Possible reasons salsa and guacamole can pose risk
S. Department of Energys Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.
Awareness that salsa and guacamole can transmit foodborne illness, particularly in restaurants, is key to preventing future outbreaks, Kendall, who worked on the study, said in a statement.
Salsa and guacamole often contain diced raw produce, including hot peppers, tomatoes and cilantro, each of which has [...]
Unlike other food allergieswhich might disappear kids grow
Unlike other food allergieswhich might disappear as kids grow up or respond to doctor-supervised challenges allowing a child to build up a tolerance to the food — a peanut allergy usually lasts a lifetime, Shreffler and colleagues note in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. And the severity of reactions may vary widely one [...]
They said estimated percent dietary sodium comes from
Sodium has become so pervasive in our food supply that its difficult for the vast majority of Americans to stay within recommended limits, said Janelle Peralez Gunn, public health analyst with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who led the study of salt consumption.
Public health professionals, together with food manufacturers, retailers and healthcare [...]
Tempting kids with toys is unfair and deceptive
The group, which previously took on fast-food chain KFC over artery-clogging trans fats, alleged that the practice is illegal under consumer protection laws in states including California, Texas, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Its a creepy and predatory practice that warrants an injunction, Stephen Gardner, CSPIs litigation director, said in a statement.
McDonalds called the groups charges a [...]
The national institute for health and clinical excellence
If these changes were implemented, around 40,000 early deaths could be prevented each year in Britain alone and millions of people could spared the suffering of living with the effects of heart disease and stroke, NICE said.
Mike Kelly, NICEs director for public health, said the financial costs of heart disease added up to around 30 [...]
The fda also needs more help consumers navigate maze food
A series of food safety scares has shaken consumer confidence in the food supply, the GAO said. Just last week California-based Caldwell Fresh Foods recalled alfalfa sprouts after salmonella sickened 20 people.
We found that FDA was hampered in its ability to carry out some food safety responsibilitiesoversight of food labels, fresh produce, and dietary supplements [...]
Oil spill may endanger human health, officials say
The list of potential threats runs from minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to nausea. While waiting to see how bad things will get, public health agencies are monitoring air quality, drinking water supplies and seafood processing plants and advising people to take precautions.
We dont know how long this spill will [...]
Officials monitoring air, water, seafood to guard against health problems from gulf oil leak
The list of potential threats runs from minor nuisances such as runny noses and headaches to nausea. While waiting to see how bad things will get, public health agencies are monitoring air quality, drinking water supplies and seafood processing plants and advising people to take precautions.
We dont know how long this spill will [...]
Cdc: E.coli Nourishment Poisoning Down Last Year
There were significant drops in illnesses from shigella and the most dangerous form of E. coli, according to a government report released Thursday. But overall, food poisoning rates have been flat for more than five years.
The report is based on cases in 10 states that participate in a federally funded monitoring system of lab-confirmed infections [...]
Sugar Cereals Are Smart Choices? Fda Not So Sure
Well, federal health officials are having similar thoughts, and theyre warning food manufacturers.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that nutritional logos from food manufacturers may be misleading consumers about the actual health benefits of cereal, crackers and other processed foods. The agency sent a letter to companies saying it will begin cracking down on [...]