As a fitness editor and writer, I often talk to people about the exercises they love and the ones they could do without. The well-known mountain climbers exercise is right at the top of that second list for me. Here’s the thing: We all have those moves that make us feel like we can conquer…
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Former USDA official says consumers are scientifically responsible for food safety
by Sue JonesBy Mindy Brashears As we ended 2021 I kept my blogs upbeat and holiday-focused, given the season. There is a time for fun, a time for recognizing the hard work of our industry and then there is a time to be serious. As we turn the page to 2022 and I cross the one-year mark…
Efforts to quantify the level of risk posed by food sold online are at an early stage, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom. In a paper presented at the latest board meeting, the authority acknowledged limitations of the existing regulatory system are being exposed as some new companies set up…
If you can’t get through your morning without craving a breakfast sammie, you’ve found your people. The good news: Thanks to these breakfast sandwich recipes, you can re-create your favorite on-the-go breakfast in your own kitchen. You’ll save money making these on your own versus buying them, sure, but you might also get a kick…
When it comes to dressing down for a long weekend on the couch (or an energizing vinyasa flow), the best yoga pants are second to none for comfort and a streamlined, yet not overly constrictive, fit. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of moments when we’d rather binge a string of Hulu episodes than contort ourselves into…
A solid rotation of winter sweaters is key to a well-rounded wardrobe, and the best winter sweaters for women (we think) should feel like a buttery pair of leggings, while keeping you toasty on even single-digit days. Great knitwear generally can make you feel like your truest self, and now’s the perfect time to stock…
Researchers in Norway have established and evaluated a faster method to detect Listeria monocytogenes. Scientists at Nofima found it was possible to detect Listeria in a sample after only four hours of enrichment using a handheld sequencing device called MinION from Oxford Nanopore Technologies. This is 20 hours faster than the traditional enrichment method to look for the…
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Recall of cream puffs sold at Costco, Safeway, ShopRite, other retailers because of metal fragments expanded
by Sue JonesPoppies International Inc. of Battleboro, NC, is expanding its recall of certain frozen cream puffs that were made during Dec. 7 through Dec. 10, 2021, because of possible small metal fragments. Taste of Inspirations Crème Puffs recalled over possible small metal pieces contamination. The issue was discovered during production. There is concern that consumers may…
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Court will likely name food safety expert Lapsley to sort out the Amos Miller mess
by Sue JonesFood safety expert George D. Lapsley is in line for the court’s appointment to sort out the mess known as the Amos Miller matter. Assistant U.S. attorneys Gregory B. David and Gerald B. Sullivan proposed naming Lapsley as an expert in the case to assist the court by 1.) monitoring whether defendants are complying with…
Italy and France have reported updated statistics on a potentially fatal complication of E. coli infection. The complication, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a type of kidney failure that can result in lifelong, serious health problems and death. Italian data is from the start of September 2020 to the end of August 2021 when 49 cases…