CDC: Your Survival Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel
Wherever your travels may take you, be prepared when it comes to your health before, during, and after travel. Before You Go Take these steps to prepare for your travels aboard and anticipate issues that might arise. Check your destination for country-specific health risks and safety concerns. You should also know your health status before you make travel plans. […]
FDA: Immunization
Immunization happens when a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. Getting vaccinated is one of the safest and most effective ways of preventing infectious diseases. What is immunization? When disease-causing viruses or bacteria (germs) invade the body, our immune systems are activated to attack them. Vaccines work by mimicking these germs so that […]
CDC: Clean Up Safely After a Disaster
General Safety Tips Get the right safety gear If sewage is involved, make sure to wear the following during your cleanup: Use teams to move heavy/bulky objects Pace yourself Cleaning up your home can be a big job. Be sure to take care of yourself: Take precaution when using a chainsaw Stay safe in hot […]
FDA: Real Kosher Ice Cream Recalls Soft Serve on the Go Cups Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 09, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 09, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination Company Name: Real Kosher Ice Cream Brand Name: Soft serve on the go Product Description: Soft serve ice cream and sorbet cups Company Announcement Real Kosher Ice Cream […]
CDC: Stay Safe During a Wildfire
Stay safe during a fire. Pay attention to local weather forecasts, especially those that may affect fire conditions, and always follow instructions given by local emergency management officials. Protect yourself from smoke. When wildfires create smoky conditions it’s important for everyone to reduce their exposure to smoke. Wildfire smoke irritates your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. It can make […]
FDA: Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Specific Lots of Butter Flavored Popcorn
Summary Company Announcement Date: August 08, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 08, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages, Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk Company Name: Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. Brand Name: Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. Product Description: Butter Flavored Popcorn Company Announcement Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc. of York, PA is voluntarily recalling two lots of […]
CDC: Basic Facts about Mold and Dampness
How common is mold in buildings? Molds are very common in buildings and homes. Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow […]
FDA: Vaccines Protect Children From Harmful Infectious Diseases
Vaccines are essential to getting children off to a healthy start in life and keeping them healthy as they grow up. Because immunization programs of the 20th and 21st centuries have been so successful, many parents today have never seen the many vaccine-preventable diseases that were once common. They may not realize that those infectious […]
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 […]
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 […]