CDC: About Lead in Consumer Products
Key points Overview Lead can be found in some consumer products made in other countries and imported into the United States. Lead can also be found in collectible items no longer produced in the U.S. but passed down through the generations. Learn more about lead in consumer products. Exposure Lead in toys Some toys, especially […]
FDA: Hampton Farms Recalls Mixed Nuts
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 26, 2025, Hampton Farms is recalling Mixed Nuts Roasted Unsalted 8 oz. lot 23025 UPC 8 10111 02237 8 and Mixed Nuts Roasted and Salted 8oz. lot 23825 UPC 8 10111 02236 1 due to an undeclared hazelnut allergen. While hazelnuts are listed in the ingredient statement, they are not included in the […]
CDC: Raw Chicken Poisoning Warning
Key points Why it’s important In the United States, people eat chicken more than beef, pork, or turkey. When cooked, chicken can be a nutritious choice, but raw chicken can be contaminated with Campylobacter, Salmonella, or Clostridium perfringens germs. If you eat undercooked chicken, you can get food poisoning. You can also get sick if you eat other foods or beverages […]
FDA: Recall of First and Last Brand Tomato Sauce Products
First and Last Bakery, LLC of Hartford, CT, is recalling the following products due to a possible health risk identified by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The products were distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts through Big Y and potentially other retailers, starting on September 22, 2025, and continuing through 10/28/2025. Sales and production of […]
CDC: Raw Milk
What to know Overview Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, a process that removes disease-causing germs by heating milk to a high enough temperature for a certain length of time. It’s important to understand that raw milk can be a source of foodborne illness. While good practices on farms can reduce contamination, […]
FDA: Pharmacists Help You Use Medicines Safely
How often has this happened to you: You pick up a prescription at the pharmacy and later realize you have questions about something in the directions or warnings. Or you buy a nonprescription drug but aren’t sure about the correct dosage after reading the label. That’s where pharmacists come in. Whether at your local pharmacy […]
CDC: Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely
At a glance Why it’s important Turkey and its juice can be contaminated with germs that can make you and your family sick. Raw turkey can have Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, and other germs. Whether you’re cooking a whole bird or a part of it, such as the breast, you should take special care to prevent food poisoning. […]
FDA: What You Need to Know About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD
The FDA is working to answer questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD. Potential harm, side effects and unknowns You may have noticed that cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be available almost everywhere, and marketed as a variety of products including drugs, food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and […]
CDC: Raw Flour and Dough
AT A GLANCE Risks of raw dough Flour doesn’t look like a raw food, but most flour is raw. That means it hasn’t been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella. These harmful germs can contaminate grain while it’s still in the field or flour while it’s being made. Steps […]
FDA: Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix
If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, before driving or operating other heavy machinery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises you to make sure it is safe to do. Although many medicines will not affect your ability to drive, some nonprescription (also called over-the-counter, or OTC) and […]