Salmonella Infection Can Cause Illness
All reptiles (turtles, lizards, snakes) and amphibians (frogs, salamanders) are commonly contaminated with Salmonella. The bacteria do not make these animals sick, but they can make people ill and even be life-threatening to children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Small pet turtles are of particular concern because children are [...]
Take-out Dinners Hot from the Oven
Eating Within 2 hours?
Pick up the food hot … and keep it hot. Keeping food warm is not enough. Harmful bacteria multiply fastest between 40 and 140 °F.
Set oven temperature high enough to keep the turkey at 140 °F or above. Use a food thermometer to check. Stuffing and side [...]
Stop & Shop Recalls Butternut Squash in Prepared Turkey and Ham Dinner
Recall due to undeclared allergen, quality concerns
Following a recall from its vendor, the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has announced it is recalling all butternut squash sides that are packaged with the supermarket chain’s prepared turkey and ham holiday dinners. The recall applies to [...]
Cinnamon Pumpkin Torte
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe
Ingredients:
Non-stick cooking spray
1 (18.25 oz) pkg low-fat yellow cake mix
1/4 cup low-fat margarine, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten (or 1/4 cup egg sutstitute)
1 (30 oz) can pumpkin pie mix (the kind with spices already added to pumpkin)
2 eggs, beaten (or 1/2 cup egg substitute)
2/3 cup canned, evaporated skim milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon [...]
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of 24 oz. Wegmans Italian Classics Seasoned Tomato Sauce with a “use-by- date of 11/26/08”, UPC 77890 79010. The product is being recalled because the package may actually contain a milk ingredient which [...]
Calories
To lose weight, most people need to cut down on the number of calories (units of energy) they get from food and beverages and increase their physical activity. For a weight loss of 1–2 pounds per week, daily intake should be reduced by 500 to 1,000 calories. In general:
Eating plans containing 1,000 to 1,200 calories [...]
Beware of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators
As part of a fraudulent scheme to extort money from consumers, callers have falsely identified themselves as officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Consumers should know that FDA officials never contact consumers by phone to demand money or any other form of payment. “Impersonating an FDA official is [...]
Seattle’s Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Muffin Tops
Seattle’s Favorite Gourmet Cookies & Dessert Co. of Tukwila, WA is recalling Orange Cranberry and Banana Nut Muffin Tops because they contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious [...]
Vegetarian diets are often cited as a healthful way of eating. And eating vegetarian can often help weightloss endeavors. But not everyone wants to give up steak and burgers, or even chicken cutlets and sushi.
A survey by the Vegetarian Resource Group shows that just under 3% of Americans are actual vegetarians, though 4$ to 10% [...]
It’s important for everyone to keep the amount of salt in their diets down to a minimum. For some, it may be especially beneficial to help control high blood pressure. To start cutting back, try these tips:
Opt for fresh vegetables, poultry and meat instead of canned or processed items whenever practical. Three-quarters fo your sodium [...]
