Australian regulators have opened a comment period on proposed new food safety management standards for foodservice operators and retail businesses. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)’s preferred approach is to change the rules to require a food safety supervisor on staff, food handler training and to ensure businesses can provide evidence to substantiate food safety…
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New FDA commissioner has a full plate when it comes to chemistry of food safety
by Sue Jones– OPINION – The U.S. Senate on Feb. 15 voted to return Dr. Robert Califf to the role of FDA commissioner, bringing needed leadership to an agency that plays a vital role in protecting public health. While Califf faces historic challenges in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic, he also has…
If you’re concerned, you can ask about any tests you might need, which can include an A1C test to measure average blood sugar over three months and a fasting plasma glucose test to look at your blood sugar at a single point in time, per the U.S. National Library of Medicine. This will also alert…
If you’re like us, there are all sorts of relatable scenarios for why you might need to shop for the best Amazon gifts you can find. Maybe you’re last-minute shopping mere days away from your friend or family member’s birthday or anniversary; maybe Christmas or Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you need…
A number of European countries have again expressed concerns about how the ethylene oxide contamination incidents are being handled. Several nations highlighted the high burden of required action as more products are found to be contaminated at low levels from different origins and described it as “no longer manageable.” A European Union harmonized approach was…
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Speed Skater Erin Jackson Makes Olympic History Just 6 Years After First Stepping on the Ice
by Sue JonesIt’s been a sharp shot to the top for speed skater Erin Jackson: Just six years after she hit the ice for the first time, she became an Olympic champion in the sport.On February 13, Jackson earned a first-place finish in the 500-meter speed skating event at the 2022 Winter Olympics with a time of…
The concept of a low sex drive in women—and frankly, in anyone—is often paired with many misconceptions. The truth is, sexual desire can be a pretty fickle thing for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship status. While it can be tempting to boil libido down to a biological need or innate human drive,…
Here at SELF we’re always on the hunt for the best activewear deals from our favorite brands, because few things are as satisfying as a shiny new pair of leggings or a supportive sports bra for a fraction of the price. A lot of retailers and brands are hush-hush about their marked down products, so…
Candies Tolteca of Fresno, CA, is recalling its 1.5-ounce packages of Saladitos (salted dried plums) and its 1.5-ounce packages of Saladitos con Chile y Limon (dried plums with chili and lemon) because of potential lead contamination. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that dried plums, or saladitos, containing lead were distributed in packaging…
American Gourmet is recalling bags of .99c packaged of dried plums because of potential lead contamination. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that dried plums, or saladitos, containing lead were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of lead. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers not to…