Public health
fromFast Company
16 hours agoHow ongoing sterility issues set off a massive eye drop recall
K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalled over 3.1 million bottles of eye drops due to sterility testing failures, posing risks of severe eye infections.
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fromThe Local France
1 month agoBaby's death not linked to contaminated formula, French prosecutors say
A baby death in France in January is not linked to contaminated infant formula, though investigations into other infant deaths involving cereulide-contaminated formula continue across multiple countries.
Public health
fromThe Conversation
1 month agoAustralia may ban infant formula advertising. Here's what the online ads actually say
Australia's federal government is consulting on legislation to restrict infant formula marketing to support breastfeeding rates, which have declined despite high initiation rates.
fromIrish Independent
2 months agoFurther batches of SMA baby formula pulled from shelves over toxin risk
This is the second recall of the Nestlé products in just over a week, and comes due to the potential presence of a toxin called cereulide. Cereulide is produced by some strains of the bacterium, bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning. The FSAI is once again advising parents, guardians and caregivers to refrain from using the recalled products, as the cereulide is "extremely heat resistant" and consumption of the toxin can lead to "nausea and severe vomiting".
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fromFast Company
1 month agoKroger joins Trader Joe's in recall of rice products: Growing fears of glass fragments spark dramatic expansion
Ajinomoto Foods North America expanded a recall to 33 million pounds of frozen food products after glass fragments were found in items, with contaminated carrots identified as the source.
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fromFast Company
1 month agoKroger joins Trader Joe's in recall of rice products: Growing fears of glass fragments spark dramatic expansion
Ajinomoto Foods North America expanded a recall to 33 million pounds of frozen food products after glass fragments were found in items, with contaminated carrots identified as the source.
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 months agoColic & Reflux: How To Choose A Baby Bottle That Helps
For many American parents, colic and reflux are among the most stressful challenges during the first months of life. Endless crying, discomfort after feedings, arching of the back, spit-up, gas... when a baby is hurting, the entire family feels it. While many factors can contribute to colic and reflux, the choice of baby bottle and nipple plays a much bigger role than most parents realize. Choosing the right baby bottle can greatly influence your baby's feeding experience.
Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month agoThe FDA Has Issued The Highest-Level Recall For Frozen Blueberries In 4 States - Tasting Table
The FDA upgraded a frozen blueberry recall to Class I status due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination affecting 55,689 pounds across multiple states, posing serious health risks including potential death.
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