When you’re feeling tired all the time, it’s easy to dismiss the constant fatigue as no biggie. After all, practically everyone is exhausted; it’s an unfortunate side effect of living through such stressful, unprecedented times.But there’s a difference between instantly drifting off at bedtime and actually struggling with extreme fatigue all day. When you’re super…
Dole is reopening two salad production plants linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has killed at least two people. Dozens of packaged salad varieties sold under brands including those sold by Walmart, Kroger and Lidl were recalled Dec. 22, 2021, after testing revealed the presence of the Listeria. The salads were produced…
– OPINION – Unanswered questions: If the exposure at the restaurant occurred at the end of November 2021, why was the public not alerted until January 2022? For those that became sick, was there a common day or days that they ate at the restaurant? For those that became sick, was there a common food…
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the previously announced temporary changes to its inspectional activities to ensure the safety of its employees and those of the firms it regulates. The reduction of inspections comes “as the agency further adapts to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the omicron variant.” The agency continues…
Imported food and foodborne illness are among the top concerns for consumers, according to a survey in Australia. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) commissioned the University of Adelaide to get insight into consumers’ responses to food safety incidents and outbreaks. Data from the Food Insights Questionnaire (FoodIQ) during September 2018 to December 2020 was…
Some psoriasis medications, such as steroid creams and retinoids, can cause skin irritation that’s difficult to deal with, according to the Mayo Clinic. While doctors generally recommend that you give these medications some time to take effect, Dr. Bierman says it’s best to immediately talk to your doctor if your skin becomes much worse, like…
If you’ve ever dealt with greasy hair, you’ve probably asked yourself more than once, “Why is my hair so oily?” while shouting at your reflection in the mirror. (Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic. But still, it’s frustrating!) Having oily hair can make you feel like you’re doing something wrong with your hair care routine,…
A moment on the road can change the rest of your life. No one plans or imagines being involved in a road…
The 10th American Food Sure Summit is set for March 28-29, 2022 in Chicago, IL. The annual event focuses on establishing a food defense plan, dealing effectively with product recalls, and risk assessment of the supply chain. Attendees also focus on tools for achieving compliance with food safety laws and regulations, engaging with the workforce…
– OPINION – Despite the unprecedented challenges we’ve all faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was another important year for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Foods Program. I’d like to highlight some of the strides we made last year in protecting the safety of human foods, which we will continue building on this year.…