CDC: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Key points Overview RA is an autoimmune disease RA limits physical activities and social connections RA can be managed Signs and symptoms RA symptoms include: Flares and remission People with RA may experience: Things that increase risk for RA The causes of RA are not known. Smoking Smoking can increase your risk of getting rheumatoid […]
FDA: Africa Imports Issues Voluntary Recall of Organic Leaf Powder
Africa Imports is voluntarily recalling its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder (1 kilogram box) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In […]
CDC: Vision Impairment and Falls Among Older Adults
Key points Know the risk Older adults with impaired vision or who are at risk for vision impairment often have other chronic conditions. These may include diabetes, stroke, and heart disease, which also increase the risk of falling. In addition, some medicines taken for these conditions have side effects like dizziness and muscle weakness, which […]
FDA: Muffin Recall At Blue Oven Bakery, Inc.
Government Agency Partner Announcement Cincinnati, Ohio (October 31, 2025) Blue Oven Bakery, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall on their english muffin for misbranding due to the milk allergen not being declared on the label. The english muffin was sold fresh as a baked product in a 13.04 oz sealed plastic bag. These products have […]
CDC: Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Vision
Key points Vision screenings and eye exams As your child grows, their eyes can change quickly. Your child’s pediatrician will likely screen your child’s vision as part of their regular checkups. If they find signs of a vision problem, they may recommend an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam. A vision screening is an exam used […]
FDA: Oven Dried Fish Recall
Product Details: Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to discontinue use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. African Food on Wheels Inc. of Bronx, NY is recalling 28 boxes of Product, because it is a dried, un-eviscerated (internal organs not removed) fish greater than 5 inches […]
CDC: Preventing Vision Loss
Key points Vision health tips Have a comprehensive eye exam. You may not have any symptoms or eye problems. But visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to be sure. Some people also don’t realize they could see better with glasses or contact lenses. A dilated eye […]
FDA: Sween Company Issues Product Recall
Company Announcement E.A. Sween Company announced the recall of one of its products, due to the potential presence of foreign particles (plastic) within the product. Affected product involves the Deli Express® BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich (UPC 0-41433-13087-2). The affected lot codes are identified in the table below. Retailers have been instructed to remove affected products […]
CDC: Firearm Violence and Injury Prevention
What is a firearm injury? A firearm injury is a gunshot wound or penetrating injury from a weapon that uses a powder charge to fire a projectile. Weapons that use a powder charge include handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Injuries from air- and gas-powered guns, BB guns, and pellet guns are not considered firearm injuries as […]
FDA: Recall of Whatcom Blue and Farmhouse Cheese Products
October 26, 2025, Peterson Company of Auburn, WA is voluntarily recalling Twin Sisters Creamery brand item# 28855 Whatcom Blue and item# 29608 Farmhouse Cheese products which were made from raw milk because they may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and E. coli O103. E. coli Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes […]