FDA: Vitamin D for Milk and Milk Alternatives
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for human health. It comes in many forms. The two major forms are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Vitamin D without a subscript represents either vitamin D2 or vitamin D3 or both. The major function of vitamin D is to help with the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in […]
CDC: About Horse Flu
At a glance Background The influenza viruses that cause “horse flu” are “equine influenza viruses” or “EIVs.” EIVs originally spread from birds to horses. Historically, EIVs have been type A influenza viruses belonging to two subtypes: H7N7 and H3N8. Evolving viruses The EIV H7N7 subtype was first reported in the 1950s and last reported in the 1970s. It […]
FDA: Sugars That Are Metabolized Differently Than Traditional Sugars
Some sugars used by manufacturers in foods and drinks you buy may be different than what you traditionally think of as sugar, like sucrose or table sugar. These sugars meet the chemical definition of a sugar, but they are metabolized, or used by your body, differently than traditional sugars like sucrose. For this reason, they […]
CDC: About Cat Flu
Key points Effects Causes Cats can be infected with influenza viruses and can spread influenza viruses to each other (cat-to-cat). Though uncommon, cats can be infected with avian influenza (bird flu) or human seasonal influenza viruses. Some scientific studies suggest that it is not uncommon for people to infect cats with seasonal influenza viruses. Less […]
FDA: Carbonated Soft Drinks
What You Should Know about Carbonated Soft Drinks The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensures that carbonated soft drinks are safe, sanitary, and honestly labeled. In fact, FDA has established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) for carbonated soft drinks, which describe the basic steps manufacturers and distributors must follow to make sure carbonated soft drinks […]
CDC: About Dog Flu
Key points Signs and symptoms Canine influenza, also known as dog flu, is currently caused by an influenza A(H3N2) virus that spreads in dogs. Dog flu likely poses a low threat to people. Canine influenza A(H3N2) viruses are different from seasonal influenza A(H3N2) viruses that commonly spread among people. To date, there is no evidence […]
FDA: Avoid Use of Non-Edible Food Decorative Products
FDA is advising home and commercial bakers to avoid using glitter and dust products to decorate cakes and other food items unless the products are specifically manufactured to be edible. The agency has become aware that some non-edible decorative glitters and dusts are promoted for use on foods. Home and commercial bakers need to be […]
CDC: Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonella Henselae)
Key points Transmission People become infected with Bartonella henselae from the scratch of domestic or feral cats, particularly kittens. Cats can have fleas that carry B. henselae bacteria. These bacteria can be transmitted from a cat to a person during a scratch that is contaminated with flea feces (poop). Infected cats that lick a person’s open wound or bite can […]
FDA: Sodium Reduction in the Food Supply
The FDA encourages nutritious diets that support health and wellness. The U.S. faces an ever-growing epidemic of preventable diet-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Improving nutrition offers one of the greatest opportunities for reducing these and other chronic illnesses and premature death. The FDA promotes nutritious eating patterns by encouraging industry […]
CDC: H5 Bird Flu Current Situation
What to know Current situation H5 Bird Flu Human Cases in U.S. CDC streamlined H5 bird flu updates with routine influenza data updates and updated reporting cadences to reflect the current public health situation. As such, the following changes were made to this page: Data on the number of people monitored and tested for bird […]