French health officials have confirmed 50 cases of E. coli linked to a type of Nestlé frozen pizza. Of these infections, 48 were caused by E. coli O26 and two by E. coli O103, according to Santé publique France, the French public health agency. Another 25 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and Shiga toxin-producing…
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Kinder chocolate recall hits U.S. as Belgian officials close plant linked to outbreak
by Sue JonesFerrero USA has recalled two Kinder brand chocolate products in the United States. Almost 150 children in Europe and the United Kingdom have been infected with Salmonella that has been found in the production plant Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment was distributed in BJ’s Wholesale Club stores and Costco outlets in the Bay Area and…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has comprehensive guidelines on how to safely handle pet food—but new research published in the journal Plos One has found that less than 5% of pet owners are aware of these practices.For the study, veterinary nutritionists at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine surveyed 417 dog owners. The researchers headed…
This Mother’s Day, don’t worry about calling your parents to ask what might be the best gift for Grandma. We’ve got all the gift ideas you need for your grandmother—or grandmother figure–right here. It’s never a bad time to send your grandma gifts, but for special occasions like the rapidly approaching Mother’s Day (and looking…
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Seattle-King County Public Health suspects raw oysters as cause of norovirus illnesses
by Sue JonesPublic Health is investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness associated with vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and chills at Il Terrazzo Carmine, an Italian restaurant located at 411 1st Ave S, in Seattle. Raw oysters are suspected as the likely source of illness. However, it is not uncommon for norovirus outbreaks to involve multiple contaminated food…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking food safety experts for work on cell-based products. The process involves new technologies, techniques and production steps so countries need to consider adopting a regulatory process that addresses the relevant issues as such products are becoming available in the market, according to the…
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Kinder recalls chocolate assortments and baskets over Salmonella concerns just before Easter
by Sue JonesLess than 10 days until Easter, Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Kinder Happy Moments Chocolate Assortment and Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats basket, because of possible Salmonella Typhimurium contamination. The products are being recalled because they were manufactured in a facility where Salmonella typhimurium was detected. While there are no reports of illness in…
Let’s start with its weight. At just a little over five pounds, the Dyson V8 is a breeze to zip around my apartment—a five-pound breeze. (Compared to my Shark, which was in the neighborhood of 14 pounds). This really makes a difference when it comes to motivating myself to deal with any sort of mess…
Much like spring, strawberry season is short and sweet. From the first warm day on, you have a limited amount of time to make as many strawberry desserts as possible while the fruit is at its flavor peak—which is during June in most of North America, according to Epicurious. Though it can be hard to…
When it comes to short-yet-effective exercise routines, a full-body HIIT workout is tough to beat.“Probably the number one reason why HIIT workouts are popular is because they’re get-in-and-get-out-quickly kind of workouts,” certified personal trainer Francine Delgado-Lugo, CPT, movement and strength coach and cofounder of Form Fitness Brooklyn, tells SELF.HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training, and…