MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'butter'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968578&cid=t_119633_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F25%2Fwhen-your-workplace-is-toxic%2F If you find yourself in a toxic relationship, you always have the option of ditching the friend and moving on. However, when the environment in which you make your bread and butter damages your self-esteem and robs you of self-confidence, you can’t exactly walk out… if you want to eat that night. What to do? More than a few friends have complained to me recently about toxic workplaces and their dilemma of how to live sanely within insane walls. So I thought about this more, consulted some experts, and offer a few suggestions. 1. Keep the focus on you. Just like you learn in a 12-step groups for friends and families of alcoholics, the only person you can totally control is yourself, so it’s best to begin there. Theoretically, no one can make you feel a certain way unless you allo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968578 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:18:01 +0100 4968578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560627&cid=t_119633_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F502%2F10-natural-post-waxing-treatments-for-your-skin%2F Waxing your skin can lead to numerous problems ranging from skin irritation and dryness, to ingrown hairs and pimples. But treating your skin after you wax it doesn’t have to be an expensive or complicated process. If you have the funds, there are numerous products available to help treat your skin which can help reduce skin irritation and infection. Shea butter, tea tree oil, witch hazel, olive oil, and cod liver oil are all popular post-waxing treatments, but if you’re on a strict budget, that are various natural remedies known to help treat skin irritation and dryness that can be found in the back of your cupboards or even your refrigerator. Here are ten natural products that are known to help reduce skin irritation and ingrown hairs after waxing: 1.  Tea bags Scientific studies ha... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560627 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:36:01 +0100 4560627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858129&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffrom-butter-to-biodiesel-how-fat-could-fuel-your-car%2F photo: Thinkstock Did you ever think that eco-friendly biofuel could be extracted from the pats of butter innocently sitting on your dinner table? We didn’t either. But Michael J. Haas, a research biochemist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, did. He came up with the idea in 2007, when thinking of what to do with the 800-pound all-butter sculpture that is created every year for the Pennsylvania Farm Show. A team of researchers at a small company called BlackGold Biofuels melted the butter down and removed all of the water from it. They then converted the fat into biofuel. Pretty simple, right? While the researchers don’t think using butter to create fuel would be cost-efficient, the experiment did offer insight into possibly using waste from dairy farms or excess grease fro... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858129 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:45:28 +0100 3858129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808656&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fvitamin-d-sources-daily-health-quiz%2F Sure, it’s summer, but our school is cool. Let our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back on Monday for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Vitamin D maintains normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorous, and you can get it naturally from the sun. But do you get all of the vitamin D you need from the sun? #MicroPollDiv_268188 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Butter or margarine – what’s on your dinner table? Calorie and fat-wise, they’re about the same (both have about 100 calories and 12 grams of fat per tablespoon). But margarine is made from a liquid oil that is turned into a solid through hydrogenation, which adds unhealthy trans fats a... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808656 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:28:16 +0100 3808656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699463&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185262%2F Ready, Set, Comment: This week, to celebrate our new super-easy commenting system, we’re giving away five prizes to the authors of our five favorite comments of the week. So just put your best comment faces on and have at it! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699463 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:44:39 +0100 3699463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683589&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-reader-special-giveaway-comment-and-win%2F We’re not sure if you’ve noticed (nudge, nudge), but we recently revamped our comments section. You don’t have to register and get a password or anything like that anymore – you can just comment. To celebrate, we’re giving away five prizes to the five best comments of this week. Yes, you read that right – five readers will win just by leaving a comment. We must be crazy! We are, but in a good way. We hate to point out the obvious, but the more awesome the comment, the better chance you have of winning. Leave your best comment below by 6 p.m. EST this Sunday, June 27, 2010, and you could win: 25 Packets of EBOOST An all-natural, delicious, sugar-free alternative to all the high-calorie, chemical-filled energy drinks out there. Carol’s Daughter Love Butter... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683589 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:00:19 +0100 3683589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655633&cid=t_119633_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F12%2Fobesity-or-an-eating-disorder-which-is-worse%2F I fear that I’m giving my daughter an eating disorder with intentions of teaching her how to eat right. Which begs the question: which is more harmful — obesity (and diabetes) or an eating disorder? I’ve implemented a “one-treat rule” in our home, which simply means that if my kids get ice-cream after school, they have already had their treat and don’t get dessert after dinner. I try to explain as delicately as I can that too many sweets and too much junk food makes you sick. Fat too, yes. But, more importantly, sick. “What happens when you eat more than one treat?” my daughter asked me awhile back. And, well, I’m not proud of this, but I think I said, while my mind was somewhere else: “You blow up.” So yesterday she had a s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655633 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:19:08 +0100 3655633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454232&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F09%2Fmy-love-hate-relationship-with-dairy-products%2F I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with dairy products. I love, generally speaking, how they taste. I also like the fact that dairy products (e.g. cream, cheese) are relatively rich in protein and fat, and (importantly) not so rich in carbohydrate. Their nutritional profile is, therefore, kinda in line with ‘primal’ foods such [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454232 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:44:45 +0100 3454232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429228&cid=t_119633_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F01%2Fproof-positive-signature-strengths-and-the-plumbers-union%2F “I am Me. In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me. Everything that comes out of me is authentically mine, because I alone chose it.” – Virginia Satir I’m not a handy guy. Nope. Don’t call me if there’s a leak, or a loose electrical doodad. My toolbox consists of a butter knife, a credit card, and a sledgehammer. I have no finesse at all when it comes to mechanical things. I have never even tried to open the hood of my car. If the air conditioning doesn’t work I wait for winter. I have no carpentry skills. If the door to the bathroom rubs on the floor — that’s the way it is going to stay. My favorite Beatles song is “Let it Be.” I hum this as I notice all the things that need repair. After high school I agreed to take the aptitude test for the p... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429228 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:17:34 +0100 3429228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179018&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Frecall-roundup-january-15-2010.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please click here or submit your request using the sidebar link.United StatesOTC Pharmaceutical Recall: McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, recalls selected production lots of Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Rolaids, Simply Sleep and St. Joseph Aspirin that may contain a chemical contaminant. The recalled items were distributed in the Americas, the United Arab Emirates, and Fiji.Allergy Alert: USDA posts updated retail consignee list f... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179018 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0100 3179018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164085&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fparkers-farm-updates-recall-to-include.html New Recall Notices on FDA and Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture WebsitesParkers Farm voluntarily recalled a substantial number of products late Friday afternoon, after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture detected Listeria monocytogenes in several of the Company's foods.As I reported on the weekend, this recall included both Parkers, Parkers Farm and Kroger brand items. Parkers Farm has now updated its initial recall to encompass all of the following items:16-ounce peanut butter in square plastic containers (tub with snap-on lid), including creamy, crunchy, honey creamy and honey crunchy varieties with sell-by dates between 11/14/2010 and 12/31/2010; 34-ounce peanut butter in round plastic containers (tub with snap-on lid), including creamy and crunchy varieties with sell-by dates between ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164085 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:07:00 +0100 3164085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164086&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Frecall-roundup-january-11-2010.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please click here or submit your request using the sidebar link.United StatesFood Safety Recall: Walmart advises its customers that recently recalled Parkers and Parkers Farm brand peanut butter, dips, salsas and cold-pack cheeses were sold at Sam's Club stores.EuropeFood Withdrawal (Denmark): Ardo A/S withdraws First Price brand baby carrots (800g package), sold in SuperGros stores nationwide, due to incomplete printing of the product expiration date. There is... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164086 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:38:00 +0100 3164086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3156685&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Frecall-roundup-january-9-2010.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.United StatesFood Safety Recall: Parkers Farm, Inc. (Coon Rapids, MN) recalls Parkers Farm and Parkers brand peanut butters, cold pack cheeses, bagel spreads, dips and salsas after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture detects Listeria monocytogenes in some of the finished products. Parkers Farm and Parker products are sold nationwide at Hy-Vee, Cub, Rainbow, Lunds/Byerly’s, Target, Whole Foods, Jewel, Dominicks and Marsh stores.Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Co. recalls Kroger Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food (8 oz), Kroger Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Ch... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3156685 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:19:00 +0100 3156685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030133&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Frecall-roundup-november-26-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.United StatesAllergy Alert: Vita Food Products, Inc. (Chicago, IL) recalls its Elf Branded Herring in Sour Cream product distributed in retail stores in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin because the product contains undeclared wheat.CanadaFood Safety Recall: NutriSystem Canada ULC recalls certain Nutrisystem brand Peanut Butter Granola Bars (Canadian version) described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The 40 g packages bearing UPC 6 32674 37016 7 an... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030133 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:09:00 +0100 3030133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3019198&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FUJdufqlUB8E%2Fa-little-bit-of-butter.php It is not unusual for me to get emails concerning our weekly recipe.  Sometimes what we have featured does not fit into everybody's diet plan.  I get that, and totally understand if someone comes to this site looking for a recipe and finds that it isn't what their doctor or nutritionist told them they should eat.  That's one of the problems with diabetes: it isn't a one size fits all diet.  With that in mind, I do try very hard to make sure that the recipes that I post in our recipes section are healthy and easier for people with diabetes to eat.I received an email last week concerning our recipe for sauteed collard greens.  The person who emailed me suggested that I make the recipe "healthier" by using canola oil in place of olive oil and fat-free butter flavored ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3019198 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3019198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912401&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FPksWsTh6n7Y%2Fcooking-from-the-pantry-butternut-squash-risotto.php Last night, I wanted to make something simple for dinner.  Something that I had ingredients on hand for.  Something warm and satisfying.  I looked through my cupboard and found Aborio rice, in my fridge I found Parmigiano-Reggiano, pancetta, and butternut squash I had left over from dinner the other night.  I went in my freezer and grabbed some of the chicken stock I made last week.  Presto!  Dinner was risotto with butternut squash.  Healthy; not as much as it could be.  But it was delicious.  And hit the spot.  Risotto is a great meal.  It takes a little bit of work and time, but the results are fantastic.  You don't have to add butternut squash, you can add any kind of vegetables or even meat.  Don't skimp on the saffron, ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912401 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2912401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890880&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FC2Werk8OpmU%2F5-healthy-and-low-carb-bedtime-snack-ideas.php When I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, my dietitian suggested that I eat a bedtime snack.  I was on shots at the time, and my blood sugar would drop at nighttime.  If I had a snack, it would help my blood sugar stabilize.  But what to eat?  Some things would cause me to wake up too high, and others were too high in calories and caused me to gain weight.  I began asking around in our forums and my brother who is in school to be a dietitian gave me some good ideas as well.Herb roasted turkey breast with Swiss cheese.  I'll roll these two up together and snack on them for a protein boost before I head off to bed.  Depending on what I ate for dinner that night and what my blood sugar is, I may have it with a small slice of bread, which I bolus for.&... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890880 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2890880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800639&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FqAsxzcQTLYw%2Fapple-butter--no-sugar-added-and-delicious.php The other day I posted my recipe for apple crisp.  A commenter, Maegan, had asked for my apple butter recipe in the comments for that post so I thought I'd make some!  I wanted to try out a new and easier way of making it so I called up my Mom and asked to borrow her slow cooker.  Confession: I am not into slow-cooking.  I enjoy the process of actually cooking and the idea of throwing everything into a pot and walking away for 10 hours takes all the fun out of it for me.  But for making apple butter, a slow cooker is the perfect device!In this case, I cut up some apples, threw in some spices and some apple juice, turned the slow-cooker on and went to bed.  I woke up this morning to a house smelling like warm apples and cinnamon and my apple butter was practica... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800639 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2800639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778645&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FEKoDED94WrA%2Fapple-crisp.php I'm so excited for apple picking season this year!  Every year, David and I take our dog, Charlie, to the orchard and we pick bags and bags of apples.  This year, our daughter can join in on the fun.  Apples are some of my favorite fruits and now is the beginning of their season.We make tons of different recipes with the apples we bring home.  Everything from apple pies to apple sauce, to apple butte, to baked apples.  I'm always on the lookout for new ideas for apple recipes.  One of my favorite ways to use our fresh apples is to make apple crisp.  There's something so comforting about a bowl of warm apples with a crunchy topping.  I lightened my recipe up after my diagnosis with diabetes so it's not so sugary.  The result is a crunchy, delicio... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778645 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2778645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699911&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Frecall-roundup-august-13-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.United StatesFood Safety Recall: Peregrina Cheese Corporation (Brooklyn, NY) recalls all products manufactured in its Brooklyn, NY plant from March 17, 2009 to the present because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated under a consent decree between FDA and Peregrina.CanadaFood Safety Recall: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Pidy brand Pur Mamba (peanut butter-piment) described below because the product, which was imported from Haiti, may be contamina... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699911 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:15:00 +0100 2699911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2622079&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Frecall-roundup-july-20-2009.html Here is today's list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.EuropeFood Safety Recall (UK): The Food Standards Agency advises that Active brand peanut butter, Active brand groundnut paste and peanut butter made by Jesu Aka Ltd contain excessive aflatoxin and should not be consumed. The peanut products, manufactured in Ghana and imported into the UK by Mardoro Ltd., are sold mainly in food stores that sell African or African-Caribbean foods. Enforcement officers have been instructed to visit stores in their area that may be selling these products and ensure that the products are removed from sale. Aflatoxin is a na... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2622079 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:42:00 +0100 2622079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2573062&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FP_15rLAgk5Y%2Fhow-to-grilled-corn-on-the-cob.php There’s nothing quite as easy as grilling corn on the cob. Grilled corn on the cob is not only tasty, but grilling your corn never fails to impress your guests.Grilled corn on the cob is super easy to prepare, and it looks and tastes great. There’s two basic theories on grilling corn on the cob, with foil and without.Grilling corn on the cob with foilSome people like grilling corn on... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2573062 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2573062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571094&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYnqGmTC1T4U%2Fbarefoot-contessas-flag-cake.php I love making this cake for patriotic holidays.  The first time I made it, I was living in Colorado (before I had diabetes) and brought it to a Fourth of July picnic.  It was the hit of the party, and everyone asked for the recipe.  I know that if you decide to give it a try, you'll love it too!  **Warning, this is not a low-carb recipe.  It contains real... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571094 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2571094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2515270&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fq5dCfIugMgo%2Fparty-week-alcohol-and-diabetes.php I'll be the first to admit that I love a nice glass of wine (or two).  It's good for your heart, soul, and blood circulation.  In moderation, of course!  I have noticed that since I have had diabetes that I have to be really careful while enjoying a drink.Drinking causes low blood sugarBefore I was a mom, I used to enjoy an active nightlife.  Going out with my husband and... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2515270 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2515270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349348&cid=t_119633_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2F3rYWC5kJjcY%2Fautism-food-from-underweight-to-normal.html Just got back from the 2 month dietrician's appointment. What was a dream for more years has become reality during the past months: My underweight has disappeared, I now have a healthy amount of kilogrammes. This is so good.I do not want to give advice to people here, but I know there are (some/many) people with autism dealing with underweight too. I only can tell you that my life feels much much better with those extra kilogrammes. It feels I can stand more, not 'easy to break' anymore. For me the support of a (paid by insurance) dietrician has been very useful so far. She notices things I did not not know or of which I was not aware of.Take steps. Start today. You do your body no good by giving it less then it deserves. I noticed important mood improvements after having eaten more and mo... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349348 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:45:00 +0100 2349348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2342055&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Frecall-roundup-april-5-15-2009-part-2.html Here is the second of our "catch-up" lists of food safety recalls, product withdrawals and allergy alerts. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.Peanut Butter Outbreak RecallsKlein Bros. Holdings Ltd.Wow Café and WingeryCanadaAllergy Alert: Canadian Food Inspection Agency announces recall of Choripdong brand Biscuits (Rice Puffs), imported from Korea, due to the presence of undeclared peanuts and sesame seedsAllergy Alert: Dollarama recalls all Best Before date codes of Bergen brand Almond Cookies (145g pkg), imported from Poland, due the presence of undeclared peanutsAllergy Alert: Harvest Fresh Bakery expands earlier recall of certain Organic White Rice and Organic Brow... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2342055 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:35:00 +0100 2342055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325118&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLywaJL1rho4%2Fhow-to-carbonara-sauce.php Carbonara sauce is another example the simple and uncomplicated approach to food that epitomizes Italian cooking. There is very little on earth that is more sinfully rich than a good Carbonara: eggs, cream, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pancetta, all in one smooth, creamy concoction over pasta. And if you thought you could burn those calories by slaving away to make the sauce, then you have my apologies- this is not... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325118 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2325118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302683&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fcanaries-in-mineshaft-pistachios.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302683 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:59:00 +0100 2302683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302685&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-31-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302685 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:24:00 +0100 2302685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302688&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-30-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302688 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:17:00 +0100 2302688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302691&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-28-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302691 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:05:00 +0100 2302691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302693&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-27-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302693 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:24:00 +0100 2302693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2297300&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FahDIuV1AbXw%2Fhow-to-perfect-omelette.php For breakfast (or even lunch or dinner), there's nothing I can think of that's more delicious, healthy, and all encompassing than an omelette.  Sometimes I make them with lots of veggies, sometimes I add meat, and sometimes I just do a sprinkle of herbs and some cheese.  Either way, omelettes are a wonderful way to get your protein in while adding pretty much anything you want.  My Favorite OmeletteI've had... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2297300 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2297300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302696&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-25-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302696 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:25:00 +0100 2302696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302698&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-24-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302698 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:50:00 +0100 2302698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302699&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-23-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302699 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:57:00 +0100 2302699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2282004&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-21-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2282004 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:42:00 +0100 2282004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2282007&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-19-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2282007 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:22:00 +0100 2282007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2282012&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fcdc-issues-final-web-update-on.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2282012 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:16:00 +0100 2282012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2282014&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-17-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2282014 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:15:00 +0100 2282014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2269412&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-16-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2269412 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:33:00 +0100 2269412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2262130&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Frecall-roundup-march-14-2009.html (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2262130 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:37:00 +0100 2262130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260310&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FY5djWsSVQuA%2Fhow-to-caramelized-onions.php Caramelized onions give a rich sweetness to recipes.  They make a delicious and savory addition to many dishes. Making them is simple- you just need time.  Onions are naturally sweet and  when you slowly cook them over an extended period of time, the natural sugars caramelize, making the result intensely and wonderfully flavorful.What You'll NeedYellow or white onionsOlive oil or butterWhite wine, or white wine vinegar  A large, heavy skillet... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260310 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2260310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2201855&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-corporation-of-america-doesnt.html February 20, 2009After contributing to the death of nine innocent victims -After sickening at least 654 unsuspecting consumers, and sending approximately 150 of them to hospital -After being on the receiving end of several lawsuits from outbreak victims -After being dumped by its insurance company -After being forced to face a Congressional SubCommittee -After contributing to the bankruptcy of at least one of its customers -After declaring the company insolvent and filing a bankruptcy petition -Stewart Parnell and Peanut Corporation of America still don't get it.Today, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced that – having received no response from the company to its recall order – the State was taking over the recall of products shipped from PCA's Plainview facility. ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2201855 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:09:00 +0100 2201855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2201860&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fsalmonella-typhimurium-outbreak-latest.html February 19, 2009This afternoon, CDC released its latest tally of Salmonella Typhimurium victims. The agency now has recorded 654 confirmed cases in 44 states. Twenty-three percent of the victims were hospitalized, and nine patients died.This outbreak is still very much alive. The most recent victim became ill on February 3rd.The number of known victims of this outbreak far exceeds the tally of 425 confirmed illnesses in the 2007 ConAgra Peter Pan Peanut Butter outbreak. But it is still well short of the 1,438 people who were infected with Salmonella SaintPaul as a result of consuming contaminated peppers last year. Two people died as a result of being infected with Salmonella SaintPaul; there were no fatalities in the ConAgra outbreak.In addition to the individual victims, this outbreak a... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2201860 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:53:00 +0100 2201860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195839&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fsalmonella-typhimurium-outbreak.html We reported on February 10th that Peanut Corporation of America had closed its Plainview, TX plant after Salmonella was found in several product samples. Even before Plainview closed, Colorado Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage that three outbreak victims had reported consuming the Company's in-store freshly ground peanut butter. Vitamin Cottage issued a precautionary recall notice, even though the link had not been confirmed.Yesterday, according to CIDRAP, FDA reported having found the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium in an opened jar of Vitamin Cottage peanut butter taken from the home of one of the Colorado outbreak victims. FDA did not find any contamination on the Company's peanut grinding machines or in fresh samples of peanut butter.Vitamin Cottage, in a press release issue... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195839 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:25:00 +0100 2195839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191706&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-p-t.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part X (letters S-T) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.SafewaySafeway has recalled the following fresh-ground peanut butter and varieties of dry-roasted peanuts, sold in 66 Safeway stores with in-store "Nut Hut" kiosks.Peanuts Dry Roasted Unsalted: PLU code 02 41529Peanuts Dry Roasted with Salt: PLU code 02 41530Organic Peanuts Runner Splits Dry Roasted Unsalted: PLU code 02 41552Peanuts Blanched Runner Splits Dry Roast... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191706 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:10:00 +0100 2191706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191707&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-g-h.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part IV (letters G-H) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.The Galliker Dairy Co.Galliker Dairy has recalled Galliker brand Rocky Road ice cream and Galliker brand Sundae Nut Cones. The ice cream products were sold to foodservice and retail outlets in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, only.The following specific items have been recalled:Galliker brand Rocky Road ice cream (3-gall paperboard containers with paper lid): Code date... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191707 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:00:00 +0100 2191707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879690&cid=t_119633_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fsalmonella-outbreak.html According to the CDC, there has been an outbreak of Salmonella infection in the 44 states and the infected individuals to date is 600 cases. Illness started from Sept 1, 2008 to January 23, 2009 and there has been 13 cases in Arizona.This has been traced to peanuts contaminated with Salmonella that has been produced by the Peanut Corporation of America. There has been a recall on the products that has been distributed by this company and please refer to http://www.fda.gov/ for a list of products that are recalled or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.Signs and Symptomsdiarrheafeverabdominal cramps 12-72 hours after infectionbone infection (osteomyelitis) raremeningitis rareSymptoms usually lasts for 4-7 days, most individuals recover without treatment but sometimes severe infections occur especially in t... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879690 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:29:00 +0100 2879690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191708&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-k-o.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part VI (letters K-L) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Kariba Farms, Inc.Kariba Farms has recalled the following products, distributed between 4/25/2007 and 8/23/2007.Thai Peanut Nut Clusters Coating Mix (5 oz foil/plastic pkg): UPC #762851041525; Lot #A7115, A7120, A7123, A7141, A7152, A7159, A7184, A7198, and A7225KashiKashi has recalled the following Kashi granola bars and chewy cookies, sold in retail and club stores ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191708 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2191708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191709&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-q-r.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part IX (letters Q-R) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Rain Creek Baking CorporationRain Creek has recalled Sinbad, Michael's and Rain Creek Baking brands of dessert products. Recalled items will show an expiration or best before date of 11/01/07 through 12/31/07, 01/01/08 through 12/31/08 or 01/01/09 through 07/22/09. All lot numbers between 07180 sequentially through 09022 are affected.The following products – sold in... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191709 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:59:00 +0100 2191709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191710&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-o-p.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part VIII (letters O-P) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Ocean SprayOcean Spray has recalled certain packages of Fruit and Nut Trail Mix, sold in retail stores across the United States. The following items are affected:Fruit & Nut Trail Mix (1.75 oz): UPC #311812; Best By Dates MAY0509, MAY0609, MAY0709, MAY1109, MAY1209, MAY2809, JUN0409, JUN0509, JUN1009, JUN1209, JUN2009, JUN2109, JUN2209, JUN2309, JUN2409, JUN0909... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191710 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:50:00 +0100 2191710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191711&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-m-n.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part VII (letters M-N) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc.Madelaine has recalled the following panned chocolate products – distributed under the Madelaine brand and as "private label" products – through wholesalers and distributors across the United States and Canada, as well as in Mexico, Europe, and Asia. The recalled items were available for retail purchase between January 1, 2007 a... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191711 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:44:00 +0100 2191711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191712&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-f-j.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part V (letters I-J) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Ice Cream SpecialtiesIce Cream Specialties has recalled the following peanut-containing ice cream novelty products, made in the company's Indiana plant. The novelty items were distributed nationally and in Puerto Rico for sale in retail stores, convenience stores and, possibly, vending machines.Aldi Sundae Shoppe Vanilla Sundae Cones (6 pk): Supplied to Aldi, Batavia, ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191712 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:40:00 +0100 2191712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191713&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-e.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part I (letters A-B) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Abbott NutritionAbbott announced the recall of all sizes and quantities of ZonePerfect® Chocolate Peanut Butter bars, ZonePerfect® Peanut Toffee bars and NutriPals™ Peanut Butter Chocolate bars, distributed in the United States, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore. No recalled products were exported to Canada. The company expanded its initial recall on February 16... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191713 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:30:00 +0100 2191713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191714&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-e-f.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part III (letters E-F) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Earth IslandEarth Island has recalled the following Follow Your Heart pre-made deli products labeled with Best by dates of 01/27/09 to 02/09/09 and sold at health food and grocery stores in Southern California.Thai Peanut Tofu Wrap (10 oz): UPC #049568-01034Thai Peanut Tofu with Rice (10 oz): UPC #049568-01028Thai Peanut Tofu Bulk / Peanut Braised Tofu (1 Gal): UPC ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191714 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:22:00 +0100 2191714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191715&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-c-d.html Updated February 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part II (letters C-D) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.CAN DO KIDCAN DO KID has recalled the following products, sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail stores across the United States.CAN DO KID Chocolate Crunch (40g bar): UPC #8-54260-00101-3; Best by/Sell by 062608, 080208, 082808, 100808, 011709, 050909, 081309, 102109CAN DO KID Cookies & Cream (40g bar): UPC #8-54260-00102-0; Best by/Sell by 062608, 080208, ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191715 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:14:00 +0100 2191715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188520&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fanatomy-of-peanut-butter-outbreak.html February 14, 2009One month after Peanut Corporation of America issued the first in a series of four recall notices, and three months after CDC detected the first hint that a multi-state Salmonella outbreak was underway, the fallout from this incident is still expanding in ever-widening ripples across the United States and around the world.The VictimsAs of 9PM (EST) Wednesday, February 11th, CDC reports that nine victims of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak have died.At least 637 cases of salmonellosis have been confirmed to be part of the outbreak. The most recent victim became ill on January 28th. Twenty-three percent of the confirmed outbreak victims have been hospitalized, and the outbreak strain has been recovered from patients in 44 states. One Canadian who traveled to the United St... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188520 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:39:00 +0100 2188520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2184278&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Flet-next-wave-of-peanut-recalls-begin.html February 12, 2009The Texas Department of State Health Services has ordered Peanut Corporation of America to recall all products ever shipped from the Company's Plainview facility. This decision was NOT contingent on a confirmation of the previously reported possible Salmonella isolation from several Plainview peanut product samples.Here is the entire text of the Texas DSHS news release, dated February 12, 2009.DSHS Orders PCA Plainview Plant to Recall All ProductsThe Texas Department of State Health Services today ordered Peanut Corporation of America to recall all products ever shipped from its Plainview plant. The order was issued after dead rodents, rodent excrement and bird feathers were discovered yesterday in a crawl space above a production area during an in-depth DSHS inspection.Th... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2184278 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:23:00 +0100 2184278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2184279&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-corporation-of-america-takes_12.html February 12, 2009Yesterday, the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled The Salmonella Outbreak: The Continued Failure to Protect the Food Supply. The Subcommittee invited the testimony of several witnesses:Jeffrey Almer, Lou Tousignant and Peter K. Hurley (outbreak victims and their family members)Stephen Sundlof, D.V.M., Ph.D (Director of CFSAN, FDA)Oscar Garrison (Georgia Dept. of Agriculture)Darlene Cowart (President, J. Leek Associates. Inc)Charles Deibel (President, Deibel Laboratories)Sammy Lightsey (Plant Manager, Blakely PCA plant)Stewart Parnell (President, Peanut Corporation of America)The Subcommittee found it necessary to issue a subpoena to require the attendance of Mr. Parnell.While the subpoena ensured the presence of Stewart Parnell at the... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2184279 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:24:00 +0100 2184279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2178281&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fsalmonella-typhimurium-outbreak-ninth.html February 11, 2009Two days after CDC published its most recent epidemiological update, Ohio has reported the death of a second outbreak victim in the state. The latest victim, an elderly woman, was a resident of Medina County. The other Ohio victim – also an elderly woman – lived in Summit County.The two neighboring counties are located in the northeast quadrant of the state.Ohio also reported a total of 92 outbreak victims – 12 more than the number shown in CDC's last update. Onset dates for the state's 92 victims ranged between October 10, 2008 and January 24, 2009. The latest onset date reported by CDC was January 23, 2009, indicating that new infections are still occurring.With Ohio's latest report included, we can expect CDC's next outbreak tally to rise to at least 612 victims.C... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2178281 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:52:00 +0100 2178281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195226&cid=t_119633_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fsalmonella-and-tainted-peanut-butter%2F A nationwide outbreak of Salmonella caused by tainted peanut butter has already resulted in the recall of hundreds of products with more being added to the list every day. Consumers are being advised not to consume any peanut butter containing products until more information becomes available on which brands may be affected and to destroy any that already have been identified. The majority of affected products are packaged prepared foods such as cookies, crackers, cereal, candy and ice cream. To avoid consuming tainted foods you should take the following precautions: Go to your pantry or any other food storage areas and look carefully for packaged products that might contain peanut butter. Be sure to check the labels of any product with “nuts” in the name to see if the... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195226 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:04:41 +0100 2195226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2174077&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-problems-proliferate-in.html We reported three days ago that the Plainview plant, although registered with FDA, was operating without a license from – or inspection by – the Texas DSHS. Texas is one of the states with which FDA has contractual arrangements to inspect food processing facilities on behalf of the federal agency. Georgia – the home of PCA's shuttered Blakely plant – is another.While the Texas DSHS news release indicates that the state is unaware of any illnesses associated with peanuts from Plainview, this status might change. A Colorado-based company, Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., has recalled fresh-ground peanut butter that was made using peanuts supplied from PCA's Plainview facility. Vitamin Cottage took this action after being advised that three outbreak victims in Colorado rep... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2174077 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:38:00 +0100 2174077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168503&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fflorida-44th-state.html February 8, 2009The number of states reporting victims in the Salmonella Typhimuium outbreak has risen to 44. The Florida Department of Health reported on February 4th that the state had confirmed the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium in a resident of Bradford County, FL.The victim was hospitalized briefly, but has been discharged.The state is still investigating to determine what product(s) the Florida outbreak victim might have consumed. (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168503 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:42:00 +0100 2168503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168504&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Femergency-relief-supplies-recalled.html February 7, 2009The Arkansas Department of Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services are warning residents in both states that some of the relief supplies distributed by FEMA contain peanut butter packets that have been recalled.At least two different suppliers of emergency meals have notified FEMA of the problem.On January 19th, Red Cloud Food Services recalled three production lots of Standing Rock brand "Commercial Meal Kits". The shelf-stable meal kits bear production date codes of 092208, 092308 and 092508, and expiration dates of 092209, 092309 and 092509. According to the Texas DSHS web site, these meals may have been distributed to food banks in that state. The Arkansas Department of Health reports that the meals also were distributed to disaster survivors in Arkans... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168504 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:47:00 +0100 2168504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168505&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fsalmonella-typhimurium-outbreak-is-pca.html February 7, 2009The Associated Press reported 3 days ago that Peanut Corporation of America's Plainview, Texas facility was operating without a license from the state of Texas.The plant was registered with FDA and with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, but hadn't made it onto the radar screen of the Texas Department of State Health Services.According to the AP report, the state health agency only became aware of the Plainview facility once the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak had been linked to PCA's Blakely plant. FDA investigators inspected the Plainview plant in January as part of the Salmonella outbreak investigation, but did not detect any contamination at that time. A recall announced this past week by a Colorado company, however, suggests that all might not be well in ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168505 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:10:00 +0100 2168505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168506&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-outbreak-goes-to-dogs.html February 6, 2009The Oregon Department of Human Services reported today that it has confirmed the first US case of salmonellosis in a dog that may be linked to the national outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses.CDC had confirmed 575 cases, spread across 43 states as of 9PM (EDT) on February 4th. The most recent reported victim became ill on January 22nd.Of the 575 victims, approximately 22% have been hospitalized. The Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak may have contributed to eight deaths. The number of new cases appears to be declining, but it is too soon to declare the outbreak over.The Oregon report does not specifically state that the canine victim was infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium. But the agency also found Salmonella in a package of dog biscuits in th... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168506 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:26:00 +0100 2168506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161035&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-e.html February 4, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part A (letters A-E) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Abbott NutritionAbbott has announced the recall of all sizes and quantities of ZonePerfect® Chocolate Peanut Butter bars, ZonePerfect® Peanut Toffee bars and NutriPals™ Peanut Butter Chocolate bars, distributed in the United States, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore. No recalled products were exported to Canada.ALDIALDI has recalled all Cambridge cheese crackers with peanu... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161035 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:00:00 +0100 2161035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161036&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-k-o.html February 4, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part C (letters K-O) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.KashiKashi has recalled the following Kashi granola bars and chewy cookies, sold in retail and club stores across the United States. These products are also included in some club assortments and variety packs.Kashi™ TLC™ Chewy Granola Bars in Trail Mix and Honey Almond Flax varieties (7.4 oz box): "Best if Used Before" date prior to September 19, 2009, followed by the lette... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161036 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:20:00 +0100 2161036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161037&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-u-z.html February 4, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part E (letters U-Z) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Umpqua Dairy Products Co.Umpqua has recalled the following packages of Tin Roof Sundae ice cream, distributed to retail stores in Oregon, Washington and Northern California.Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream (1.75 Qt): UPC #71203-08773; Sell by dates 010610, 121109, 071009, 070309, 063009, 121408, 112708 and 111308Premium Lite Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream (1.75 Qt): UPC #71203-08968; Sell ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161037 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:05:00 +0100 2161037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161038&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-p-t.html February 4, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part D (letters P-T) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Parker Products, Inc.Parker has recalled the following three peanut butter products, sold nationally to food processors and to other companies for private labeling. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup 1442: Manufactured 11/6/08; Lot code 08296 (30 pound case)Peanut Butter Cookies & Crème Organic Bark 2348: Manufactured 10/3/08; Lot code 08277 (10 pound case)Peanut Butter Milk Blen... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161038 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:35:00 +0100 2161038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161039&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-us-recalls-f-j.html February 4, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is Part B (letters F-J) of the eFoodAlert list of US consumer product recalls of foods for human consumption. Unless otherwise indicated below, recalled products were distributed through supermarket grocery chains, warehouse chains, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail outlets.Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge FarmsFalcon Trading/SunRidge has recalled Honey Nut Nuggets. The Nuggets were co-packed for Falcon; no PCA peanut butter or peanut paste was introduced into the Falcon Trading/SunRidge facility. The recalled item is described as:Naturally Preferred Honey Nut Nuggets, Item #37237 (8 oz. bag): UPC #011100372376; Lot codes Nov1209D (19 cases), Nov 0... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161039 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:27:00 +0100 2161039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2161040&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpeanut-butter-products-some-companies.html February 4, 2009FDA advises that there is no indication that any national name brands of peanut butter sold in jars in retail stores are implicated in this outbreak and series of recalls. The agency has the following advice for consumers: "[T]he FDA recommends that consumers avoid eating products that have been recalled and discard them.Because identification of products subject to recall is continuing, the FDA urges consumers to postpone eating commercially-prepared or manufactured peanut butter-containing products and institutionally-served peanut butter until further information becomes available about which products may be affected. Efforts to specifically identify those products are ongoing."The following companies and products are NOT part of this series of recalls.Dreyer's Grand Ice... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2161040 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:34:00 +0100 2161040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2149679&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FjAQA_Qgz49U%2Fkitchen-disasters-crunchy-frosting.php It's winter time and with a new baby in the house we don't get out much.  I was feeling a little bored last night and decided to try out a Ina Garten's recipe for Chocolate Buttercream Cake in her Barefoot Contessa cookbook.  I followed the directions for the cake perfectly, and soon our house smelled like warm and melt-y chocolate.  While my delicious cakes were cooling, I made the frosting ... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2149679 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2149679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2148110&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fanatomy-of-peanut-butter-outbreak.html January 30, 2009The Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak began officially on September 1, 2008, when the first victim began to feel ill. Three cases were recorded in September. But the outbreak got underway in earnest in October.According to CDC's Epidemic Curve, the number of cases began to increase during the first week of October, reaching a peak around Thanksgiving and into early December. As of January 28th, the most recent onset date for a victim's symptoms was January 16, 2009.CDC received the first whisper of an outbreak on November 10th, when staff members received reports of 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in 12 states. All 13 cases were caused by the identical strain. Something definitely was in the wind. But what?By November 25th, the number of cases had grown to 35, a... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2148110 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:35:00 +0100 2148110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2145051&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fanatomy-of-peanut-butter-outbreak-build.html January 29, 2009Peanut Corporation America is a privately held company, with operations in Texas, Virginia and Georgia. The Company was incorporated in 1983 as J.R. Britt Peanut Co., Inc. The following year, J.R. Britt changed its name to Georgia Food & Nut Processors, Inc. Five years later, in 1989, the name changed again – to Casey's Food Products, Inc. In 2001, the Company renamed itself once more, and became Peanut Corporation of America.In 2006, FDA contracted with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to inspect PCA's Blakely, GA processing facility on behalf of the federal government. One assumes that FDA paid Georgia for this service.An inspector from the GDA visited the Blakely facility twice yearly, beginning in January 2006. The inspections could hardly be called in-depth... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2145051 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:55:00 +0100 2145051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2142025&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fpeanut-corporation-of-america-throws-in.html Company recalls all peanuts and peanut products processed in Blakely since January 1, 2007January 28, 2009Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) announced this evening that the company has recalled all peanuts and peanut products processed and shipped from the company's Blakely, Georgia production facility since January 1, 2007.Today's action follows the publication of FDA's investigation report that described unsanitary conditions in the Blakely plant.Salmonella-contaminated peanut butter processed in the Blakely plant is blamed for an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections that has sickened more than 500 victims in 43 states, and one Canadian. Twenty-two percent of the victims have been hospitalized and the outbreak may have contributed to eight deaths.PCA supplied its products to di... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2142025 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:15:00 +0100 2142025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2142027&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fpeanut-butter-roulette.html January 28, 2009The FDA today released a report summarizing the observations made by agency inspectors during their review of the operations, plant records, and compliance status of Peanut Corporation of America's Blakely production facility. The complete report, which has not yet been posted on FDA's web site, is available on Bill Marler's blog site.Two weeks ago, we offered some thoughts as to how peanut butter might become contaminated with Salmonella. We mentioned poor sanitation, poor maintenance, cross-contamination, and rodent or bird infestation. According to the FDA report, all of these elements were present in the Blakely plant. And more.FDA discovered that PCA never validated the ability of its roasting process to kill Salmonella. Nor did the company maintain proper temperature... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2142027 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:47:00 +0100 2142027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2138568&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fstarbucks-drops-all-peanut-butter.html Company says its products not part of Salmonella recallJanuary 27, 2009In a mysterious development, Starbucks has pulled all peanut butter products from its US and Canadian stores, even though Peanut Corporation of America is not a Starbucks supplier. According to Reuters, the company withdrew its peanut butter products as a "safety precaution."It might be just coincidental that a Canadian customer of Starbucks claims to have suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction last spring after eating a Starbucks Peach Yogurt Parfait. The parfait contained undeclared nuts. CBC reported earlier today that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating the incident, including Starbucks' labeling practices. (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2138568 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:28:00 +0100 2138568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132707&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fpet-snack-peanut-butter-recalls.html January 25, 2009The US Food and Drug Administration has posted several recall notices for pet snacks that may contain peanut butter or peanut paste manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America. These products are at risk of being contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium.The following list of recalls will be updated as more information becomes available.Nash FinchNash Finch has announced the recall of all sell-by dates of Puppy Chow Snack Mix, sold in a variety of package sizes and quantities in stores operated by the company in Colorado, Ohio, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Minnesota.The following store brands are affected:Avanza SupermarketEconofoods (excluding stores in Sturgeon Bay, Clintonville, Marquette, Holton and Iron Mountain)Family Fresh MarketFamily T... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132707 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:37:00 +0100 2132707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2122517&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Finternational-peanut-butter-recalls.html January 22, 2009The international community is watch the US Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak and peanut butter recall closely. Following is a list of recall notices, alerts and "all clear" reports from countries other than the United States and Canada.This list will be updated as more information becomes available. (Source: eFoodAlert.com) eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2122517 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:20:00 +0100 2122517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116749&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fus-peanut-butter-products-recalled-in.html January 20, 2009The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced that a number of US-made snack products are being recalled in Canada. The recall was initiated after it was learned that the snack products contain peanut butter or peanut paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of America.The following list of products has been recalled.Hebert’s Fully Loaded P.B. Crunch Minibars: 128 g; UPC #7 21605 20762 4; Produced on 08/26/08, 09/09/08Nature’s Path Organic Optimum Energy Bar-Peanut Butter: 56 g; UPC #0 58449 77713 7; Expiry Date 01OCT09A Clif Bar Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch: All sizes; UPC #7 22252 12009 0; Expiry Date 2009SE07Clif Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter: All sizes; UPC #7 22252 12008 3; Expiry Date 2009SE06, 2009SE07, 2009SE08, 2009SE09, 2009SE10, 2009SE11, 2009NO13Cli... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116749 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:38:00 +0100 2116749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116751&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fsalmonella-found-in-austin-sandwich.html January 19, 2009FDA has just announced having confirmed the presence of Salmonella in a sample of Austin® Quality Foods Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter. This variety of sandwich cracker was one of the peanut butter products recalled by The Kellogg Company. Genetic fingerprint information was not released – probably because the analysis is still in progress.Kellogg Company, which has behaved admirably throughout this peanut butter ordeal, released the following statement from the Company's President and CEO, David Mackay:"We apologize to our consumers and customers, and we can't emphasize enough our disappointment and deep regret about this situation. The food industry upholds certain operating standards and we are proud that we exceed these standards in our facilities. Events of the ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116751 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:02:00 +0100 2116751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116752&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fpca-peanut-butter-shipped-to-canada.html January 19, 2009In the most recent of a series of recall announcements, Peanut Corporation of America has expanded its recall once again, to include all peanut butter and peanut paste produced in its Blakely, Georgia facility on or after July 1, 2008.According to the news release, PCA shipped the recalled products to North American customers in 24 states and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, as well as to overseas customers in Haiti and Korea. PCA supplies its products to food service operations, institutions, distributors and food processors. While PCA is not sold in retail stores, snack foods that were made using the recalled peanut butter and peanut paste is widely available to consumers in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores and even in vending machines.These lot num... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116752 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:21:00 +0100 2116752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112689&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fconsolidated-consumer-level-peanut.html Updated January 17, 2009Original article posted January 15, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to as many as 85 direct customers. Following is a list of consumer product recalls issued by food processors who purchased potentially contaminated peanut butter or peanut butter paste from PCA, including retail distribution information, where available.Hy-Vee Inc.Hy-Vee, a Mid-Western grocery store chain with 225 retail stores in seven states, has recalled all sell-by dates of a range of products made in its bakeries. The recalled items are sold in various package sizes and have a Hy-Vee price tag attached. The list of recalled items includes:Peanut Butter CookiesMonster CookiesPeanut Butter Reese's Pieces CookiesPeanut Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesLunchbox Reese's Pieces C... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112689 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:15:00 +0100 2112689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112690&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fpeanut-butter-related-recalls-multiply.html January 17, 2009Peanut Corporation of America has expanded its initial voluntary recall of peanut butter – announced just 3 days ago – to include "... all peanut butter produced on or after August 8, 2008 and peanut paste produced on or after September 26, 2008..." in its Blakely, Georgia facility.The expanded recall comes after the states of Connecticut and Georgia both reported recovering Salmonella from previously unopened jars of King Nut peanut butter, and after Kellogg Company – to which PCA supplied peanut paste – announced its own recall of 16 Keebler®, Famous Amos® and Austin® products.Hy-Vee Inc., a regional commercial bakery that purchased peanut butter from PCA also has initiated a recall of several items.PCA has halted all production in its Blakely plant, and is no... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112690 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:26:00 +0100 2112690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112691&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fkellogg-recalls-peanut-butter-snacks.html Recall Includes Famous Amos®, Keebler® and Austin® ProductsJanuary 17, 2009The Kellogg Company has initiated a voluntary recall of peanut butter sandwich crackers and cookies due to the possibility that they may be contaminated with Salmonella.This action follows on the heels of Salmonella having been confirmed yesterday in unopened jars of King Nut peanut butter by the states of Connecticut and Georgia. Peanut Corporation of America, the manufacturer of King Nut peanut butter, supplied Kellogg with peanut butter paste used as an ingredient in the recalled products.The recall announced by Kellogg covers all batches of the following products manufactured since July 1, 2008:Austin® Quality Foods Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter - all sizesAustin® Quality Foods Cheese & Peanut But... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112691 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:03:00 +0100 2112691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2111190&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fsixth-death-reported-in-peanut-butter.html This report brings the death toll in the current outbreak to six – two each in Virginia and Minnesota, one in Idaho and one in North Carolina.The state did not release any other details about the victim, but reported that there are now four confirmed outbreak cases of salmonellosis in North Carolina.Ohio, also has released an updated list of outbreak cases, summarized by county. That state has now logged a total of 64 confirmed cases in 25 counties. Eighteen victims have been hospitalized; fortunately, there have been no fatalities.CDC reported this evening that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 453. This new tally does not reflect the increased number of cases in Ohio, which stands at 57 in the CDC totals. Nor does today's summary include the death just reported by North Carol... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2111190 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:59:00 +0100 2111190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2108313&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fgeorgia-lab-reports-preliminary.html January 15, 2009The Georgia Department of Agriculture has made a "presumptive" finding of Salmonella in two samples of peanut butter from Peanut Corporation of America's Blakely processing facility.Peanut butter from this facility was recalled by PCA earlier this week, after Minnesota researchers confirmed the recovery of the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium from an opened jar of peanut butter manufactured by PCA and distributed by King Nut.The Georgia lab has initiated "confirming" tests to verify that the bacteria they isolated are Salmonella. Assuming a positive outcome, the isolates will be genetically typed to establish whether or not they match the outbreak strain. The results of these additional tests may be available as early next week.If the confirming tests are positive,... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2108313 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:55:00 +0100 2108313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2108316&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fconsolidated-consumer-level-peanut.html January 15, 2009Peanut Corporation of America supplied peanut butter to certain commercial food processors, including Kellogg Company. Following is a list of product holds and consumer level recalls issued by food processors who purchased recalled peanut butter from PCA, and issued by retailers who stocked the products of these food processors.Kellogg Company Product HoldKellogg announced a precautionary hold of Austin and Keebler brands of sandwich crackers, including: Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers.The products on hold were sold through various retail chains, including:CVS/Pharmacy: Reported by a reader of eFoodAlertPrice Chopper: All varieties ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2108316 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:11:00 +0100 2108316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2108317&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fsalmonella-typhimurium-confirmed-cases.html January 15, 2009In every major food poisoning outbreak, whether Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes or E. coli O157:H7, the confirmed cases represent only a fraction of the actual number of outbreak victims. This outbreak will be no different.Yesterday, the Kellogg Company announced a precautionary product hold on several varieties of Austin and Keebler peanut butter sandwich crackers while it determined whether the snacks were made using peanut butter paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of America.Here is what a reader of eFoodAlert had to say:"I purchase the toasted PB and the cheese and pb at CVS Division and State Streets in Chicago. I got sick the beginning of Thanksgiving week. I thought I had the "flu." I used Immodium and then a probiotic because the immodium wasn't working. I cont... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2108317 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:35:00 +0100 2108317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2108318&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fsalmonella-typhimurium-434-people.html January 15, 2009The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported late yesterday evening that the number of confirmed cases of salmonellosis attributed to the national outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium has risen to at least 434 people, five of whom have died. One New Brunswick (Canada) resident who visits the United States frequently also has been infected with the outbreak strain.While there is no way of knowing to what extent Salmonella was responsible for these deaths, all five of the deceased were infected with the Salmonella Typhimurium strain that has been found in peanut butter. One of the dead victims was a resident of Idaho, two were from Virginia and two from Minnesota. Three were over 65 years of age – two of them older than 70.Twenty-eight percent of the confi... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2108318 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:13:00 +0100 2108318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2105095&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fkellogg-puts-hold-on-peanut-butter.html January 14, 2009The Kellogg Company has placed a precautionary hold on its Austin and Keebler brands of peanut butter sandwich crackers, and is asking consumers to not eat these products until the investigation surrounding the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) peanut butter recall has been completed.PCA is one of several suppliers of peanut butter paste used in the fillings of these sandwich crackers.Kellogg has put an inventory hold on the products, and has instructed that they be removed from store shelves. The company has not issued a recall notice, but is using the "product hold" mechanism as a safety precaution while it determines whether any of the following Austin or Keebler products contain recalled peanut butter:Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich CrackersPeanut Butter and Jelly Sand... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2105095 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:33:00 +0100 2105095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2105096&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Ffive-dead-in-peanut-butter-outbreak.html January 14, 2009According to the Associated Press, the death toll among victims of the national Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak has risen to five – two each in Minnesota and Virginia, and one in Idaho.The five people whose deaths may be due to their having becoming infected with Salmonella Typhimurium after eating contaminated peanut butter include:A man over the age of 65 from eastern IdahoTwo adults in Virginia (no other details released)A Minnesota man in his 70sA Minnesota woman in her 70sAs of January 12th, CDC was reporting 410 confirmed cases of salmonellosis due to the outbreak strain in 43 states, and 3 deaths. According to Marler Blog, the total number of victims has now surpassed 425.Anyone who followed the progress of last summer's Listeria monocytogenes outbreak in Canada ca... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2105096 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:38:00 +0100 2105096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2105098&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fpeanut-corporation-of-america-initiates.html January 14, 2009Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) has initiated a voluntary nationwide recall of 21 lots of peanut butter, sold to institutional and commercial customers in containers ranging from 5 to 50 pounds. All of the recalled peanut butter was produced on or after July 1, 2008.The recall comes on the heels of a report from the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health that tied the strain of Salmonella isolated from an opened jar of King Nut peanut butter to the national Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that has sickened at least 410 people in 43 states. PCA was the manufacturer of King Nut peanut butter.All of the peanut butter recalled by PCA was manufactured in its Blakely, GA facility for institutional and commercial distribution – to food service operations, cafeteria... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2105098 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:01:00 +0100 2105098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101918&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fpeanut-corporation-of-america-silent-on.html January 13, 2009Yesterday, CDC announced that the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak now encompasses 43 states and has sickened at least 410 people. The only unaffected states are Alaska, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, and South Carolina.Yesterday, the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health announced that the strain of Salmonella recovered from an opened jar of King Nut peanut butter found at a long-term care facility in that state was identical genetically to the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.Yesterday, Martin Kanan, President and CEO of King Nut Companies, clarified that his company only distributed peanut butter in 7 states – Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, Arizona, Idaho and New Hampshire. The company has already recalled all King Nut pe... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101918 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:41:00 +0100 2101918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2098427&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fbreaking-news-minnesota-confirms.html January 12, 2009The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Department of Health announced late today that the strain of Salmonella isolated from an opened jar of King Nut peanut butter is a genetic match for the Salmonella Typhimurium that has sickened at least 399 people in 42 states.State investigators obtained the 5-pound jar of peanut butter from the food service department of a long-term care facility in Minnesota. A resident of that facility is one of the victims of this outbreak. King Nut already had initiated a precautionary and voluntary recall of their peanut butter, which was manufactured for them by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). Neither King Nut nor PCA has commented on this latest finding as yet.Federal and state agencies are still working to find the outbreak strain ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2098427 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:37:00 +0100 2098427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2098428&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fwhat-goes-into-peanut-butter-besides.html January 12, 2009The first recorded Salmonella outbreak to be linked to commercial peanut butter occurred in Australia in 1998. The peanut butter, which was contaminated with Salmonella Mbandaka, infected 15 individuals in South Australia. Roasted peanuts were implicated as the source of the contamination.In 2001, contaminated "Asian style" peanuts were the culprit in an international outbreak of salmonellosis. Australia recorded more than 100 illnesses due to the imported peanuts; cases also were reported in Canada, Scotland, Wales and England. The peanuts were contaminated with several different types of Salmonella.Peanut butter manufactured by ConAgra (Peter Pan and Great Value) was the source of a seven-month long Salmonella Tennessee outbreak that sickened at least 425 people in 44 US ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2098428 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:46:00 +0100 2098428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2096192&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fpeanut-corporation-expresses-deep.html January 11, 2009Peanut Corporation of America, the manufacturer of the King Nut peanut butter that has been linked through epidemiological evidence to the national Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak, released the following statement late yesterday evening:"Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) today expressed its deep concern about the apparent finding of salmonella in a container of one of its products distributed in Minnesota, and its commitment to continue working with U.S. government and independent laboratories on a thorough investigation.PCA is the manufacturer of the peanut butter distributed by King Nut to institutions in Minnesota. The salmonella was found in an open container of King Nut peanut butter at a nursing facility, which leaves open the possibility of cross contamination... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2096192 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:51:00 +0100 2096192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2095334&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fking-nut-recalls-contaminated-peanut_10.html January 10, 2009King Nut has released additional information about its just-announced recall of peanut butter.The company is contacting all of its customers to request that they stop distributing all King Nut brand peanut butter identified by lot codes beginning with "8". The peanut butter, which was manufactured for King Nut by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), has been implicated in the national Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak.King Nut also distributes PCA's Parnell's Pride brand of peanut butter, and has asked its customers to remove this brand from circulation as well. King Nut is not the sole distributor of Parnell's Pride.King Nut has cancelled its orders with PCA, effective immediately. Peanut Corporation of America has not yet issued a statement regarding these developments. (So... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2095334 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:24:00 +0100 2095334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2095335&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fking-nut-recalls-contaminated-peanut.html January 10, 2009In a press release issued today and first reported by Bill Marler of Marlerblog, King Nut has announced a voluntary recall of 5-pound tubs of Salmonella-contaminated peanut butter.The peanut butter was manufactured for King Nut by Peanut Corporation of America of Lynchburg, VA (PCA), and was distributed by King Nut to food service and institutional customers across the United States.King Nut should be commended for the speed with which it has acted in initiating the recall even though, according to the Company's press release, the Salmonella was isolated from an open jar of peanut butter. King Nut has recalled all jars of peanut butter manufactured for it by PCA, regardless of date code or batch number.King Nut and FDA are carrying out additional testing on unopened contain... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2095335 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:20:00 +0100 2095335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2095337&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fsalmonella-typhimurium-outbreak-cdc.html January 10, 2009Late yesterday evening, after eFoodAlert posted a list of 29 of the states affected by the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak, CDC finally released its list of 42 states, along with an update of the outbreak statistics.According to CDC's latest numbers, 399 people in 42 states have been infected by the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium. The illnesses have fallen with the time period of September 3, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Most of the illnesses began after October 1, 2008. Eighteen percent of the patients for whom information is available have been hospitalized.The youngest victim is a 2-month old infant living in California; the oldest is 98 years of age.The list of cases by state is as follows:Alabama (1), Arizona (8), Arkansas (3), California (55), Colorado (9), ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2095337 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:14:00 +0100 2095337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2093345&cid=t_119633_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fsalmonella-typhimurium-outbreak-peanut.html January 9, 2009The Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Agriculture have found Salmonella in a 5-pound container of King Nut brand creamy peanut butter. King Nut is a privately owned company based in Solon, OH.According to an advisory issued by the state of Minnesota this evening, the peanut butter has been linked epidemiologically to Minnesotans who are victims of the national Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. Genetic profiling of the Salmonella from the peanut butter is not yet available; those results are expected early next week.The institutional-size containers of peanut butter are distributed to food service establishments, including those in schools, hospitals, universities, restaurants, and long-term care facilities. The peanut butter is not known to be available in reta... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2093345 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:13:00 +0100 2093345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035872&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F484593834%2Fblogger-interview-lee-ann-thill-at-the-butter-compartment.php This week I had a chance to interview Lee Ann Thill of The Butter Compartment. Lee Ann is a professional art therapist, and her blog reflects her devotion to healing through art. She also happens to be a fine photographer.What... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035872 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:00:00 +0100 2035872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033091&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-one-month-supply-of-detour-runner-bars-is%2F Results were mixed on which would be the best Detour Runner Bar. Chocolate Chip seemed the most popular but the Lemon Yoghurt and Chocolate Peanut Butter were a close second and third. But the winner of the ‘one-month supply of Detour Runner Bars’, according to my trusty random number organizer, is…. Steve who said ‘I just started training for a half-marathon in May. I think the Peanut Butter Chocolate bars would be a good energy boost’. Congratulations Steve. You should be getting an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. And good luck to you with the half-marathon. I’m sure these detour bars will help. As for the rest of the us, there is always a chance to win tomorrow. Tags: detour chocolate chip runner bar, detour chocolate peanut ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033091 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +0100 2033091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122563&cid=t_119633_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F208746709%2F How were your sugars over the holidays? Have you been steady or have you had a sharp increase? Have you behaved and kept to your diet and nutritional tactics? So many questions, so little time! Keep me posted. Personally, I did have a sweet here and there but nothing over the top. I guess I am lucky in that I only have a sweet spot for the ol’ cheesecake haha. I did eat a few cookies, peanut butter of course, but that was the extent of it. I guess you could say that I have been pretty good or at least kinda so! Let me know, leave a comment and fill us in on your post holiday blood sugars. Here’s to a great New Year! Be safe. Share This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122563 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:38:15 +0100 1122563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=964794&cid=t_119633_129_f&fid=36041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-psoriasis%2Fchrista%2Fback-to-blackwith-white-flecks%2F I adore winter clothes. I don’t stand out in my long sleeved tops and my thicker tights are common place in the winter months. I also love the rich dark colors, the many shades of black (and I must say I didn’t know there were quite so many shades of black until I tried – and failed miserably - to find a black jacket to match a pair of black trousers!) and the splashes of color all in winter soft thickness. But, of course, this brings along yet another little dilemma…skin shedding and the tell-tale white flaky flecks that show up against the darker fabrics. I am rigorous in my moisturizing routine. Every morning and evening after my shower, I apply either a prescribed lotion or a deep moisturizer depending on the state of my skin, but it seems that no matter how much I moisturize o... Life with Psoriasis blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=964794 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:18:22 +0100 964794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=959070&cid=t_119633_129_f&fid=36041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-psoriasis%2Fchrista%2Fpsoriasis-does-it-itch%2F I spent years listening to my mother argue with various doctors when she asked them to give me something to ease the itching. “Psoriasis does not itch,” one rather pompous medic said. I must have been about 13 years old at this stage, and I looked him straight in the eye and asked, “Doctor, do you have psoriasis?” He told me he did not. Maintaining eye contact, I asked him how on earth he, who did not have psoriasis, could tell me (who does have it) that psoriasis does not itch? He, of course, could not answer. Psoriasis does itch. It itches like nothing else. My husband has woken me in the night because I am scratching. I have woken to find myself, legs in the air raking at my skin until it bleeds, still unable to stop the itching. It seems the more I scratch, the more it itches.... Life with Psoriasis blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=959070 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:17:12 +0100 959070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939011&cid=t_119633_129_f&fid=36041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-psoriasis%2Fchrista%2Fitchy%2F Some years ago, as a favor to a friend who didn’t want to go alone, I attended a creative writing class at a local college. The course instructor announced we were going to write a poem, and we collectively groaned; I had never written a poem in my life before and had no idea how or where to start. “We will start a poem with one word,” the instructor told us, “at the top of the page, write the first word that comes into your head.” It was warm in the classroom, and I had a particularly vicious patch of psoriasis on my leg, which was driving me crazy. At the top of the page, I wrote the word: ITCHY And from there, my poem was born. At the end of the session, we had to read aloud the poem we had written, and the other students had to guess what our prompt word had been. The feedbac... Life with Psoriasis blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939011 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:16:41 +0100 939011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=903921&cid=t_119633_129_f&fid=36041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Flife-with-psoriasis%2Fchrista%2Fcould-it-be-magic-for-psoriasis%2F Having established last week that there is no such thing as a miracle cure, I now turn my attention to magic…the so-called magic lotions and potions and old wives’ tales. Or are they old wives’ tales? Is it possible that one or more of these old-fashioned remedies could actually help? It seems that just about everyone knows of somebody who was cured of their psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis…and, of course, on each occasion it was a really simple solution, and somebody’s grandma swears by it…and so, of course, I shouldn’t dismiss it without trying it… This is how I came to spend an entire month drinking a vile potion made from cider vinegar and organic honey. It was truly disgusting, and I am amazed I actually stuck it out for an entire month. The only person who ben... Life with Psoriasis blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=903921 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:50:57 +0100 903921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=794194&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F12%2Fpopcorn-can-save-your-life-not%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Opinion, MagazinesDumb headline spotted in today's USA Weekend magazine: "Popcorn can help save your life." Oh, wow. I mean, we all enjoy a clever eye-catching headline, but this is ridiculous! Despite that misleading title, no, the salty snack preferred by movie-goers does not have super-human, life-saving powers. In fact, it's about the nutritional benefits of whole grains. And popcorn is actually a good source of whole grains: three cups popped equals one serving of whole grains. The article mentions an Iowa Women's Health Study finding that women fifty-five and over who eat lots of whole grains are less likely to die from inflammatory diseases like asthma or infections. Whole grain consumption is also linked to a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes a... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=794194 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 794194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=707366&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F01%2Flead-singer-of-poison-describes-life-with-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, ChildhoodWow. I love the Internet. All you wanted to know - and then some! - about rocker Bret Michaels and his experiences with Type 1 diabetes can be found at DiabetesHealth. No, wait! Don't leave. I swear, this is really quite interesting reading.Michaels (44) is the longtime vocalist with the campy hair metal band "Poison," most famous for the weepy 1988 power ballad "Every Rose Has its Thorn." Don't laugh. The guy has sold 25 million albums. Anyway, about the diabetes: Michaels was diagnosed with the condition at age six. The early diagnosis, Michaels says, was a blessing in disguise in that he grew up accepting it as part and parcel of everyday life. He remembers going to insulin shock at least four times as a child, and recalls one incident when his father, afra... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=707366 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 707366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644953&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F28%2Fcocoa-butter-enhances-insulin-sensitivity%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Diet, ResearchStudies found that cocoa butter might be better for diabetics than other fats. A manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate is exploring the health benefits of cocoa butter for diabetics. The positive effect of cocoa butter on diabetes was discovered during a study to determine why men and women are affected differently by diabetes. The study tried to create insulin resistance in male and female rats by feeding them a diet rich in different kinds of fats. To everyone's surprise, the animals on a cocoa fat diet developed better insulin sensitivity than those fed with other kinds of fat. Other studies have looked at the flavanoids in dark chocolate for their blood pressure lowering and insulin sensitizing attributes, so this isn't t... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644953 Mon, 28 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623467&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F20%2Fsunday-seven-seven-healthy-kid-snacks%2F Filed under: Diets, Nutrition, Sunday SevenAbsence makes the heart grow fonder? Or: Out of sight, out of mind? I think I like this one best, at least when it comes to snack time for my kids.Our house was once stocked with sugary treats. It wasn't odd for us to have a bowl of M&Ms in our cupboard, Oreo cookies and fruit chews in the pantry, and a whole host of other not-so-healthy go-to items. Now we have none of it. And while my little boys occasionally search for their old demons, they mostly have adjusted well. They don't crave sweet things any more now that they're gone; they actually rarely mention them. Now I admit they do stake out houses that allow for sweet things when they get the chance but at home, they are content with an apple, a bowl of strawberries, homemade popcorn with... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623467 Sun, 20 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564866&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F23%2Fthe-food-industrys-tricky-solution-to-the-ban-on-trans-fat%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, ResearchI know that I blog often about the dangers to your cardiovascular health from trans fat, but it's because I feel that it's important to stay current with the tricksters. They think they can fool us, but we're hip to their sneaky ways. We are the educated public, and we're not gonna' take it anymore!! Who's with me?!! If you haven't fallen in line, and are wondering just what the hell I'm talking about when I talk about trickery, it has to do with the methods that many food manufacturers are using to get around the trans fat ban. Case in point: the FDA allows food manufactures to list their products as containing Zero Trans Fat if they contain less than half of a gram. Therefore, these foods can contain .49 grams of trans fat Per Serving (which is also... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564866 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 564866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501797&cid=t_119633_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D302071 The FDA has an update on the recent peanut butter recall. It appears that the Salmonella contamination took place at ConAgra's processing plant. As a follow-up to the recent Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an extensive inspection of ConAgra's Sylvester, Georgia processing plant. Samples collected by the FDA revealed the presence of Salmonella. The fact that FDA found Salmonella in the plant environment further suggests that the contamination likely took place prior to the product reaching consumers. Last week, tests by several states identified Salmonella in many open jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter recovered from consumers. In these instances, the Salmonella found in the plant and in the open jars mat... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501797 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:00:00 +0100 501797