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Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In NY Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In NY
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In NY A popular frozen vegetable product is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergens, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies. Key Details: Company: Lidl Product Name: “Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables” Product Details: 10.5 oz box, UPC 4 056489 122876 Distribution Period: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 States Affected: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia Consumer Action: Do not consume the product. Return it to any Lidl store for a full refund; no rece…
Allergen Alert Issued For Jolly Rancher Popsicle Products Sold Nationwide Allergen Alert Issued For Jolly Rancher Popsicle Products Sold Nationwide
Allergen Alert Issued For Jolly Rancher Popsicle Products Sold Nationwide An estimated 137,000 cases of a popular popsicle product are subject to an alert by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to undeclared allergens, authorities announced. New Jersey-based Unilever announced this week that "Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop" products that were sold nationwide may contain milk, which was not listed on the label. Anyone with an allergy or sensitivity to milk "run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consumer the product."  The popsicles subject to the recall are only single-served products marked for individu…
Avoiding an Asthma Attack Avoiding an Asthma Attack
Avoiding an Asthma Attack It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others do not. What we do know, however, is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue that may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. What Triggers Asthma? Exposure to certain irr…
Sun River Health Doctor Shares How To Keep Seasonal Allergies Under Control Sun River Health Doctor Shares How To Keep Seasonal Allergies Under Control
Sun River Health Doctor Shares How To Keep Seasonal Allergies Under Control Spring has sprung, and we are all eager to head outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather. However, for people with allergies, this often isn’t possible without sniffling, sneezing, and itchy eyes. Whether it’s tree pollen, weeds, pets, or mold, we need to understand what’s causing our allergies and how to keep them under control. What’s Making You Sneeze? Pollen grains are the tiny cells that are needed to fertilize plants, and it’s likely that they are causing your springtime misery. These pollen grains, produced by trees, grasses, and weeds, are very small and very light. They are designed t…
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Cook Chicken Products Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Cook Chicken Products
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Cook Chicken Products A public health alert has been issued for ready-to-cook chicken entrée products that may be missing labeling that includes the list of ingredients and cooking instructions, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.  "This product contains soy and milk, known allergens, which may not be declared on the finished product label," FSIS said in a statement, saying the alert is being issued to "ensure that consumers with an allergy to soy and dairy are aware that these products should not be consumed and to ensure that consumers properly …
Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Cold, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic
Cold, Allergies, Or Covid-19? Deciphering Your Sniffles And Sneezes Through A Pandemic Life in the time of COVID-19 has many of us overanalyzing every throat tickle, sneeze, and, sometimes, even our stool. Should I be concerned about that nose drip? Is my chest tightness anxiety? Or a symptom of something else? With the unknowns of the pandemic plaguing us all, some people are worried that even mild symptoms are a sign of the virus. Having allergy season in full swing only adds more confusion to the mix, making it even harder to tell the difference between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies. And while colds may be miserable but otherwise harmless, you fret that they share common…
COVID-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus
Covid-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus Spring allergy season is going to have a different look and feel this year in the wake out of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Flowers and plants are beginning to sprout as the weather warms, but many are mistaking allergies for symptoms they believe to be related to COVID-19, doctors are cautioning. Healthcare professionals said that symptoms of allergies include sneezing, itchy nose, eyes, or mouth, runny or stuffed noses, watery, red, or swollen eyes; while influenza symptoms include fevers, coughs, muscle aches, chills and sweats, congestion, sore throats, and weaknesses. Acc…
How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps
How To Treat Seasonal Allergies Holistically, According To Phelps It has been shown that seasonal allergies are a result of increased inflammation in the body, stemming from a weakened immune system. Ninety percent of your immune system’s defenses originate in the intestine, so maintaining a healthy GI tract ultimately plays an important role in reducing the effects of allergens. One way to achieve this is to avoid medications such as antacids, NSAIDS and antibiotics, because they can weaken the intestinal wall’s protective barrier. If you’re looking for holistic alternatives to a daily anti-histamine, following are some tips that are commonly recommended …
CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin
CareMount Expert Offers Advice On Springtime Protection For Your Skin The daffodils and forsythia are starting to flower, the days are getting warmer, and with the arrival of spring, so too comes itchy skin. According to CareMount Medical Dermatologist, Brent D. Wainwright, MD, FAAD, the main offenders are invisible allergens in the air, pollen and mold. Spring allergens When susceptible individuals are exposed to pollen, the immune system is activated, initiating an inflammatory reaction caused by histamine, a natural substance released by the body to fight the allergy. This not only leads to itchy eyes and sneezing but may also irritate the skin. Fortuna…