As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are… Continue Reading Enforcement, Food Policy &…
More than 130 people have fallen sick after eating at a restaurant in Hong Kong. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has recorded 138 cases linked to food served on different days at the Golden Lilies International Banquet Hall in Kowloon Bay. Four clusters are… Continue Reading Foodborne Illness Investigations, Foodborne…
The FDA has developed a new strategy to prevent the contamination of fresh and frozen berries with viruses such as hepatitis A and norovirus. “Collaboration between regulators, the global berry industry, and other interest holders has been critical for the development of this strategy. We look forward to ongoing collaboration… Continue Reading Food Policy & Law,…
Experts in Leeds say new technology now allows them to reach previously “inoperable” tumours. BBC News Experts in Leeds say new technology now allows them to reach previously “inoperable” tumours.
Sleeping a solid 8 hours isn’t the whole story and the quality of your sleep might matter more. But what does sleep quality mean and how can we measure it? New Scientist – Health Sleeping a solid 8 hours isn’t the whole story and the quality of your sleep might matter more. But what does sleep…
The gut microbiome has tremendous potential for helping us treat, or even prevent, many different conditions – but first, we need to understand it better New Scientist – Health The gut microbiome has tremendous potential for helping us treat, or even prevent, many different conditions – but first, we need to understand it better
Burnbrae Farms is recalling various brands of eggs from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by test results. Brands of recalled eggs include: Compliments, Foremost, Golden Valley Eggs, IGA, Western Family and more. The recalled products were… Continue Reading Food Recalls, Burnbrae Farms,…
Is 8 hours of sleep really the right amount for you? Understanding your personal chronotype could be a better way to approach how much time you should spend in bed New Scientist – Health Is 8 hours of sleep really the right amount for you? Understanding your personal chronotype could be a better way to approach…
The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs affect 175 conditions New Scientist – Health The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of…
Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help you get a better night’s rest New Scientist – Health Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help…