People being pent-up at home during the pandemic led to explosive growth for fresh-food meal kit deliveries. In 2021 about two dozen home meal kit delivery businesses together hit $6.9 billion in sales. Continued growth by companies with names like Blue Apron, Home Chef, Hello Fresh and a host of others mean sales will likely…
Reports of five illnesses have prompted a recall of frozen custard apple pulp. The product, sold under the Vadilal Industries brand, was distributed nationwide, according to the company’s recall notice posted today by the Food and Drug Administration. According to the recall notice, sample testing by the FDA showed the custard apple pulp to be…
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) claims to have the most robust avian influenza surveillance program in the world. The past 30 days have put that surveillance system to the test as highly pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in scattered locations around the United States in backyard flocks and sizeable commercial poultry…
The Belgian food agency’s consumer contact point received almost 4,000 complaints in 2021. The 3,929 complaint count is up slightly from 3,605 in 2020, but this reflects the re-opening of caterers, restaurants and takeaways after COVID-19 restrictions, according to officials. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain’s (FASFC) contact point received messages on…
There’s nothing like a good snap, crackle, and pop first thing in the morning. (No, we’re not talking about those cute little elves with the cereal.) We’re talking about the glorious feeling of cracking your back—well, for some people at least.It sounds like a painful pastime, but cracking your back can feel really good, whether…
Looking for an exercise routine that’ll help you build full-body strength while giving you a dose of cardio? We have a 30-minute kettlebell workout that packs a great two-for-one punch with an interval-style circuit full of functional, full-body strength moves.In this full-body kettlebell circuit you’ll be focusing on basic movement patterns, which is a solid…
The FDA reports it has closed an investigation of an outbreak of infections from E. coli O143:H26 without identifying a source of the pathogen. Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration found 14 confirmed patients in the outbreak, but did not publicly report their ages or states of residence. The FDA did a traceback investigation…
When it comes to becoming your healthiest self, sleep should be at the forefront of your self-care routine. The best sleep products can’t guarantee a flawless circadian rhythm or an end to waking up in the middle of the night, but they can help your pre-sleep habits to feel more relaxed, cozy, and ready for…
Managing a skin condition like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), especially after your initial diagnosis, can feel overwhelming at any point in your treatment journey. But understanding the nuances of the disease, including the various hidradenitis suppurativa stages, can help you better care for your skin—and knowing how to treat your particular symptoms can make you feel…
West Virginia officials have confirmed a patient with a Salmonella infection as a result of consuming a recalled powdered infant formula. The state’s Department of Health and Human Resources announced confirmation of the infection today saying it is “the state’s first case of salmonella in an infant as a result of ingesting recalled powdered infant…