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 […]
CDC: Preventing Food Poisoning
At a glance Overview Some foods are more likely to contain germs that can make people sick. These risky foods can spread germs to you, surfaces in your home, and other foods and cause food poisoning. Know which foods are riskier and take simple steps to reduce your risk of food poisoning. Riskier foods Some […]
FDA: Know Which Medication Is Right for Your Seasonal Allergies
The pollen count is sky-high. You’re sneezing, your eyes are itching, and you feel miserable. Seasonal allergies are real diseases that can interfere with your life. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, the medical term for seasonal allergies and hay fever, can also trigger or worsen asthma and lead to other health problems, such as sinus infections (sinusitis) […]
CDC: Diabetes and Cultural Foods
Key points Diabetes and healthy eating If you have diabetes, you probably know how important healthy eating is for managing your blood sugar. And you may have thought, “Does this mean I have to give up all the foods that I love and grew up with?” Many people connect to their culture through the foods they […]
FDA: Voluntary Recall Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Company Announcement Date: December 05, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Undeclared Milk Company Name: Lil’ Turtles Brand Name: Grandma Belle’s Product Description: Tomato Basil Soup Lil’ Turtles is recalling all lots of its Grandma Belle’s Tomato Basil Soup for misbranding due to the milk allergen not […]