CDC Warning Listeria Outbreak
A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak. However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rare, but it can result in serious illness or death. Listeria is especially harmful if you are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened […]
Local Crime Has Increased by a Record-High 56% in U.S
This year’s record-high rise in local crime builds upon last year’s sharp increase. In addition to the 56% who say there is more local crime this year, 28% think there is less and 14% think the level has stayed the same. On the national front, beyond the 78% of Americans who currently think there is […]
Outbreaks of norovirus are on the rise
The CDC warns that outbreaks of norovirus are on the rise in 14 states. According to the CDC, between Aug. 1, 2022 and Jan. 8, 2023, there were 225 norovirus outbreaks reported to the CDC, compared to 172 outbreaks during the same period the previous season. Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting […]
Chocolate is good for your heart? FDA investigates
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced February 3, 2023 in a letter of enforcement discretion that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding the consumption of cocoa flavanols in high flavanol cocoa powder and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease for conventional foods, provided that […]