FDA: Have You Given Blood Lately?
Every day, hospitals throughout the U.S. transfuse blood or blood components, such as platelets, to save the lives of people who are in car crashes, and victims of fires and other emergencies. Blood is also needed for many people with life-threatening illnesses and others undergoing routine surgeries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]
CDC: Small Business Safety and Health
Key points Overview In 2021, there were approximately 6.3 million businesses in the United States with employees, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In regard to small businesses The definition of a “small” business varies widely, particularly as it relates to workplace safety and health. The characteristics that distinguish a smaller business from a larger […]
FDA: Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert
November 3, 2025, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of its Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars that may contain undeclared wheat. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The affected product is Häagen-Dazs […]
CDC: About Skin Exposures and Effects
Key points Overview Most efforts to address chemical hazards have focused on breathing chemicals in rather than absorbing through skin. Because of this, researchers have developed many ways to assess the effects of chemicals that workers inhale. However, there are fewer methods to assess skin exposures. Skin Notation Profiles NIOSH assigns skin notations for individual chemicals or […]
FDA: ByHeart Broadens Voluntary Recall While Investigation Continues
[New York, NY] – ByHeart a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that it is expanding its voluntary recall to include all batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack™ nationwide. This action is being taken in close collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), despite the fact that no […]
CDC: Silica and Worker Health
Key points Overview Silica dust is made up of small particles that can become airborne during work activities with materials that contain silica. Particles that are small enough to be inhaled deep into the lungs are called respirable. Crystalline silica is typically found in: The most common form of crystalline silica is quartz. However, it […]
FDA: Moonlight Companies Voluntarily Recalls California-Grown Products
October 29, 2025 (Updated November 8, 2025) – Moonlight Companies is voluntarily recalling California-grown conventional yellow and white peaches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer […]
CDC: Limb Reduction Defects
Key points What it is Limb reduction defects occur when the arm or leg fails to form completely. The defect is referred to as a “limb reduction” because a limb is reduced from its normal size or is missing. Some babies will have limb reduction defects affecting both arms and legs. Babies and children with […]
FDA: JFE Franchising, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Recall Associated with a Nationwide Peach Recall
Houston, TX (November 3, 2025) – JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston, TX, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of products containing California-grown yellow and white peaches because they may be contaminated with Listeria Listeria monocytogenes is commonly known for causing fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and may also lead to stillbirth in severe cases. People exhibiting […]
CDC: Osteoarthritis
Key points Overview Osteoarthritis is a disease that breaks down one or more joints in the body. OA is common among adults 45 and older. But it is not a regular part of aging. U.S. adults with osteoarthritis About 33 million U.S. adults have OA. Signs and symptoms People with OA may experience a wide […]