UAE reports a MERS coronavirus infection, brings global total to 82 cases
In a World Health Organization (WHO) update today, the Ministry of Health (MoH) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported a laboratory-confirmed case of infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus More...
Whole Foods Market recalls Crave Brothers Les Frères cheese
In response to the recall issued by Waterloo, Wisconsin cheese producer, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company, Austin, TX chain, Whole Foods Market, has issued a recall of Crave Brothers Les Frères cheese More...
Wisconsin cheesemaker recalls specialty cheese products due to multistate Listeria outbreak
Waterloo, Wisconsin cheese producer, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company, issued a a voluntary recall for three specialty cheese products while regulatory agencies continue a multi-state investigation of Listeria More...
Qatari patient dies from MERS-CoV at London’s St Thomas’ Hospital, brings global death count to 43
A patient from the Arab state of Qatar, who was being treated for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) at a London hospital, has died from the infection, according to a Public Health England More...
Saudi Arabia reports four more cases of MERS coronavirus, three in health workers who cared for infected patients
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health reported four additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) on Saturday, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) update. Middle East Respiratory More...
Saudi Arabia reports three more MERS coronavirus cases, brings Saudi total to 46, global total to 61
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health has reported three more laboratory-confirmed Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases, in addition to the three reported June 14, bringing the global total More...
Multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to live poultry increases to 224 cases
The number of cases in the multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to live poultry (e.g., chicks, chickens, ducks, ducklings) has increased by 78 cases since the previous update on May 7, according to More...
Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to ground beef appears over: CDC
The multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that has been linked to ground beef produced by Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods stores in Michigan is believed to be over, according to a CDC outbreak update More...
Hy-Vee issues recall of several dog food products due to aflatoxin
Des Moines, Ia. Food and Grocery chain, Hy-Vee, has issued a voluntary recall of several bags of Hy-Vee dog food after random testing by the Iowa Department of Agriculture revealed higher-than-normal levels of More...
Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix recalled due to undeclared walnuts
Food Club Chocolate Chunk Brownie MixImage/FDA Chester, Illinois company, Gilster-Mary Lee has voluntarily recalled one lot of Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix because it contains cartons containing undeclared walnuts, More...
Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips recalled due to Salmonella risk
Lenoir, NC dog treat company, Carolina Prime Pet Inc. announced the voluntary recall of Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips in a 5-count package due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to More...
Kane County health officials investigate Aliano’s Ristorante in Batavia- restaurant linked to salmonella outbreak
Aliano’s Ristorante in downtown Batavia, Illinois remained closed today as the Kane County Health Department (KCHD) proceeds with its investigation of six cases of salmonella that could be linked to the restaurant. Image/David More...
President Obama says ‘problems can be solved’ as he ‘needs more time’ TRANSCRIPT
The Daily Beast calls President Obama’s DNC closing speech a “sober call to arms” as he accepts the nomination and will seek a second term. The President simply says he needs more time. “I won’t More...
Chick-Fil-A has record sales, now faces LGBT lawsuits
The battle over gay rights included comments from Chick-Fil-A COO Dan Cathy which has embroiled the company into boycotts and protests. Chick-Fil-A cow toy photo/Phroziac via wikimedia commons Customers lined up, More...
Heatwave Threatens US Grain Harvest
In case you have been mocking those who are storing away some extra food and supplies, or even if you haven’t been mocking “preppers” – this might be of interest to you… This from the Financial More...
Denis Leary talks ‘Amazing Spider-Man,’ praises director Marc Webb
From stand-up comedy to “Rescue Me,” Denis Leary made a name for himself. Now the Massachusetts born actor will add a comic book film to his resume with “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Leary plays More...
Petco recalls pet food bowls after radioactive bowls found in Chicago store
Petco is coordinationg a recall on pet food bowls with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency after several stainless steel bowls were found contaminated with low levels of a radioactive material. Photo/Petco Herald More...
S.510 – Creation of the Food and Garden Police
Otherwise known as Fascism in Agriculture. Where does the over reaching of our Federal Government end? I am honestly sick to death of these stupid pieces of legislation that dictate to every American what they can More...
Arizona restaurant serving lion meat burgers
An Arizona restaurant owner dreamed up a novelty meal to give customers a South African experience during the World Cup. But serving burgers made with African lion meat has generated protests. The MSNBC reports More...
President Obama – 2010 State of the Union Address
President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to Congress on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of the speech. Obama: Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, More...
