Category: Health News
Syracuse University Offers Mumps Vaccine As Outbreak Grows
Syracuse University is offering thousands of free booster shots of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine to fight an ongoing outbreak of mumps that has infected at least 27 people on campus.
Massive Produce Recall Expands as Walmart, Trader Joe’s Pull Veggies Over Listeria Fears
The cluster of recalls associated with Mann Packing's nationwide listeria scare has expanded, as 3 major vegetable recalls were announced on Sunday by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
Great to Go Chicken Bowls Recalled for Listeria Risk
Fresh Foods Manufacturing Co. has recalled of "Great to Go" chicken & vegetable bowls, fried rice, ramen noodles, potstickers, and Thai-style chicken bowls due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria.
Bread & Butter Farm Beef Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing, LLC, has recalled approximately 133 pounds of "Bread & Butter Farm" ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 after multiple illnesses were reported.
Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Recalled for Salmonella Risk
A recall has been issued for frozen yellowfin tuna loins that were sold out of the seafood department at grocery stores in 6 states due to a possible risk of contamination with Salmonella.
Mann’s Fresh Vegetables Recalled for Listeria Risk
Mann's has recalled a variety of Nourish Bowls®, bagged fresh vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, pre-made salads, cole slaw, brussels sprouts, stir fry mixes, veggie trays, hummus trays, and snack trays due to a possible risk of food poisoning with Listeria.
10 Tips to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween
For children, Halloween is one of the most eagerly anticipated dates on the calendar, the only day of the year they’re allowed to dress up and knock on the doors of total strangers and receive a sweet treat in return....
Michigan Woman Files Option® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A woman from Michigan has filed a lawsuit after her IVC filter tilted, embedded itself in her vein, broke into pieces, and required multiple medical procedures in an attempt to remove it from her body.
Spicely Organics Tarragon Recalled for Salmonella Risk
A recall has been issued for Spicely Organics Tarragon after a sample tested positive for Salmonella.
Vermont Company Recalls Ground Beef for E. Coli Contamination
Health officials have traced 2 cases of E. coli poisoning to ground beef processed by Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).