Medical Diseases

Ethnic Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Bhavnagri Mix” Ethnic Foods Inc. of 76 South Bayles Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050, is recalling its 19 ounce package of Bhavnagri Mix snack mix because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Published April 27, 2018 at 08:22PM

Ziegenfelder Company Recalls Certain Ice Pops For Possible Health Risk As a precaution, the Ziegenfelder Company of Wheeling, WV is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,000 cases of Budget $aver Cherry Pineapple Monster Pops and Sugar Free Twin Pops because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, but Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Published April 23, 2018 at 11:53PM

Voluntary Recall Notice of Happy Harvest Canned Spinach Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergen from Product Mislabeling McCall Farms, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of cases of Happy Harvest Spinach in 13.5 oz cans as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of peanuts resulting from product mislabeling. This product may cause an allergic reaction in customers who have a peanut allergy. Published April 21, 2018 at 11:28PM

Eataly USA Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Artichoke Spread Eataly USA of New York City, New York is recalling Eataly Artichoke Spread, because it may contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Published April 20, 2018 at 06:13PM

Superior Foods Company Voluntarily Recalls 487 lbs. of Smoked Salmon Spreads Superior Foods Company located in Kentwood, Michigan is voluntarily recalling a specific lot of Smoked Salmon Spreads (487 lbs.) that were produced on March 26, 2018. This voluntary action is being undertaken in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Published April 19, 2018 at 10:19PM

NGB Corp. Recalls NxtGen Botanicals Maeng Da Kratom Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination NGB Corp. of West Jordan, Utah is voluntarily recalling NxtGen Botanicals Maeng Da Kratom labeled bottles of encapsulated product because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Published April 19, 2018 at 09:52PM

Recent high-profile cases have highlighted the difficulties that professionals caring for terminally ill or technology dependent children face. I am a paediatrician. I see children with severe problems, often chronic and frequently without a cure, and I try as far as possible to help them and their families. Occasionally there is science and evidence behind the decisions we make, but not always. Medicine does have its black and white disciplines—it is either cancer or it isn’t; or you either need to have an operation or you don’t. But paediatrics is often a discipline of uncertainty dealing with many shades of grey. Paediatricians learn to live with uncertainty and similarly have to support parents and young people to accept this uncertainty. Sometimes we have to wait for nature to reveal itself or for the future to unfold as it should. Herein lies the art of paediatrics: the ability to watch... from Archives of Disease in Childhood current issue https://ift.tt/2qJ5i6t

Convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) is one of the more worrying paediatric emergencies. It’s less common now because of more ready availability of rapidly-acting anticonvulsants such as buccal midazolam in the community; but there remain concerns about what might happen to the child once the acute fits have stopped. Some earlier work suggested that a high proportion develop problems, but a recent unselected population-based study is more reassuring. London-based researchers undertook a study back in 2002–2004 identifying all 226 children presenting to 21 north London hospitals with CSE which lasted for at least 30 minutes (NLSTEPS study, Chin R et al. Lancet 2006. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(06)69043-0). Of these 203 survived, and they were able to contact and follow-up 134, at a mean 9 years after the initial event (STEPSOUT study. Pujar S et al. Lancet Child Adolesc Health 2018. doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(17)30174-8). The long follow-up is important, since many will have had short-

The importance of prompt resuscitation with intravenous (IV) fluids in children with presumed sepsis or severe dehydration is well-known, and is emphasised in all resuscitation guidelines. But have we gone too far? The FEAST trial published in 2011 set alarm bells ringing (doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1101549). In a sub-Saharan Africa setting, it showed that very ill, febrile children randomised to fluid boluses of either saline or albumin had a 3.3% higher mortality than those receiving only maintenance fluids. Those with gastro-enteritis were excluded. Since then questions have been asked about whether we might also be doing harm to less ill children in Western settings by overuse of fluids. Two systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been published looking at different aspects of this dilemma. The first, by Canadian authors, looked for evidence linking fluid balance and outcomes in critically ill children on intensive care units (Alobaldi R et al doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.4540). In

While appendicectomy has been considered the mainstay of treatment for children with acute appendicitis for many decades, there has been a great deal of recent interest in non-operative treatment (NOT) with antibiotics alone. Initial results suggest that many children with appendicitis can indeed be safely treated with NOT and can be spared the surgeon’s knife. Many as yet unanswered questions remain, however, before NOT can be considered a realistic and reliable alternative to surgery. This review summaries current knowledge and understanding of the role of NOT in children with appendicitis and outlines and discusses the outstanding knowledge gaps. from Archives of Disease in Childhood current issue https://ift.tt/2qK4k9W

Evaluation of bone health in childhood is important to identify children who have inadequate bone mineralisation and who may benefit from interventions to decrease their risk of osteoporosis and subsequent fracture. There are no bone protective agents that are licensed specifically for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in children. In this review, we discuss the mechanism of action and use of bisphosphonates and other new and established bone protective agents in children. from Archives of Disease in Childhood current issue https://ift.tt/2qKuzx8

In this review, we outline the standard of care for children in the UK with the most common major bleeding disorder, haemophilia, and how exciting new developments in therapy have the potential for further improvements in quality of life and clinical outcome. The combination of comprehensive specialist medical care, safer factor concentrates, earlier introduction of prophylaxis and patient-specific education has allowed the current generation of patients with haemophilia to grow into adulthood with excellent joint function, pursuing full-time employment with a good quality of life. We are entering an exciting new phase in paediatric haemophilia as potentially life-changing products appear on the scene taking a step towards achieving better, easier and personalised prophylaxis. from Archives of Disease in Childhood current issue https://ift.tt/2HeVxb9

TruPet LLC Recalls Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination TruPet, LLC of Milford, OH, is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Boost Me Mighty Meaty Beef Topper Meal Enhancer because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is limited to 400 cases of the product, as identified below. Published April 18, 2018 at 11:08PM

World’s Best Cheese Recalls l’Explorateur Soft Ripened Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk World’s Best Cheeses of Armonk, NY is recalling 22 cases of Formagerie de la Brie brand, l’Explorateur soft ripened cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Published April 17, 2018 at 08:55PM

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Shell Egg Recall Due to Possible Health Risk Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today announced the Company was notified after the close of business on April 13, 2018, by Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana, of a voluntary egg recall. The eggs involved in the recall have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup and were distributed from Rose Acre Farms’ Hyde County, North Carolina, facility from January 11, 2018, through April 12, 2018. Published April 17, 2018 at 06:48PM

FDA orders mandatory recall for kratom products due to risk of salmonella MANDATORY RECALL ordered for all food products containing powdered kratom manufactured, processed, packed, or held by Triangle Pharmanaturals LLC Published April 17, 2018 at 03:25AM

Vitakraft Sun Seed Recalls of Sunseed Vita Prima Sugar Glider Food Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. of Weston, OH, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Sunseed Vita Prima Exotics Sugar Glider Formula because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Published April 16, 2018 at 08:44PM

K9 Natural Ltd Voluntarily Recalls K9 Natural Frozen Chicken Feast Raw Pet Food 2.2lb And 11lb Bags Because Of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes K9 Natural Ltd is voluntarily recalling four batches of the K9 Natural Frozen Chicken Feast 2.2lb and 11lb bags that was imported into the US market in June 2017 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. Published April 15, 2018 at 07:06AM

Fresh Foods Manufacturing Co. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Salad Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination Fresh Foods Manufacturing Co., a Freedom, Pa., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 8,757 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Published April 15, 2018 at 04:10AM

Seacrest Foods Recalls l’Explorateur Soft Ripened Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk Seacrest Foods International, Inc. of Lynn, MA is voluntarily recalling 29 cases of Formagere de la Brie brand, l’Explorateur soft ripened cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths and fetal infection among pregnant women. Published April 14, 2018 at 03:55AM

Conagra Brands Inc. Recalls Salisbury Steak Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Conagra Brands, Inc., a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 135,159 pounds of Salisbury steak products (poultry, pork, and beef) that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone. Published April 12, 2018 at 02:10AM

Nine Whole Foods Market Stores Issue Voluntary Recall for Explorateur French Triple Creme Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Explorateur French Triple Crème cheese from nine stores located in New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Connecticut and New Jersey out of an abundance of caution. The cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Published April 10, 2018 at 08:42AM

Stewart’s Shops Issues Allergy Alert on Pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Stewart’s Shops Corp. is recalling units of Stewart’s pint Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup ice cream because they may have been packaged incorrectly with a “Chocolate” lid. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Published April 09, 2018 at 11:33PM

Club 13 Recalls Kratom Maeng Da Red Powder and Capsules Because of Possible Health Risk Club 13 of St. Augustine, FL is recalling 15-gram, 30-gram, 90-gram, 150-gram, and 454-gram pouches, and all bulk orders of "Maeng Da Red" kratom powder; and 5-count, 25-count, 50-count, 100-count, 120-count capsule, and all bulk capsule orders of “Maeng Da Red” kratom bottles; and 5-count, 20-count, 25-count, 40-count, 50-count capsule “Maeng Da Red XS” kratom bottles because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (...

Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Organic Amaranth Flour (22 Oz.) Because of Possible Health Risk Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods is voluntarily recalling 2,099 cases of Organic Amaranth Flour (22 oz.), after recent testing revealed the presence of Salmonella in a single LOT of Organic Amaranth Flour (22 oz.) with a Sell By date of Nov. 26, 2015. Published April 08, 2018 at 04:06AM

J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination J.T.M. Provisions, Co., a Harrison, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 14,525 pounds of fully cooked not shelf stable pulled barbequed beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials. Published April 07, 2018 at 10:00PM

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. Announces A Voluntary Recall of Fresh Bruschetta Mixed and Dips Because of Undeclared Soy and Milk Cut Fruit Express, Inc. of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is voluntarily recalling packaged Bruschetta Mixes and Dips distributed through 4/4/2018, with Use-by Dates as listed below, since they may contain undeclared milk and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Published April 07, 2018 at 04:54AM

Advocare Issues Allergy Alert in Select Bottles of Muscle Strength and Nighttime Recovery Product Because of Undeclared Milk Allergen on The Label AdvoCare International has commenced a voluntary recall of two lots of Muscle Strength and four lots of Nighttime Recovery dietary supplements because they may contain undeclared milk that can elicit an allergic reaction in individuals who are sensitive to milk and milk products. Published April 07, 2018 at 04:21AM

Independent Nutrition, Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk in Ignite Pre-Workout Supplement Products April 5, 2018, Independent Nutrition Inc, dba Back to Health of Eugene, Oregon is recalling certain lots of the Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout Supplement products because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or sever sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Published April 06, 2018 at 11:31PM

Aspire Food Group Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Exo Bars Aspire Food Group of Austin, TX, is recalling its 60 gram bars of EXO Blueberry Vanilla, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Apple Cinnamon bars because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume these products. Published April 06, 2018 at 08:28PM

Recall of Certain Lots of Izzy’s Maple Nut Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Peanuts Izzy’s Ice Cream, LLC is voluntarily recalling limited numbers of its Maple Nut Ice Cream pints following a supplier’s recall of walnuts due to the possible presence of undeclared peanut residue. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products Published April 06, 2018 at 12:22AM

Nutrizone Expands Recall of Various Lots of Multiple Dietary Supplements Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk NutriZone, LLC is adding Nirvanio Special Reserve Kratom Blend, to its recall of 4 dietary supplements because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella . Salmonella , is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Published April 03, 2018 at 09:34PM

FDA Orders Mandatory Recall for Kratom Products Due to Risk of Salmonella Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has issued a mandatory recall order for all food products containing powdered kratom manufactured, processed, packed, or held by Triangle Pharmanaturals LLC, after several were found to contain salmonella. The agency took this action after the company failed to cooperate with the FDA’s request to conduct a voluntary recall. This is the first time the agency has issued a mandatory recall order to protect Americans from contaminated food products. Published April 03, 2018 at 08:57PM

Nutrizone Recalls Various Lots of Multiple Dietary Supplements Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk NutriZone, LLC of Houston, Texas is recalling 4 different dietary supplements because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Published April 02, 2018 at 08:45PM