A teen who participated in a spicy chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract, according to an autopsy report. NBC News Health A teen who participated in a spicy chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract, according to…
A survey of consumers in Europe and the United Kingdom has revealed a decrease in trust in the food sector but a high level of confidence in safety. The Trust Report surveyed 19,642 people from 18 countries on their level of trust in the food system and found that less than half of consumers have trust in… Continue Reading Consumer Education, World, authenticity,…
To gain insights into population health risks from aggregated data across multiple systems, the Electronic Health Record Association asks CMS to ensure risk standards are well defined under IPPS before expanding domain capture requirements. News from healthcareitnews.com To gain insights into population health risks from aggregated data across multiple systems, the Electronic Health Record Association asks…
Iceland has been warned for not following the rules concerning the import and transit of products of animal origin. Iceland is part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how the country implements European Economic Area (EEA) rules on food and feed safety, animal… Continue Reading Enforcement, World, EFTA Surveillance…
Medical examiner links spicy tortilla chips to death of Massachusetts teen who took part in social media challenge Health ABC News: Health Medical examiner links spicy tortilla chips to death of Massachusetts teen who took part in social media challenge
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for health reasons, a move spurred in part by demonstrations against the war in Gaza that have included … Health ABC News: Health Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their…
The IT developer says its latest update gives specialty providers, including women’s health practices and urgent care centers, the ability to configure electronic health records to their specific needs, reducing administrative burdens. News from healthcareitnews.com The IT developer says its latest update gives specialty providers, including women’s health practices and urgent care centers, the ability to…
The recalled products contain either ethylene glycol or low-viscosity petroleum distillates, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Additionally, petroleum distillates can get into the…
If spiders use their webs like a large external eardrum, researchers reasoned, perhaps spider silk could be the basis for a powerful listening device. Spiders, Acoustics, Ears and Hearing, Inventions and Patents, Engineering and Engineers, Research, Acoustical Society of America, your-feed-science, your-feed-animals, Silk and Silk Goods NYT > Health If spiders use their webs like a large…
M-C McLane International of Houston, TX is recalling canned jalapenos because of glass contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 10, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida,… Continue Reading Food Recalls, 2024 recalls,…