Health News
California Health Officials Warn of Botulism Risk in Jarred Foods
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Ron Chapman warned consumers today not to eat VR Green Farms jarred food products because they may have been improperly produced, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum .
Wawona Packing Co. Expands Fruit Recall
Out of an abundance of caution, Wawona Packing Company of Cutler, California is expanding its voluntary recall from July 19, 2014, of whole white and yellow peaches, white and yellow nectarines, plums and pluots due to the potential of the products being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Ebola Deaths Top 700 in West Africa
As infections continue, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is causing health experts around the globe increasing concern.
Test May Help Predict HPV-Related Cancers
Cancer can seem unpredictable, but a new study suggests that simple tests may help predict when one type of cancer will come back.
One Lot of Raw Goat Milk Cheese Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
SW Wisc Dairy Goat Products Coop of Mt Sterling, Wisc is recalling Raw Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese Lot Code 103-114 because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O111:H8 bacteria.
Florida Beaches See Bacteria Scare
The beach is not always fun in the sun — sometimes it can be unsafe. Health officials have warned the public about a dangerous bacteria found in the waters of Florida's beaches.
Hummingbird Recalls Carob Powder Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Hummingbird Wholesale in Eugene Oregon has been notified by its supplier of a recall of Organic Raw Carob Powder due to possible health risks related to potential Salmonella contamination.
Bump It to Reduce Germs
A handshake is one of the most common greetings used when meeting someone for the first time or saying hello to an old friend. But other greetings may transfer fewer disease-causing bacteria.
Company Recalls Drinking Chocolate Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
CaCoCo, Inc. has been notified by its supplier of a recall of Organic Carob Powder due to possible health risks related to Salmonella contamination.
Paprika Powder Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
The TJX Companies, Inc. today announced it is recalling “ecoato” Sweet Paprika Powder products as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.