The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service found listeria in a sample of jerky prompting a recall of 1,634 pounds of jerky products in eight states. According to the USDA recall notice, Boyd Specialties out of Colton, California made 15 different flavors of the jerky...
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Taylor Farms New England Ready-to-Eat Chicken Recalled over Mislabeling
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert on ready-to-eat chicken breast meal kits in 9 different states. The meal kits may contain allergens of wheat and soy, which are not declared on the product...
Popular Spice Company McCormick Recalls Seasoning over Listeria Risk
Spice company McCormick is recalling three of its seasoning blends because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The company says the bacteria was discovered during routine testing by the Food and Drug Administration, and that no illnesses have been reported. The...
GM Issues Another Recall over Chevy Bolt Battery Fires
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze. Until repairs are done, GM says owners should park the cars outdoors, limit charging to 90% of battery capacity, and not...
Major Food Recalls Follow Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving week brought a deluge of food recalls. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced four of them at the end of the day on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. Three of those involve produce that could be sitting in your kitchen. Those included a...
Top causes of construction site injuries
Working on a construction site carries many risks, as an accident can happen when you least expect it. And even if you attempt to protect yourself against injury, such as by wearing the appropriate safety gear, there's no guarantee you won't require medical...
Head injuries in car wrecks can produce life-long impacts
People who are involved in a car wreck sometimes think that they aren't at risk of a brain injury because they didn't hit their head. This isn't always the case. It is imperative to know some of the signs of brain injuries and what you should do if you notice...
Back pain after a car crash can signal serious issues
A person who is involved a car accident might have back pain after the wreck. Many people will have nothing more than muscle soreness from the impact. However, pain in this area can sometimes signal a serious injury. Seeing a doctor after the crash can help determine...
Back injuries are a leading cause of lost time at work
Many occupations come with a risk of back injuries, but physical laborers have an increased exposure to danger. All employers must have protocol in place to reduce the risks on the job. It is their duty to provide workers with a safe working environment.Back injuries...
Compartment syndrome can occur after motor vehicle crashes
When you are in a motor vehicle crash, you have to think about serious injuries that you might suffer. Commonly, you will have broken bones, bruises and lacerations. There are some instances in which you end up having a more serious injury like one to the spinal cord...
