BeveragesReason for Announcement: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contaminationCompany Name: Cooperstown Cheese Company LLCBrand Name: Cooperstown Cheese CompanyProduct Description: Cheese Products Company Announcement Cooperstown Cheese Company of Milford, NY, is recalling 1400 pounds of cheese purchased, sold or distributed from June 21, 2023 to […]
CDC: Drowning Prevention
Drowning is a major public health issue that can be prevented. You can prevent drowning. Learn basic swimming and water safety skills Formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning. Children who have had swimming lessons still need close and constant supervision when in or around water. Build fences that fully enclose pools Construct and […]