Sunday, November 8, 2009

food safety

Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween

Some simple precautions will safeguard young trick-or-treaters, experts say more >>

School Meals Need to Get Healthier: Report

New recommendations tackle obesity epidemic in U.S. more >>

Health Tip: Help Prevent Listeriosis During Pregnancy

Pregnant women are at higher risk more >>

Riskiest Foods: 3 Tips for Protecting Your Family From Illness

From leafy greens to homemade ice cream, consider where the danger lies and what you can do about it. more >>

Leafy Greens Top Risky Food List

Advocacy group notes illness outbreaks usually linked to 'healthy' foods more >>

Mercury in Fish Linked to High Blood Pressure

But researcher downplays importance of effect more >>

Health Buzz: Virus Sickens Famed Restaurant’s Patrons and Other Health News

Retraining the ADHD brain; the most confusing flu season ever? more >>

FDA to Require Faster Reporting of Food-Safety Problems

Companies must alert agency of potential trouble within 24 hours more >>

Health Buzz: Americans Living Longer and Other Health News

4 "harmless" acts that might give you food poisoning; figuring out when kids need antibiotics. more >>

4 'Harmless' Acts That Could Give You Food Poisoning

Missteps in the kitchen, bringing home a pet, and even taking a popular medication may raise risk. more >>

Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information

Parents, day-care workers recognized fewer than half of household hazards in study more >>

Health Tip: Avoiding Salmonellosis

A form of food poisoning more >>

'Organic' May Not Mean Healthier

British study finds no better nutrient value than in conventionally produced foods more >>

U.S. Unveils Stricter Food-Safety Standards

Measures aimed at reducing salmonella and E. coli outbreaks more >>

FDA to Study Ways to Be More Open With Public

Agency hopes to better explain its decisions to regain lost trust more >>

Skip the Burgers and Throw Some Veggies on the Grill

Health concerns raised by barbecued meats spur new ideas for the summer cookout more >>

U.S. Public Lacks Confidence in FDA: Poll

More than half of those surveyed believe agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs more >>

Schools Closed Around the Country to Fight Swine Flu

Parents need to start figuring out how to deal with school closures. more >>

Swine Flu Frenzy Has Washington Fighting Over Pork

Democrats blasted Republicans for mocking a stimulus spending proposal for pandemic flu defenses. more >>

Study Reveals How Salmonella 'Hijacks' Cells

Researchers spot mechanism that may be applicable to other pathogens more >>

How Much Fish to Eat While Pregnant?

Experts debate pros, cons of consumption and mercury exposure more >>

Declines in Foodborne Illness Have Plateaued, Report Says

FDA official cites need to modernize government efforts more >>

Health Buzz: More Pistachios Recalled and Other Health News

How to find a good hospital; sorting through sweeteners like corn syrup, sugar, and—agave? more >>

Raw Nuts Could Be Salmonella Source in Pistachios: Report

Calif. producer says they may have been mixed in during production process more >>

Health Buzz: Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios and Other Health News

Long-term drug use for ADHD; raw or locally produced milk. more >>

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