The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) is now available in Chinese and Portuguese, after previously only being available in Spanish and English. The Produce Safety rule established science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption. The congressionally mandated rule is…
Norwegian officials have traced the source of a Salmonella outbreak to meat from Germany. Salmonella Enteritidis with the same genetic profile as the outbreak strain has been detected in a batch of beef imported from Germany. This batch has been withdrawn from the market. It has been used in the production of ground (minced) meat…
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to misbranding. The chicken soup product contains and declares wheat as an ingredient but has an incorrect statement of “gluten-free” on the top label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergic reactions to gluten are…
It can take a lot of trial and error to manage the hidradenitis suppurativa smell associated with flare-ups. The chronic skin condition causes painful bumps (generally in areas where the skin rubs together, like your groin and underarm regions) that can become inflamed and burst open, releasing pus, according to the Mayo Clinic. Not only…
A slew of countries decided to halt or delay their rollout of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine over the past week. The countries’ actions are related to several reports of people who developed blood clots after receiving the shots. But major health organizations say there is likely no link between the vaccine and these health issues—and…
A curious thing happened sometime last year: My family members, held together by a robust group chat, decided to buy indoor garden kits. My brother was the first to do it, sending us regular updates on the state of his aggressive basil. Then my parents joined in the fun, dusting off their ’90s Aeorgarden and…
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company…
It can be tough to know exactly how to let go of anger and resentment. Though conventional wisdom might nudge you toward immediate forgiveness and release, you probably can’t turn your anger off like a faucet. But, before we get into exactly how to let go of anger, let’s get one thing straight: You’re allowed…
Even in non-pandemic times, the benefits of running have persuaded many beginners to lace up and hit the streets, trails, and tracks. But now more than ever—with many people still avoiding gyms but looking for a way to exercise outside of their living rooms—running has become perhaps even more appealing.Shoe-company Asics, which owns the fitness-tracking…
Lo Bosworth, an alum of Laguna Beach and The Hills, shared that she’s been dealing with the effects of a head injury for the past two years. And her recovery journey spurred her to focus more on health and fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic, she said.”2 years ago in March I suffered a traumatic brain…
