Drowning is the Leading Cause of Death in Children…
Drowning is preventable. Follow these key prevention steps: Drowning Is a Leading Cause of Death for Children Keeping children safe in and around water, especially as Memorial Day Weekend kicks off, allows everyone to enjoy summer water activities. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, and the second […]
FDA Alert: Undeclared Milk in Your Almonds?
Company Announcement GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 23, 2023 – Meijer, in conjunction with its supplier, Lamontagne Chocolate Corp., is announcing a recall of Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds and Meijer Express Go Cup Dark Chocolate Almonds because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of […]
CDC Report: 8 Essential Steps for Your Next Barbecue
What You Need to Know Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Follow these steps for a safe and enjoyable grilling season. Separate When shopping, pick up meat, chicken and other poultry, and seafood last, right before checkout. Separate them from other food in your shopping cart and […]
FDA Alert: Undeclared Walnuts in Ice Cream
Company Announcement BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 23, 2023 — Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling 4,096 frozen 14 oz pints of its French Ice Cream product “Brown Sugar Chunk” because it contains an undeclared allergen, walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or […]
CDC Report: Health Care Coverage During Labor and Delivery
Key Findings Data from the National Vital Statistics System Access to health care coverage during pregnancy and delivery allows women to receive the care needed to maximize the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy and baby (1). National birth certificate data on the principal source of payment for the delivery became available in 2016, when all […]
Undeclared Walnut and Wheat in Popular Snack Treats
Company Announcement DIBE LLC. of MIAMI, FL, is recalling its 6 ounces packages of “TETAS MIREYA SABOR NUTELLA, TODDY, FERRERO, GALLETA MARIA & GALLETA OREO ” food popsicles because they may contain undeclared allergens: TETAS MIREYA SABOR NUTELLA: undeclared soyTETAS MIREYA SABOR TODDY: undeclared soyTETAS MIREYA SABOR FERRERO: undeclared soy and walnuts TETAS MIREYASABOR GALLETA OREO: undeclared […]
HIV – A Thing of the Past?
Increased investments, innovation, and focus on equity are vitally needed to end the HIV epidemic. Estimated annual new HIV infections were 12% lower in 2021 compared to 2017—dropping from about 36,500 infections to about 32,100—according to new CDC data published today. The decline was driven by a 34% decrease in new infections among 13- to […]
ALLERGY ALERT: Children’s Chewable Tablets
Company Announcement Nature’s Energy of Pleasant Grove, UT is voluntarily recalling Children’s Chewable Colostrum because it may contain undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Nature’s Energy Children’s Chewable Colostrum products sold online at www.naturesenergy.comExternal Link […]
CDC: Support Our Nation’s Healthcare Workers
Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2023) – J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, Co-Founder and President of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation; and John Howard, MD, Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, issued the following statement: Our nation’s healthcare workers are there for […]
RECALL: Popular Meat Snack Contains Undeclared Peanuts
Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks in Tillamook, OR is voluntarily recalling 14,682 packages of Chile Cacahuates Japones, 5oz Value Size, because it may contain undeclared peanut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Chile Cacahuates Japones was distributed in […]