Safety
Domestic Factors That Can Make or Break Your Health
Listeria Victim Files Lawsuit Against Dole For Unspecified Damages
Constance Georgostathis, the daughter of an Ohio woman who is currently recovering from a coma following consumption of listeria-tainted Dole salad in January, which claimed one life and made 18 others sick prompting the company to recall bagged greens in 23 states, has filed a federal lawsuit last week accusing the food manufacturer of neglect in failing to fulfill the federal as well as state food safety laws. Another Food Scare from Nestle: Glass Fragments Found In Your Pizza and Ravioli
From the Maggi noodles scare in India last year, now comes another food scare from Nestle’s frozen food contamination in North America. Are Supermarket Prepared Meals Really Healthier?
The supermarket prepared meal market has grown into a $29 billion annual industry fueled mainly by customers' growing concern for healthy eating and the convenience offered by these ready to eat meals. Consumer Reports investigated some of these prepared meals to check if they are really as healthy as perceived. Nestle Recalls DiGiorno Pizzas After Glass Bits Found
Nestle recalls DiGiorno pizzas after glass fragments were found embedded in two batches. Over three million units of DiGiorno pizzas, a ready-made, heat-only pizza you can pop into a microwave, has been voluntarily been recalled by Nestle, due to fears of them containing glass fragments. Decoding the Latest USDA Nutritional Guidelines
The USDA released its latest nutritional guidelines early this year. Read on to find what changed and what remained healthy according to the federal government. Food Safety News: Metal Contamination Leads To Recall of Chicken Breast Nuggets
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert to notify the public recall of chicken breast nuggets by Maxi Canada Inc, a Quebec based establishment. Drinking Beer Can Be Healthy
After work, your colleague invites you for a bottle of beer. Your idea of beer is that it’s an unhealthy beverage; it also leaves you a beer belly. Normally, you would choose to drink wine because of the “One glass of wine a day” PR that bombards us everywhere. It’s time that we know that beer has also its amazing health benefits when taken moderately. Raw Milk Suspected in West Virginia Illness
After its recent legalization in West Virginia, raw milk is now suspected of causing ill to some Capitol staffers and law makers who drank it in celebration of the law's passing. Chipotle Restaurant Shuts Down Because of Norovirus
Mexican grill restaurant, Chipotle, shuts down today due to an employee testing positive for norovirus. According to Buzzfeed, Chipotle shuts down for cleaning immediately after this incident occurred. Recycling Your Fridge Pizza Into a Brand New Dish
From time to time, we just love pizza! It’s a fastfood that gives you a no-brainer decision when you’re too lazy to choose what food to eat. Here are some helpful recipes on how to recycle your cold pizza into hot, brand new dish: The 6 Not-So-Pleasant Food
Get to know these 6 not-so-pleasant food because it will surely save you from embarrassment. You can always eat them at home but it’s wise to avoid them when you’re outside chilling with friends. It’s inappropriate to excuse yourself so you better memorize them. Salmonella Outbreak Led to Eagles Roost Sports Bar Close Down
Eagles Roost, a sports bar in Irvine, Kentucky recently closed down because of salmonella outbreak. Initially, it has been reported that at least 60 people suffered from the salmonella outbreak. The number has gone up to 100 as of this writing. Before the outbreak, a diner of the sports bar wrote on Eagles Roost Sports Bar official Facebook account, quote “Need to work on atmosphere and quality of food preparation...hopefully they will be able to tweak a lot of issues.” How Safe is Your Water? Check Out this List of Bottled Water Brands Containing Flouride
Some bottled water brands contain flouride according to the International Bottled Water Association. Check out the list to be guided in your next purchase. Applesauce Recall due to Possible Health Risks
Materne North American Corporation recalls their applesauce due to possible contamination. Materne North America Corporation (MNA) has issued a voluntary recall for their applesauce for children.
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