CDC: Prevent Mosquito Bites
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Mosquito Bites Use insect repellent Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents with one of the active ingredients below. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Find the right insect repellent for you by using EPA’s search tool. Tips for babies […]
FDA ALERT: Voluntary Recall belVita Breakfast Sandwich Products
Company Announcement EAST HANOVER, NJ – July 3, 2023 – Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products, manufactured in the United States and sold nationwide, due to the possibility that the products may contain undeclared peanut resulting from cross-contact on a single manufacturing line. People who have an allergy […]
CDC: Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism: Travel to Another Country for Medical Care Traveling to another country to get medical care can be risky. Learn about the risks and how to minimize them. Traveling Internationally for Medical Care Each year, millions of US residents travel to another country for medical care which is called medical tourism. Medical tourists from the […]
FDA Alert: Fry Daddy’s Brand Issues Allergy Alert
Company Announcement Walker, Michigan – Fry Daddy’s Brand is voluntarily recalling its Party Mix in all flavors and sizes due to undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The company is committed to the safety and […]
CDC: UV Radiation
Taking steps to protect yourself from the sun is a year-round responsibility. Protect yourself and others from the sun with shade, a shirt, or sunblock (SPF 15+) all year long. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of non-ionizing radiation that is emitted by the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds. While it has some benefits […]
FDA: Facts about Dietary Supplements
If you take any vitamins or minerals, you are likely using a dietary supplement. Before you decide to take a supplement, you should know that the FDA does not approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness or their labeling before they are sold to the public. Dietary supplement companies are responsible for ensuring that […]
CDC: Tracking in Action: Extreme Heat
Extremely hot weather can make you sick. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed to protect yourself. The Tracking Network provides data and tools that you can use to see how extreme heat may affect your health. CDC’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (Tracking Network) is a dynamic surveillance system that provides information and data about […]
FDA: Facts about Sunscreen
The FDA regulates sunscreens to ensure they meet safety and effectiveness standards. Manufacturers are required to conduct certain tests before their sunscreen products are sold. How you use sunscreen, and what other protective measures you take, makes a difference in how well you are able to protect yourself and your family from sunburn, skin cancer, and early skin […]
CDC: Air Quality
Today’s the day to start thinking about air quality. What can you do? Pay attention to the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is a tool that tells you when high levels of air pollution are predicted and tells you how air pollution affects your health. Finding the AQI is easy. It’s on the Web, on […]
FDA: Handling Food Safely While Eating Outdoors
Picnic and barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. But these warm weather events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As food heats up in summer temperatures, bacteria multiply rapidly. To protect yourself, your family, and friends from foodborne illness during warm-weather months, safe food handling when […]