Is Soy Sauce a Super Food? Functional Effects Say Yes!
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by Heather Van Tassell
1d ago
Image by ally j from Pixabay Could soy sauce be the next super food? A review of several studies published in Science Direct discusses the health benefits of this functional food. More than just a seasoning, this flavor additive packs a punch. Both to your taste buds and potentially other parts of your body. What is Soy Sauce? You have likely used soy sauce, but have you ever considered what it actually is? Soy sauce is a commonly used seasoning with a historical story. Once used as a food preservative due to the high salt content, this fermented product has a place on tables across the worl ..read more
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FDA Approves New Food Allergy Drug, Xolair
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by Heather Van Tassell
2d ago
Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new food allergy drug meant to provide a prophylactic effect against some common food allergies. This is not a cure, but it provides hope for those with severe food allergies. It does, however, come with certain limitations and potential risks of its own. Why is a Prophylactic Food Allergy Drug Needed? According to FARE, a nonprofit food allergy research, education, and advocacy organization, around 32 million people in the United States have food allergies. And a Centers for Disease Con ..read more
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Another HelloFresh Outbreak
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by Candess Zona-Mendola
2d ago
HelloFresh is linked to yet another outbreak.  This one has been linked to at least 7 illnesses, six of which required hospitalization.  This meal delivery company is no stranger to recalls, as they have been cited in recalls dating back to 2019. Advisory Initiated Following Link to Ground Beef from HelloFresh After foodborne illness investigation linked the genetic data of samples from seven people infected with Escherichia coli strain O157:H7, traceback investigations were initiated.  Almost all of those interviewed (6 out of 7 patients) indicated that they had consumed ground ..read more
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Want Your Cinnamon Unleaded? Avoid These Brands! FDA Issues Alert on Lead in Cinnamon Following Investigation.
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by Heather Van Tassell
2d ago
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert for certain brands, as they contain unsafe levels of lead in cinnamon. Acute, and especially prolonged exposure to products containing lead is harmful. Particularly in children. Check your pantry for these products! You could have poison lurking among your spices. Want you cinnamon unleaded? Here’s what you need to know. Last Year’s Lead in Cinnamon Applesauce The findings that led to this alert for lead in cinnamon began in October 2023. Several brands of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products were recalled due to elevate ..read more
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Cilantro Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak at Alabama Restaurant and Beyond
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by Heather Van Tassell
2d ago
Image by ReStyled Living from Pixabay Cilantro linked to Cyclospora outbreak at Alabama restaurant proves to be much larger than initially perceived. However, it was the uptick of this fairly rare illness domestically that revealed a much larger foodborne problem. Uptick in Alabama Cyclospora Cases Prompts Investigation Cyclospora outbreaks are not very common. Particularly in Alabama, where the outbreak was first identified. According to historical data, fewer than 20 cyclosporiasis cases are reported each year in the state of Alabama. Between May and July 2023, 89 cases were reported. From ..read more
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Cozy Vale Creamery Raw Milk Recall Announced, Potentially Contaminated with E. coli
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by Heather Van Tassell
2d ago
Select dates of Cozy Vale Creamery raw milk and cream products are being voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with the harmful bacterium, Escherichia coli (E. coli). Here’s what we know about this Cozy Vale Creamery raw milk recall announcement. Cozy Vale Creamery Raw Milk Recall The Cozy Vale Creamery raw milk recall was announced through the Washington State Department of Agriculture and includes all packages of raw milk and cream products with best by dates between 2/18/24 and 2/29/24. These products come bottled in gallon, half-gallon, quart, and pint containers. Recalled pr ..read more
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STEC Outbreak at Appalachian Fairgrounds Leaves Child Brain Damaged and At Least Eight Hospitalized
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by Heather Van Tassell
2d ago
Image by Chelsea Ouellet from Pixabay An STEC outbreak at Appalachian Fairgrounds has hospitalized at least eight children. Elementary school students in Sullivan and Washington counties brought back more than just souvenirs after a field trip to the Appalachian Fairgrounds. Many experienced an E. coli infection and brought it home to their families. Field Trip Took Place September 26 and September 27, 2023 Tri-county area schools took a field trip to the Appalachian Fairgrounds located in Gray, Tennessee between September 26 and 27, 2023. Students visited the animal exhibit and other offeri ..read more
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FDA Finally Proposes to Ban Orange Soda Ingredient and Catch Up with Other Countries
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by Heather Van Tassell
2d ago
Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal to ban an orange soda ingredient in November may finally go through. This move would outlaw the ingredient already banned in the state of California (an effective date in 2027) and several other countries, including India, Japan, and nations of the European Union. What is the Ingredient? What is the controversial orange soda ingredient? Brominated Vegetable Oil, or BVO. Oil? In soda? You heard that right. This substance has been used as an emulsifying agent in citrus flavored sodas since the 1 ..read more
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Check Your Tahini: FDA Announces Recall on Roland® Tahini Due to Salmonella Health Risk
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by Heather Van Tassell
1w ago
Do you have Roland® Tahini brand tahini in your pantry? You may need to check the label! The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Roland tahini recall on February 28, 2024 for select containers of the 100% ground sesame seed product due to potential contamination with the harmful bacterium, Salmonella. What is Tahini? Tahini, sometimes referred to as tahina, is a traditional ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine. Think hummus and baba ghanoush. It is often used in sauces to go along with fish, vegetables, or shawarma. This ingredient is not limited to Middle Eastern dishes though ..read more
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Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at Sydney University Prompts Alert
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by Heather Van Tassell
1w ago
University officials issued an urgent warning in response to a Legionnaires’ outbreak at Sydney University. So far there have been at least seven cases in this Legionnaires’ disease cluster resulting in three hospitalizations. All involved in this outbreak indicate they have spent time in the Sydney Central Business District (CBD), including the Sydney University campus prior to becoming ill. Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at Sydney University Details This Legionnaires’ outbreak at Sydney University comes just as students begin of semester 1 of the school year. According to New South Wales Hea ..read more
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