Federal officials say a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that was linked to packaged salads from BrightFarms has come to an end. A total of 31 people infected with the outbreak strain of SalmonellaTyphimurium were reported from four states – Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it’s probable there…
.Another addition to the food safety library is arriving later this month. “Fixing Food: An FDA Insider Unravels the Myths and the Solutions” is scheduled to be available for purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, IndieBound and Bookshop.org beginning Oct. 26, 2021. The author is Richard Williams, Ph.D., who worked for…
James Van Der Beek is a proud dad again. On Monday, the Dawson’s Creek actor celebrated welcoming his sixth child with his wife, Kimberly, by posting a gallery of photos and videos on Instagram. “Humbled and overjoyed to announce the safe, happy arrival of Jeremiah Van Der Beek,” he wrote.But it hasn’t been an easy…
Back to the top.Here’s how to heal chapped lips fast.Use these expert tips to prevent and heal chapped lips this winter and beyond.1. Resist the urge to lick chapped lips.While saliva may provide a quick fix, it actually makes things worse in the long run. “Though it may sound counterintuitive, when you lick your lips,…
If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the lookout for items that will help you relax, and browsing the current Cyber Monday wellness deals for 2021 is a one-way ticket to finding the thing that will finally, blessedly get your jaw to unclench (at least for a few minutes). Although Cyber Monday is coming…
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the Instant Pot Cyber Monday deals we’re seeing. For the shopping holiday, select retailers are offering the do-it-all Instant Pot at over 50% off for a limited time.If you’ve upped the ante on your home cooking game, there’s never been a better time to invest in…
Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. The outbreak announcement from the Food and Drug Administration reports that 20 people are sick, but does not include what states are involved. Investigators have begun traceback efforts of some sort, but specific foods are not included in the outbreak announcement. As of this…
Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen has updated her look with thicker, fuller eyebrows. On November 20, the 35-year-old shared three Instagram Stories showing the outcome of an eyebrow transplant surgery. “I never wear makeup if I can avoid it, so I was so excited for this eyebrow transplant surgery,” she wrote. “They take hairs…
An online threat in April 2020 that said someone was paid to spread COVID-19 at Texas grocery stores has sent a San Antonio man to federal prison for 15 months and cost him a $1,000 fine. Christopher Charles Perez, 40, in June was convicted by a federal jury for the Texas Western District in San…
Norwegian public health officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A that has affected 10 people. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reported an investigation has been started with local health services and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) but the suspected source is unknown. Infection has been detected in 10 people living in…