Revolution Farms Announces the Voluntary Recall of Lettuce Because of Possible Health Risk
Company Announcement Revolution Farms of Caledonia, Michigan is voluntarily recalling the listed products packed between 3/3/23 and 3/11/23, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals […]
New Funding Announced to Evaluate Exposure to Environmental Hazards
The ATSDR Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE) cooperative agreement program will award $13.95 million to fund 30 state health departments to evaluate past and present exposure to environmental hazards and to prevent future exposures. The cooperative agreement will provide $69.8 million (projected) to 30 state health departments over the next […]
Wellness Natural USA Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews in SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars
Company Announcement Wilmington, DE, March 31, 2023 – Wellness Natural USA Inc. of Wilmington, DE is voluntarily recalling a single lot of its SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar in the United States, which is sold in a 15-count variety pack that contains two other flavors, because it may contain an undeclared trace of tree nuts […]
Increased Use of Telehealth Services and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk for Fatal Overdose
Study findings support the continuation of providing telehealth services for opioid use disorder and its related care. The expanded availability of opioid use disorder-related telehealth services and medications during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a lowered likelihood of fatal drug overdose among Medicare beneficiaries, according to a new study. “The results of this study add […]
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. Issues a Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen in HyVee Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillet Meal
Summary Company Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 28, 2023 – Gilster Mary Lee, 10 Industrial Park, Steeleville Illinois is recalling one lot of HyVee Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillet Meal, UPC 75450-08552 at the consumer level because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk […]
RECALL: Chocolates, Allergy Alert
Russell Stover Chocolates Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan in Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups Company Announcement Date: February 28, 2023FDA Publish Date: February 28, 2023Product Type: Food & BeveragesReason for Announcement: Undeclared PecanCompany Name: Russell Stover ChocolatesBrand Name: Russell StoverProduct Description: Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups Company Announcement Russell Stover Chocolates of Kansas City, […]
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 […]