The frequency of official controls should not be reduced solely based on the existence of a certified food safety management system (FSMS), according to a recent report on a study. Results from 1,484 official inspections of 110 Finnish sites covering slaughterhouses, other meat establishments, fish and milk plants, and bakeries with and without a certified…
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However, keep in mind that your IUD won’t necessarily be effective right out the gate. When you can start relying on your hormonal IUD for pregnancy prevention may depend on where you are in your cycle when you get it inserted and what birth control method you’re switching from. The copper IUD, on the other…
On especially busy mornings, cooking a meal can feel more like a punishment than the nourishment that it should be. But breakfast in a mug recipes open up a whole world of flavors in a matter of minutes. No, mug recipes aren’t just for the ’gram. They actually work and can make whipping up a snack…
Stress is another contributing factor, according to Dr. Dimitriu. This is most likely caused by disturbing the natural depth of your sleep. “Whenever something wakes you, even slightly, you are prone to do something strange—as you are half asleep—sleep talking is one of those things, and sleep walking is another,” he says. Certain medications (either…
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded 12 new research projects, valued at just more than $3.9 million, to help answer some of the industry’s most urgent produce food safety questions. The topics included in the 12 projects are risk evaluation and mitigation of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, Cyclospora control, and sanitation for harvesting…
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Hepatitis A outbreak may have killed one in Pennsylvania; restaurant implicated
by Sue JonesState officials are reporting a hepatitis A outbreak among patrons of an unnamed Italian restaurant in Pennsylvania. One death is being investigated as part of the outbreak. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Montgomery County Office of Public Health are investigating the outbreak in southeast Pennsylvania. Health officials report that there are eight confirmed…
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The crystal ball for 2022 shows several food safety topics still in the spotlight
by Sue JonesThe pandemic will no doubt net more headlines in 2022 than any other topic, but that doesn’t mean discussions and news coverage about food safety will fade away. Along with recalls, outbreaks, and regulations, there will be new practices and technology to cover. If the pandemic has taught us anything it is that the future…
You’ve made it to the second full-body strength day of the SELF New Year’s Challenge! And you’re in for a treat—a leg and shoulder workout that hits several major muscle groups. We’ll alternate between lower-body and upper-body work to keep your muscles guessing. And because you’re not working the same (or even similar) muscles back-to-back,…
A shoulders workout is an important part of any upper-body strength regimen. While lots of people tend to concentrate on biceps and triceps when “arm day” rolls around, the truth is, your shoulders are a key part of the overall strength and movement here. And so a solid upper-body workout should certainly include them. Quick anatomy…
A backbend yoga routine may sound intimidating, but these kinds of moves don’t necessarily need to be intense. There are beginner backbend poses that can help you ease into those types of moves, while still reaping the tension-releasing benefits to both your upper and lower body.Today’s 40-minute yoga video, which is the eighth and final…