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A Handy Tool for Food Allergy Sufferers

January 6, 2026

Food allergies are no joke. They can make simple tasks, like eating out or traveling, incredibly stressful. A new gadget called Allergen Alert might change that. It's a small, portable device that can tell you if your food contains gluten or dairy in just a few minutes. The device is still in devel

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Cheese Alert: What You Need to Know About the Recent Recall

December 4, 2025

A cheese company has issued a voluntary recall on various shredded cheese products due to potential metal contamination. The recall was first initiated on October 3, 2023, and the FDA has since assigned it a Class II designation, indicating that consuming the affected products could cause temporary

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Cheese Alert: Two Big Recalls You Should Know About

December 4, 2025

Cheese lovers, listen up! There are two major cheese recalls happening right now, and they're not small deals. One is about shredded cheese with possible metal bits, and the other is about grated Pecorino Romano with listeria concerns. Both are serious, so pay attention. First, let's talk about the

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Green Spaces Get a New Guardian in San Diego

November 8, 2025

San Diego's Tijuana River Valley Community Garden is getting a new caretaker. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, a nonprofit from National City, is stepping in to manage the garden. This change comes after the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County decided to leave due to hea

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Gout and the Game-Changing Test

October 31, 2025

Gout is a painful condition caused by too much uric acid in the body. Doctors often prescribe allopurinol to manage it, but this medicine can lead to severe skin reactions in some people. For a long time, a gene test called HLA-B58:01 was used to identify those at risk. However, this test wasn't ve

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Chicken Recall: What You Need to Know

October 27, 2025

A big recall is happening right now. Almost 5 million pounds of frozen chicken products are being pulled from the market. Why? Because they might have tiny pieces of metal in them. This news comes from the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. Hormel Foods Corp. , ba

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A Snag in the Jerky: Why Your Favorite Treat Might Be a Hazard

October 25, 2025

A company from South Dakota is pulling back a huge amount of Korean barbecue pork jerky from stores like Costco and Sam’s Club. Why? Because there might be bits of metal in it. The U. S. Agriculture Department shared this news, saying the issue came up after customers found metal pieces in their jer

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Why Your Ivermectin Might Be Risky and What to Do About It

October 6, 2025

Ivermectin, a drug used to fight parasites, has gained attention for its potential in treating various ailments, including skin conditions and even cancer. It's affordable and widely available, but there's a catch: most of it comes from China. This raises concerns about safety and quality. The FDA

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Cough Syrup Recall: What Parents Need to Know

June 22, 2025

A well-known children's cough syrup has been pulled from the market. The US Food and Drug Administration made this announcement. Medtech Products, the maker of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, has taken five batches off the shelves. This syrup is meant for kids aged 1 and up. The problem? It

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Wisconsin's COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know

June 5, 2025

COVID-19 is still a big deal in Wisconsin. The state's health department is pushing hard for everyone to get the latest vaccine. This isn't just for adults. It's for kids as young as six months and pregnant women too. Why? Because the vaccine helps prevent serious illness and stops the virus from sp