CDC: About Folic Acid
Key points Why it’s important Folic acid is a form of folate, which is a B vitamin. It helps your body make new cells (for example, blood cells, brain cells, skin, hair, and nails). Every new cell in the body needs folate. Folic acid is especially important during early pregnancy, because it helps the neural […]
Recalling Nearly 37 Million Pounds of Frozen Food From Stores Including Trader Joes
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. has dramatically expanded its recall of frozen food products to nearly 37 million pounds after discovering that glass fragments may be contaminating a wide range of ready-to-eat and not-ready-to-eat chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products. The recall was expanded on March 9, 2026, by the […]
FDA: Mammography – What You Need to Know
Mammograms continue to be the best primary tool for breast cancer screening. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with some FDA-approved state certifying agencies, certify facilities to perform mammography. The FDA also clears, approves, and authorizes new mammography devices for sale in the U.S. Congress enacted the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) in 1992 […]
CDC: Improving Folic Acid Intake
Key points Populations impacted Research shows that some women in the United States do not get enough folic acid to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). Hispanic/Latina women are more likely to have a child born with an NTD than non-Hispanic White and Black women. Barriers to folic acid intake Research shows Hispanic/Latina women face unique […]
FDA: New Approach to “No Artificial Colors” Claims
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took additional steps to support the transition of our nation’s food supply from the use of artificial petroleum-based colors to alternatives derived from natural sources. Companies will now have flexibility to claim products contain ‘no artificial colors’ when the products do not contain petroleum-based colors. In the past, […]
CDC: About Cleaning and Disinfecting Pet Supplies
What to know Overview Pets, like people, naturally carry bacteria and other germs We love our pets. Many of us have pet dogs and cats, while some of us have pet reptiles, birds, rabbits, or other companion animals. It’s important to know that pets can sometimes carry germs, even if they look clean and healthy. […]
FDA: Sleep Problems – Tips for Better Sleep
Basic facts about sleep Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. Quality sleep helps boost your mind and mood and can help prevent health problems. Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep each night, but not everyone gets the sleep they need. Women are more likely than men to have sleep problems. Women experience […]
CDC: Be Prepared In Pet Safety in Emergencies
Key points Overview Emergencies come in many forms: fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, violent storms, and even terrorism. Leaving pets out of evacuation plans can put pets, pet owners, and first responders in danger. Pets left behind during a disaster are likely to be injured or lost. This can happen even if you try to […]
Savannah Bee Company Recalls Honey BBQ Sauce Nationwide
Savannah Bee Company has issued a nationwide recall of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard after discovering that some bottles were mislabeled and may actually contain a different product—Honey BBQ Sauce-Sweet—which includes wheat and soy that are not listed on the mustard variety label. The recall covers products distributed to retail stores, distribution centers, and directly to […]
FDA: Allergic to Sesame? Food Labels Now Must List Sesame as an Allergen
Sesame allergen labeling on food packages is required as of January 1, 2023. But you may not see sesame listed as an allergen on some products right away. If you or someone in your household is allergic to sesame, an important change is taking place to help you quickly identify foods that contain sesame. Sesame […]