Food Safety
Cottage Food Bill on Colorado Governor’s Desk
By Dan Flynn
Like something baked in a home kitchen, Colorado’s cottage foods bill has ended up far more puffed up than when it started.The cottage foods bill now awaiting Gov. John Hickenlooper’s signature gathered some amendments as it went through the legislative process…
USDA’s Merrigan: No One Gets a Pass on Food Safety
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan touched on the importance of food safety in the growing regional and local food movement during the U.S. Department of Agriculture Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food event at the White House on Monday. “No…
Listeria Victims Call for Open Meetings on Cantaloupe Safety
By News Desk
On March 1, Joan Murphy of the Produce News wrote that produce trade organizations will be meeting to draft additional guidance to ensure the safe production of netted melons (i.e. cantaloupe). The move is in response to the 2011 Listeria…
Sodas Contain Animal Carcinogen, Study Finds
Today’s leading cola beverages contain high levels of a substance linked to cancer in animals, according to new research. An independent study commissioned by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) uncovered 4-methylimidazole, or 4-MI, in Coke, Diet Coke,…
Food Recalls
Imported Candies With Too Much Lead
Three candies are being recalled after tests conducted by the California Department of Public Health found they exceed California standards for lead.The recalled candies are:- Chef’s Pride Rewadi Candy imported from Pakistan and packaged in a 7 oz. semi-round, clear plastic container with a red twist-off lid. The front label is light brown with a green border. The oval-shaped candy…
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/03/california-recall-for-candies-with-too-much-lead/
Allergen Alert: Egg in Streusel Pie Topping
By News Desk
Price Chopper Supermarkets is recalling its Price Chopper Bakery five- and eight-inch apple, blueberry, cherry and peach streusel pies because the streusel topping contains eggs, an allergen not listed on the ingredient label.The product is safe to eat for those…
Allergen Alert: Cookies With Milk
Price Chopper Supermarkets is recalling its Price Chopper Bakery five- and eight-inch apple, blueberry, cherry and peach streusel pies because the streusel topping contains eggs, an allergen not listed on the ingredient label.The product is safe to eat for those not allergic to eggs.Price Chopper customers who purchased these pies are being notified via the company’s Smart Reply notification program,…
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/03/allergen-alert-cookies-with-milk/
Tyson Foodservice Pizza Topping Recalled
Tyson Prepared Foods of South Hutchinson, KS is recalling approximately 12,060 pounds of pizza topping because of the packaging identifies an ingredient as beef, but it actually is pork. Additionally, the pork contains soy, a potential allergen, which is not listed on the label.The discrepancies were reported by a product purchaser. There have been no reports of adverse reactions.This Class…
Health
FDA warns of poisoned cosmetics
Women in at least seven states may have been unwittingly slathering poison on their faces by using mercury-tainted cosmetics, the Food and Drug Administration warned today. The products, usually used for lightening skin, are sold as soaps, skin creams, and lotions. Full story
Superbug infections spilling out into the community
CHICAGO — Many patients infected by the deadly superbug Clostridium difficile, long thought to be contracted mainly during hospital stays, are already exposed when they are admitted to the hospital, U.S. infectious disease experts said on Tuesday.
Diesel exhaust in mines linked to lung cancer
WASHINGTON — There’s new evidence that exposure to exhaust from diesel engines increases the risk of lung cancer.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46619096/ns/health-cancer/#.T1cWzLQycdQ
‘Spice’ drug tied to kidney failure cases in Wyoming
Three young people have been hospitalized with kidney failure and a dozen others sickened in Casper, Wyoming, in an outbreak linked to a batch of the designer drug Spice, authorities said on Friday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46619223/ns/health-health_care/#.T1cXHrQycdQ
Do Coconut Oil and Coconut Water Provide Health Benefits?
There are lots of claims about two components of coconuts. Here’s what we know
Holistic Health
Vitamin B12 Supplements – What Type And How Much To Take?
Vitamin B12 supplements are really important for vegans, for anyone with digestive issues and for older adults. Although I would love nothing better than to tell you that all the nutrients you need are easily available from fresh, whole plant foods, B12 is unfortunately one nutrient that vegans should be getting from supplements.
And check out http://www.healthyeatingstartshere.com for the free ’7 Secrets For Shaping Up Your Healthy Eating Habits’.
Dr. Oz answers: “What supplements do you take?”
Uploaded by DrMehmetOz on Jun 1, 2009
Here’s my first video answer to user-submitted questions on Facebook, Twitter, and mySpace. The question was: “what supplements do YOU take?” Thanks to Sony for sending over a Webbie HD Camera, which I’ve been using to film these in my office. MORE TO COME SOON! Submit new questions at facebook.com/droz, twitter.com/droz, myspace.com/droz.
DHA For a Healthy Heart
An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, DHA may help fight heart disease…
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http://altmedicine.about.com/od/efa/a/Dha.htm?nl=1
DMAE For Younger Skin?
A natural compound sometimes used in skin care, DMAE may help fight fine lines and smooth your skin…
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http://altmedicine.about.com/od/skinconditions/a/Dmae.htm?nl=1
Fighting Depression With Fish Oil
The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may help boost your mood and ward off depression…
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http://altmedicine.about.com/od/depression/a/fish_oil_depression.htm?nl=1
Natural Cough Relief
Look to natural remedies to help control your cough this cold and flu season…
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http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/cough.htm?nl=1
