Wednesday, November 25, 2009

food safety

Health Buzz: Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios and Other Health News

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

FDA Investigating Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios

Recall said to involve 1 million pounds of nuts sold in at least 31 states more >>

U.S. Urged to Start 'Fixing the Problem' of Food Safety

Creation of a separate federal agency is needed, new report says more >>

Improved Fungicides May Be Easier on Environment

Products in development expand on plants' natural defenses, researchers explain more >>

How to Control Peanut Allergy in Children

As a cure, new treatment is promising but not ready for prime time; 4 ways to manage food allergies now more >>

Health Tip: Prepare Food Carefully

To avoid food-borne illness more >>

Food Allergy Labeling Not Always Accurate

A small number of products contain allergens no matter what ingredients are listed, study finds more >>

U.S. Diet Needs Heart-Felt Overhaul

Doctors urge all levels of society to encourage good eating habits, cut coronary risks more >>

Health Buzz: Obama's Healthcare Reform Proposal and Other Health News

Officials react to the flu deaths of two teens; zapping salmonella and other bugs by irradiating food. more >>

Can Irradiating Food Zap Salmonella Outbreaks?

X-rays, ozone, and high pressure are among new options for stopping outbreaks salmonella. more >>

Health Buzz: Diet Programs and Other Health News

The frequency of food-borne disease; a new tool against influenza and bird flu. more >>

Food Safety Confusion - US News and World Report

Robert Tauxe: Progress in the Fight for Food Safety

In the midst of a massive salmonella outbreak, U.S. News speaks with a CDC food safety expert more >>

Health Buzz: Food Banks Affected by Salmonella Outbreak and Other Health News

Getting COBRA heath insurance coverage from the stimulus bill; protecting your child's mental health. more >>

Health Buzz: Congress Subpoenas Peanut Boss on Salmonella Outbreak and Other Health News

Finding effective treatment for chronic pain and new information on risks of HRT. more >>

Salmonella Peanut Butter Recalls Spread on Twitter, Facebook

Feds deploy social-networking tools to warn the public about massive outbreak. more >>

Tainted China Formula Caused High Rate of Kidney Stones in Kids

Almost 10% of infants who ingested melamine developed deposits, study finds more >>

Not Just HFCS and Peanut Butter: Here are 10 Other Risky Foods

Peanut butter and high fructose corn syrup have given us a scare. Here are 10 other foods to be wary of. more >>

Stores Call Customers About Salmonella-Tainted Peanut Products

Retailers call people who bought suspect peanut products. more >>

You Own It, You'll Eat It

Expired or slightly 'off' food? If it's in your fridge, chances are you'll try it, experts say more >>

Tracking Down a Salmonella Outbreak

CDC report details how health officials first spotted, chased down source and spread of tainted peanut product more >>

Mercury Found in High Fructose Corn Syrup

It's a bad week for food safety. more >>

Peanut Company Knew Its Plant Was Contaminated With Salmonella

With outbreak continuing, it's time to take products back to the store. more >>

Health Buzz: Peanut Butter Plant Problems and Other Health News

7 mistaken attitudes that can impede weight loss; what parents need to know about vaccine safety. more >>

Study Finds High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury

Half of batches tested positive, third of popular sweetened products showed traces more >>

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