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The founder of Leeds Baby Bank says the charity has seen a "massive" increase in referrals recently. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna recalled across 5 states over elevated scombr...
Nearly 333 pounds of tuna distributed across five states are being recalled after testing found elevated levels of a toxin that can cause a form of food poisoning, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The FDA said the recall covers 332.9 pounds of Buckhead tuna distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland.The advisory was designated a Class II recall, meaning use of or exposure to the product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," according to the FDA.The recall involves Buckhead tuna sold in refrigerated Styrofoam containers in 10-pound, 12-pound, 15-pound and 3-to-5-pound cases. The product number is 0004255.E. COLI OUTBREAK LINKED TO RAW MILK CHEESE LEADS TO 13 ILLNESSES AND EIGHT HOSPITALIZATIONS ACROSS THE US: FDAThe recall was initiated after the company was notified by the New Jersey Department of Health that two tuna samples had tested positive for elevated levels of scombrotoxin.The company initiated the recall on July 24, while the FDA classified it as Class II on Sept. 16. The recall remains listed as ongoing.According to the FDA, scombroid poisoning is "a unique form of food poisoning caused by consumption of certain marine fish species that have experienced partial bacterial spoilage."Scombroid poisoning most commonly occurs when certain types of fish, including tuna and mackerel, begin to spoil as bacteria grows, potentially creating elevated levels of histamine.FLORIDA WOMAN DIED AFTER EATING E COLI-TAINTED FROZEN BLUEBERRIES FROM PUBLIX, LAWSUIT ALLEGESThe toxins are not destroyed by freezing, cooking, smoking, curing or canning, according to the FDA.People exposed to scombrotoxin typically do not experience severe or long-term illness, the agency said.Symptoms can resemble an allergic reaction and may include facial rash, hives, swelling, short-term diarrhea and abdominal cramps, according to the FDA.CLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GOThe FDA recommends that fish such as tuna be properly handled and refrigerated or immediately frozen to help prevent bacterial growth and spoilage. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago - Women Sluggers Are No Longer in a League of Their Own
As a group of players from an all-women’s baseball league in the 1940s and ’50s gathered at a recent reunion, the future of women’s baseball looks bright again. [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago - E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese leads to 13 illnesses and eight hospi...A recall has been issued for raw milk cheese after more than a dozen people were sickened with E. coli across several states.The recalled products include Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses: medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeño jack, and Monterey jack sold at retail in 8-oz or 16-oz packages.A total of 13 people have been sickened so far, including eight hospitalizations. The last onset of symptoms was on Aug. 26.MORE THAN 12,000 POUNDS OF BACON RECALLED AFTER USDA ISSUES HIGHEST-RISK ALERT"The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 infections linked to Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheese," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a release. "FDA’s investigation is ongoing."When public health officials interviewed nine of those sickened, they all said they had eaten Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheese within the last week.FDA WIDENS CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION TO SIX MORE STATES AS CONFIRMED CASES TOP 6,000The Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, LCC voluntarily issued the recall and is working with the FDA.Three people were sickened in California and Nevada and one in Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia.CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK: IS IT STILL SAFE TO EAT AT RESTAURANTS? HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW"Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses," the FDA said.It added, "This product has a long shelf life. Check your refrigerators and freezers for the recalled raw milk cheeses and throw them away. If you refrigerated or froze cheese without the original packaging and can’t tell if it’s part of the recall, throw it away."WHITE HOUSE ADDRESSES GROWING PARASITE OUTBREAK AFTER MORE THAN 400 AMERICANS SICKENEDThe FDA is still investigating the source of the contamination, and to see if there are any other affected products.Consumers who purchased the cheese should not only throw it away or return it for a refund, but also carefully sanitize any surfaces or containers the cheese touched.MYSTERY PARASITE LEAVES AMERICANS BATTLING ‘EXPLOSIVE' ILLNESS AS CDC INVESTIGATESE. coli symptoms can start as late as nine days after eating the contaminated food and include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, and nausea.In severe cases, it can cause life-threatening conditions like chronic kidney disease, kidney failure and high blood pressure. [TheTopNews] Read More.9 hours ago
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