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Cece’s Veggie Co. Ramen recall linked to Almark Foods listeria recall

A new week brings with it another recall related to the Almark Foods listeria recall. This time, Veggie Noodle Co. LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Cece’s Veggie Co. Fresh Veggie Ramen with Chicken Broth. The eggs used in the recalled… Continue Reading

Connection to Almark Foods listeria outbreak leads to two more recalls

The fallout from the Almark Foods recall continues. Two more companies, Reichel Foods Inc. and Great American Deli, have now recalled foods over listeria concerns. The latest recall comes just a week after the initial “nationwide alert” was issued by Almark Foods… Continue Reading

Almark Foods expands recall & suspends production over listeria concerns

What began as a ‘nationwide alert’ for hard boiled eggs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Almark Foods, has now turned into a recall of not just hard boiled eggs but a large number of products produced at their Gainesville,… Continue Reading

‘Nationwide alert’ issued for hard boiled eggs due to listeria concerns

If deviled eggs are part of your holiday spread, and you utilize store bought hard boiled eggs, you’re going to want to double check any eggs you’ve recently purchased. The Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have… Continue Reading

Possible E. coli contamination leads to Fresh Express Salad recall

Bags of Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to E. coli concerns. The recall comes after almost a dozen individuals in three states contracted E. coli shortly following consumption of… Continue Reading

FDA investigating diabetes drug ‘Metaformin’ over NDMA concerns

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, there’s a concern over a carcinogen’s possible presence in a widely used medication. The only difference, this one has yet to be recalled, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still investigating.

While… Continue Reading

Listeria contamination concerns leads to White Castle frozen burger recall

If frozen White Castle burgers don’t sound like the most appetizing treat, today’s news will ensure you want avoid them altogether for some time. Five varieties of frozen burgers have been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination by White Castle and… Continue Reading

Top tips for protecting your newborn from toxins in year one

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, especially when you’ve recently welcomed a new bundle of joy into the family! New parents face many difficult tasks and decisions in their first year, but protecting their newborns is paramount.

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Breast cancer linked to permanent hair dye and straighteners

A recent study by the NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) found that the use of permanent hair dyes and straighteners can increase a woman’s cancer risk by nearly 10%.

The study utilized data from 46,709 women, and found that women… Continue Reading