TUESDAY, Aug. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Two salmonella outbreaks that appear related to salami and other Italian-style meats have sickened at least 36 people in 17 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twelve people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Because someContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it has sent a warning letter to a pet food company linked to contaminated food that may have caused illness or death in hundreds of dogs. The letter was issued after inspections of MidwesternContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Avanti Frozen Foods has expanded its recall of various frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp products that may be contaminated with salmonella. The more than two dozen products were sold under various brand names and distributed across the United States between November 2020Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than 59,000 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products linked with a multi-state salmonella outbreak have been recalled, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says. The products were produced Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, 2021, by SerenadeContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Frozen burgers, pizza pockets and toaster strudel. Energy drinks and sugary sodas. Fruit leather and potato chips. Cookies and cereal bars. Fish sticks and chicken strips. These sorts of quick-pick manufactured foods are considered “ultraprocessed,” and dietitians believe they could be at theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — McCormick & Co. on Wednesday announced the recall of several of its popular seasonings because of potential salmonella contamination. Included in the recall are McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning. The products were shippedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Possible listeria contamination has triggered the nationwide recall of more than two dozen muffin products made by Give and Go Prepared Foods, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. The recalled products were sold across the country and include a variety ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Coffee delivers the boost that many people need to start their day. Now, new research suggests this breakfast powerhouse may also provide some protection against COVID-19. Consuming vegetables and having been breastfed might also reduce your COVID-19 risk, according to the new studyContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For decades, doctors have warned folks suffering from heart rhythm problems to avoid coffee, out of concern that a caffeine jolt might prompt a herky-jerky heartbeat. But a large new study has found that most people can enjoy their morning joe or afternoonContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than half of students surveyed on a college campus in the heart of America’s meat-producing belt have tried a plant-based alternative. “Among the 1,400 students surveyed, we found about 55% had tried a plant-based alternative to meat,” said lead author Elizabeth DavittContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Whole grains can help older adults maintain a thinner waist, lower blood pressure and lower blood sugar, new research suggests. Just three servings a day may do the trick, the authors said. One serving is a slice of whole-grain bread, a half-cup ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Want to be good to your ticker? Load up on veggies — especially beans, Italian researchers recommend. They’ve published a comprehensive review of research on eating habits and heart disease that provides consistent evidence that eating less salt and animal proteins and moreContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One death has been reported in a listeria outbreak that appears to be linked to precooked chicken served in health care facilities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Three people in Texas and Delaware became sick after they ate foodsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Eating lots of fatty fish and cutting out polyunsaturated fats may reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines, a new study suggests. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish like tuna, salmon, bluefish and mackerel may help manage migraine, especially in tandem with eliminating omega-6Continue Reading