Botulism

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning retailers and food service operators not to offer for sale ungutted, salt-cured alewives (also called gaspereaux fish) from Michel & Charles LeBlanc Fisheries Ltd., CAP-PELÈ, New Brunswick, Canada, because the fish may contain the Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) toxin. Consumers should not consume the product. C. botulinum toxin can cause botulism, a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition. Read Full Story

Product Description 100% selected superior rice rusks. Parents Checklist: Easily Digestibl e; No Artificial Colors or Flavors; No Preservatives; Gluten Free; Cholesterol Free; Baked, Low in Fat; A Wholesome Source of Food Energy. Made from specially selected fine quality rice. Soft and safe for biting. Packed in stay fresh packs. Low in salt. Wholesome source of food energy. Specially prepared for 4 months onwards. Important Information Safety Information Baby should be supervised while feeding. Ingredients Rice, Sugar, Seasoning, (Potato Starch, Pumpkin Powder, Carrot Powder, Spinach Powder, Cabbage Powder, Salt), Skim Milk Powder. Directions Simply crush a small piece of rusk in a bowl. Add ... Read Full Story

Since most Americans are more concerned about our health than we''ve ever been, we should have equal concern for our pets ... especially regarding the ingredients in their food. In theory, we would want the ingredients in our pets'' food to be acceptable for human consumption. If byproducts are no longer tolerated in our food, why should they be tolerated in our pets'' food? We''re also starting to realize that our pets need daily supplements just like we do, in order to take care of their bodies for the inevitable woes of aging. In the span of an animal''s life, an early start at ... Read Full Story

AP Reports: The popular anti-wrinkle drug Botox and a competitor have been linked to dangerous botulism symptoms in some users, cases so bad that a few children given the drugs for muscle spasms have died, the government warned Friday. Botox contains botulinum toxin, which blocks nerve impulses to muscles, causing them to relax. The Food and Drug Administration's warning includes both Botox, a wrinkle-specific version called Botox Cosmetic, and its competitor, Myobloc, drugs that all use botulinum toxin to block nerve impulses, causing them to relax. In rare cases, the toxin can spread beyond the injection site to other parts of the body, paralyzing ... Read Full Story

(CNN) -- Federal authorities are warning consumers not to eat Banquet frozen turkey and chicken pot pies or similar generic store-brand products because they may have caused an outbreak of salmonella poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began investigating last week after receiving reports of illness. By Friday, it had identified the pot pies as a potential source of the salmonella that sickened more than 100 people in dozens of states. The CDC sent inspectors Monday to the manufacturer, ConAgra Foods Inc. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service on Tuesday advised consumers not to eat the pot pies ... Read Full Story