Health News

More Okra Troubles from Magic Valley
Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling breaded okra produced under the HEB label from July 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011 because the product may contain undeclared whey (a milk ingredient).
Clean Delis
As part of an initiative to improve food safety practices in retail and foodservice establishments, FDA has developed a poster and flyer designed to raise awareness of sanitation concerns with commercial deli slicers.
The Good Kind of Fat
Recent research from Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health indicates polyunsaturated fats may help protect gums from disease.
RightFood, Essentials, Therapeutix Brands Recall: Undeclared Soy
BioSan Laboratories, Inc is conducting a voluntary recall on its products sold under the EssentialsTM and RightFoodTM Brands, as well as Therapeutix Cardio Strength and Innate Cardio Response.
Rouses Markets Announces Voluntary Recall of Wild-Caught Yellow Fin Tuna
Rouses Markets has announced the voluntary recall of wild-caught yellow fin tuna steaks.
American Spoon Recalls Sauces
American Spoon Foods is recalling three of its sauce products because of undeclared wheat ingredients.
Loony Macaroony
South Florida Bakery is issuing a voluntary recall on all lot codes of Publix Bakery Coconut Macaroons ( Coquitos ).
This Cheese Stinks
Shuckman’s Fish Co. of Louisville, KY is updating their recall of its 8 ounce packages of Mooney’s Kentucky Bourbon Cheese and ValuMarket Beer Cheese Spread because they may contain undeclared soy and anchovy puree.
A Snort of Prevention
Researchers have identified a potential vaccine capable of reducing the colonization of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a known cause of gastritis, ulcer disease and cancer.
A Replacement for Hormone Replacement Therapy
Clinical trials testing a major brand of the herb black cohosh, purported to ease menopause symptoms, have indicated use of the supplement does not cause liver damage.