Pre-Packaged Caramel Apples Responsible for 5 Deaths and 29 Hospitalizations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged caramel apples and as of December 22, 2014, is warning consumers not to eat any commercially packaged caramel apples until it has completed its investigation. http://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/caramel-apples-12-14/index.html The outbreak, which is responsible for 5 deaths and 29 hospitalizations in 10...
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LEAD PAINT: The Public Health Hazard Disproportionately Harming America’s Inner Cities
It is estimated that over 500,000 children in the US between the ages of 1 and 5 years old faced the severe medical dangers associated with lead poisoning. While this number is certainly troubling, it becomes much more disturbing when coupled with the fact that researchers currently estimate that roughly 30 million American homes still...
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LEAD PAINT: Understanding the History and Lingering Effects of this Public Health Crisis
The United States of America has a long and troubled history with the use of lead-based paint, and the repercussions of this dangerous industry remain a serious threat to millions of Americans today. In order to properly understand the risks of lead poisoning and ensure that you and your family avoid exposure to toxic levels...
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LEAD PAINT: The Hidden Threat to America’s Cities
In 2013, the Center for Disease Control estimated that over 500,000 American children between the ages of 1 and 5 years old faced the severe medical dangers associated with lead poisoning. Despite the fact that federal law banned the use of lead-based paints in 1978, the lingering effects of this underrepresented health crisis are still...
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McCormick’s Ground Oregano Recalled Due To Salmonella
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the popular spice producer McCormick has voluntarily recalled its McCormick Ground Oregano due to a possible salmonella contamination. Check your spice racks and be sure to remove the following product: McCormick Ground Oregano, 0.75oz bottle UPC 0-523561-6 with code dates BEST BY AUG 21 16 H and...
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