Raw Milk Recall announced in California because of possible E. Coli Contamination
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Digital News Report – The California Department of Food and Agriculture has announced a statewide recall and quarantine of raw milk products that came from Organic Pastures of Fresno County. The recall and quarantine was announced after five children became ill from E. coli O157:H7 infection between August and October 2011. [...]
Tampon Recall announced due to possible Bacteria Contamination
Digital News Report – The Kimberly-Clark company announced a limited recall of Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency because the material that was used to make the product could have been contaminated with Enterobacter sakazakii bacteria.
The recalled tampons could cause women to become ill or suffer from a vaginal infection or [...]
Jenny minus the Craig announces Mariah Carey as new Brand Ambassador
Digital News Report – Jenny Craig is now just called Jenny. This news came along with the announcement of Mariah Carey as being the new Brand Ambassador for the weight loss company. Carey has already lost 30 pounds using Jenny.
Mariah Carey has been on the Jenny weight loss program since the end of [...]
Prostate Cancer risk higher with Vitamin E Supplements
Digital New Report – Researchers analyzing data from the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention (SELECT) Trial found that there was an increased risk of developing prostate cancer in men who took 400 international units (I.U.) of vitamin E supplements daily. The study results will be in the October 12, 2011 edition of the [...]
Healthy Bone Marrow May Work Better For Heart Attack Therapy
Digital News Report – Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, say they may have an answer to a problem involving heart attack therapy.
Matt Springer, PhD, associate professor of medicine in the UCSF Division of Cardiology and UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute says a therapy that showed promise in rodents has failed to [...]
Jensen Farms Cantaloupes tests positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that results of several tests of the Jensen Farms’ Rocky Ford cantaloupes have come back positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The government agency tested cantaloupe from Denver stores and at the packing facility of the company’s cantaloupe. The samples that the FDA [...]
FDA officials say Organic Arsenic found in Apple Juice is Safe to Drink
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement in regards to yesterday’s ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ which discussed the possible dangers of high levels of arsenic found in apple juice. FDA officials said today that the kind of arsenic is organic and is safe to consume.
Donald Zink, Ph.D, [...]
Ways to Speed up Weight Loss discussed on Doctor Oz TV show
Digital News Report – Speeding up weight loss was discussed on today’s ‘Dr. Oz TV Show.’ This segment of the show had Kat Barefield Registered Dietitian share some ideas to help with losing weight. These tips can also be beneficial to people who have seen a plateau during their weight loss program.
Barefield said [...]
FDA warns consumers not to buy certain Slim Forte Diet Pills
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to buy Slim Forte Slimming Capsules and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules because they contain sibutramine. The sibutramine is a controlled substance that has been restricted in the US because it could cause a large increase in blood [...]
Arcapta Neohaler gains FDA approval for Treatment of COPD
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Aracapta Neohaler (indacaterol inhalation powder) for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, and/or emphysema.
The once-daily treatment is for long-term use that helps muscles surrounding the airways in the lungs to relax, which can help prevent wheezing and feeling [...]