“FunFresh Foods, Inc. of San Clemente, California,” the Food and Drug Administration reports, “is voluntarily recalling a single lot of its 6 ounce packages of FunFresh Foods™ World Berries™ Organic “Cacao Nibs” because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called . . . → Read More: Recalls: World Berries™ Organic “Cacao Nibs” Because of Possible Contaminated with Escherichia coli Recalls: World Berries™ Organic “Cacao Nibs” Because of Possible Contaminated with Escherichia coli
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“Henry’s Farm Inc. Expands Recall Of Soybean Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk,” reported the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Product Henry’s Farm Inc. Soybean Sprouts Contact: Consumer 301-802-2996 or, 804-786-3520 Media Mr. Soo Park 301-802-2996 These products may be contaminated “with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems,” informed the FDA. “The following products are being recalled by the firm. All clear plastic packages . . . → Read More: Recall: Natto Soybean Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk Recall: Natto Soybean Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk The Food and Drug Administration posted a press release notifying public of possible health risk: Product: Smiling Hara Recalls Tempeh Contact: Consumer 828-242-1300 “May 1, 2012 – Chad Oliphant, of Smiling Hara Tempeh has announced that the company was initiating a voluntary recall of all Smiling Hara products out of an abundance of caution. The products in question were manufactured between January 11, and April 11, 2012. This includes all varieties and sizes of tempeh with . . . → Read More: Smiling Hara Recalls Tempeh because of Possible Health Risk Smiling Hara Recalls Tempeh because of Possible Health Risk The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled two products, both distributed in New York State. “Alfa Sprouts Inc. of Honeoye Falls, NY is recalling approx. 100 lbs of Springwater Sprouts brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts and bulk 3# Clover Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, . . . → Read More: FDA Recalls: Alfalfa and Clover Sprouts Due To Possible Listeria FDA Recalls: Alfalfa and Clover Sprouts Due To Possible Listeria 
‘Tips from Former Smokers’ ads were launched by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) weeks after the Food and Drug Administration’s order to display graphic warning’s on cigarette labels was declared by a judge unconstitutional and in violation of cigarette manufacturer’s First Amendment rights to freedom of speech. The ads cost the CDC $54 million, but that is relatively small investment says the CDC. “This is really a David versus Goliath fight. The tobacco . . . → Read More: Enjoy life! “Enjoy your independence now.” Tips from Former Smokers Enjoy life! “Enjoy your independence now.” Tips from Former Smokers Every year on April 7th, the United Nations (UN) and the world celebrate the World Health Day to bring awareness on the importance of health. “To reduce child mortality, improve maternal health and combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases are among the Millennium Development Goals which all Member States have pledged to meet by the year 2015,” says the United Nation site. Aging & Health This year’s focus is the aging and health of world population. “As populations age rapidly in the global south, the World Health . . . → Read More: United Nations’ World Health Day — “Ageing & Health: Poorer Countries Must Adapt to Meet Health Needs of Elderly” United Nations’ World Health Day — “Ageing & Health: Poorer Countries Must Adapt to Meet Health Needs of Elderly” 
m3ow447adrian's The two movies below provide tips on reducing the risk of food poisoning, though prevention is the best way to deal with food safety. Food poisoning affects millions around the world. Below are some tips and recommendations. How To Prevent Food Poisoning One in 6 Americans experience food poisoning each year 16 Ways To Prevent Food Poisoning at Home http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend 
The Imperial Palace Garden, Japan (Photo: Margarita Persico) A year after the triple disaster hit Japan—earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown—food safety is still a major issue. Concerned Japanese are taking food safety into their own hands, rejecting to purchase food from contaminated areas. Japan plans to spend billions in clean-up. “Japanese Prime Minster Yoshihiko Noda said on Saturday that the government planned to spend about $12.23 billion in decontaminating the area affected by last . . . → Read More: Japan, on the first Anniversary – Is food any safer? Japan, on the first Anniversary – Is food any safer? 
Healthy Eating Plate: Copyright © 2011 Harvard University. Boston, Mass. –– There is a new guideline to healthy eating. Nutrition experts at Harvard School of Public Health launched the Healthy Eating Plate, based on the latest research. “The Healthy Eating Plate,” said the press release on September 2011, is “a visual guide that provides a blueprint for eating a healthy meal.” Their research shows that a healthy dish is one based on “a plant-based diet”. Three . . . → Read More: The Healthy Eating Plate The Healthy Eating Plate 
Cantaloupes (Photo: Margarita Persico) Los melones contaminados con la bacteria listeriosis, la cual ha cobrado la vida de 13 personas, se origino en Jensen Farm, Colorado, EE. UU. “La listeria es poco frecuente pero mortal”, dijo el Dr. Thomas Frieden, director del CDC, quien añadió que este brote ha causado la mayor muerte en la última década. En este ultimo brote tambien ha infectado a 72 personas en 18 estados. ¿Cómo se han contaminados los melones . . . → Read More: El Jefe del Center for Disease Control (CDC) hablo sobre la mortal contaminación de los melones El Jefe del Center for Disease Control (CDC) hablo sobre la mortal contaminación de los melones |
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