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Peanut Butter Recall Expands from Trader Joe’s to Whole Foods, Krogers, Safeway, and Target
A 2012 peanut butter recall has been issued for a list of 101 products, including peanut butter and almond butter under Trader Joe’s store brand and other brands sold at Whole Foods, Krogers, Target, and other retailers. Vomiting Virus 2012 Outbreak, Thousands of German Kids Struck with Food Poisoning
Over 8,500 kids in Germany have a vomiting virus as an outbreak has spread in schools and daycare centers in recent days. Health officials believe it is from a food-borne virus, possibly from food served in cafeterias to the children. TOP 10 Coffee Shops in Downtown New York - Introducing FIKA
FIKA Espresso Bar is one of our TOP 10 Coffee Shops in Downtown New York. When you say 'swedish style of coffee' not many can really imagine what that realy is. If you want to find and answer I encourage you to visit one of the FIKA stores, and in case you are in Downtown New York stop by one on 66 Pearl Street, just near to Broad and Water street in Financial District. Childhood Obesity: What is the Difference between Obesity and Overweight?
Childhood obesity and its origins and causes have become increasingly controversial topics in the recent time with soda and sugary drinks at the forefront of public discussion. The New York soda ban is just one example of an attempt to protect citizens from excessive consumption of calorie loaded drinks. But what does obesity actually mean and what is the difference to 'simple' overweight? Childhood Obesity: Beverage Lobby Hits Back Saying Sugary Drinks Are Not Only Factor
A recent study suggests that an estimate of 12.5 million (17 per cent) of U.S. children are obese; three times as much as thirty years ago, with sugary drinks accounting for an alarming amount of daily calorie consumption. Now the beverage lobby hits back, saying sugary drinks are not he only contributing factor to childhood obesity. Kids Gain Weight from Soda: Average of 270 Calories a Day from Sugary Drinks, Study Says
7 trillion calories each year is the average American child's consumption from liquid sugar alone, says health professor, suggesting that sweet drinks are a major factor to rising childhood obesity rates. An estimate of 12.5 million (17 per cent) of U.S. children are obese; three times as much as thirty years ago. New Obesity Drugs that Reduce Appetite and Diminish Hunger Approved in US
Two new obesity drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to tackle obesity in the United States. Belviq, made by Arena Pharmaceuticals, and Qsymia, made by Vivus, are in the process of marketing their drugs to the medical profession. Arsenic Poisoning in Rice: No Official Limits until the End of the Year?
The recent discovery of arsenic in various rice products, such as brown rice, rice milk, and other rice-based foods caused concerns among consumers and raised the question of when the legislation will intervene and set a limit for arsenic levels in rice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) however will most likely not do so before the end of the year 2012. Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Recall: 6 Alternative Peanut Butter Brands That Are Safe
A peanut butter recall has been issued for 76 products, including peanut butter and almond butter under Trader Joe's store brand and other brands. Instead, here are six alternative peanut butter brands that are safe, organic and tasty. Peanut Butter Recall: Salmonella Outbreaks Number Twelve this Year
A peanut butter recall expands now to 76 products, with 30 people reporting salmonella poisoning across 19 states. Only one month ago, two died and 141 sickened from a salmonella outbreak from cantaloupes. A quick search on the Center for Disease Control website shows twelve salmonella outbreaks this year, ranging from tuna to poultry, cantaloupe to mangoes. Junk Food to be Banned from NYC Hospital Facilities
New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, advises hospitals, private and public, to serve only healthy food. Junk food is expected to be banned from all hospital cafeterias. Arsenic Poisoning of Brown Rice Even Worse Than White Rice Due to High Concentrate in Hulls
Brown rice as whole grain is usually chosen in favor of white rice because it is healthier as it still has the nutritious hull. However, the arsenic concentrate is especially high in the hulls of brown rice and thus suggests avoiding it until it is clarified how poisoning arsenic really is. Recalls Issued for Salmonella in Peanut Butter, E. Coli in Ground Beef, and Listeria in Romaine Lettuce
Recalls have been issued for Salmonella in peanut butter, E. coli in ground beef, and Listeria in romaine lettuce. Retailers include Trader Joe's, Food4Less, Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, and more. Peanut Butter Recall for Trader Joe’s, Archer Farms, Sunland Brands Due to 29 Salmonella Cases, Almond Butter Recalled
A peanut butter recall has been issued for 76 products, including peanut butter and almond butter under Trader Joe's store brand, Archer Farms, Sunland and other brands. Recently 29 salmonella cases have been reported in 18 states, with four hospitalized and no deaths.
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