FRIDAY, Aug. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Federal officials have announced the recall of more packages of frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with a radioactive isotope. California-based Southwind Foods has voluntarily recalled its frozen shrimp products, distributed between July 17 and Aug. 8. NBC News reported that the recallContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health experts across the country are issuing warnings about a surge in infections from a “flesh-eating” bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus. Typically found in the warm, salty waters of the Gulf Coast, the bacteria are now appearing in new areas, with experts pointingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve purchased frozen shrimp from Walmart lately, you may want to hold off on serving it for dinner. Walmart is recalling certain frozen shrimp products sold under its Great Value brand after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 122,000 ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled because their locking mechanism can fail, putting users at risk of a fall. The affected ladders are 20- and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro models sold between November 2021 and February 2024. The manufacturer,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new guidelines issued by America’s top heart health groups. The guidelines call for early and more individualized treatment for theContinue Reading
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THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wegmans is recalling several cheese products, including its medium camembert, because they may be contaminated with listeria, which can cause serious illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the alert Wednesday. The recalled products were sold between July 1 and Aug.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to a deadly listeria outbreak last year will reopen soon, federal officials say. But recent inspections show similar sanitation problems at other company sites. The Jarratt, Va., facility was closed down inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has infected 67 people and caused three deaths, health officials say. The cases have been reported in Central Harlem. Officials believe the source of the outbreak is cooling towers on nearby buildings, according to theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials in Florida are warning folks about the dangers of drinking raw milk after 21 people got sick from products linked to a single farm. The Florida Department of Health said six of the sickned individuals are children under age 10. SevenContinue Reading