Health News
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.
Tiny, Tainted Greens May Make You Turn Green
The FDA and the Illinois Department of Public Health ( IDPH ) have conducted an inspection of Tiny Greens Organic Farm and has collected both product and environmental samples.
Dangerous Desserts
Rolf’s Patisserie recalling all desserts made after November 1. Baked goods and pastries may be repackaged and sold under other labels.
Safety in Numbers
A review by scientists found that of the near 90 million doses of H1N1 flu vaccine administered in 2009-2010 in China, no pattern of serious side effects has emerged.
Closing Schools for the Flu
When there is an outbreak of flu or other epidemics, selective school closures are considered one way to reduce the number of cases. However, new research shows that this limited tactic may be ineffective.
Tainted Cilantro
Sabor Farms, LLC. of Salinas, CA is recalling fresh cilantro because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
This Texas Taffy is for the Dogs
Merrick Pet Care is recalling all lots of their Jr . Texas Taffy pet treats due to potential contamination by Salmonella, which can infect both animals and people.
Don't Let Your Horse Kick the Bucket!
Manna Pro Products, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of horse feed due to a potentially fatal medical ingredient named monensin sodium.
Unprotected Old Folks
During both the 2009 H1N1 flu epidemic and the whooping cough outbreak in California, elderly Hispanics had high rates of infection. New research suggests this might be due to low vaccination rates and language.
Referee a Food-Safe Super Bowl Party
As the Steelers and the Packers get ready to go helmet-to-helmet for the Big Game, here are a few calls that will keep you and your friends safe from foodborne illness.