Do you have a hedgehog for a pet? While they are certainly adorable, they do come with their own unique set of care issues. Among those is an increased risk for Salmonella contamination. Hedgehogs can carry Salmonella bacteria in their droppings even when they...
By this time, everyone knows to be wary of leaving a drink unattended at a party or club. We’ve had it drilled into us that we should never accept a drink from anyone but a waitress, bartender, or trusted friend. But have you thought about being served spiked food?...
What’s the first thing you think about when the power goes out? Lights? Wi-fi? Heat or air conditioning? Many people have a general idea of how to handle power outages. We keep batteries, phone chargers, flashlights, and candles on hand. But what about your...
Parents want to feed their babies the healthiest, safest food they can. Many read the food labels and avoid baby foods that contain added sugars or preservatives. Organic baby foods are a popular choice, leading parents to think they are giving their children the...
Dole is recalling more salad kits for undeclared allergens. The most recent recall is for their Endless Summer Salad Kit. According to the FDA announcement, the kits may contain fish and egg that isn’t listed on the packaging. The recall notice states that...
It’s hard to imagine, but the FDA had to issue warning letters to four homeopathic companies to stop selling products that contain lead, mercury, deadly nightshade, and strychnine. The FDA issued the warning letters to Hevert Pharmaceuticals, LLC; MediNatura,...
