Medical Diseases

Grant Park Packing Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination Grant Park Packing, a Franklin Park, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 53,200 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. Published April 25, 2019 at 07:15AM

K2D Foods Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination K2D Foods, doing business as (DBA) Colorado Premium Foods, a Carrolton, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 113,424 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. Published April 24, 2019 at 09:15AM

As the global epidemic of obesity and type two diabetes in children and adults continues to be a major challenge to public health, an intriguing possible ‘off-target’ effect of the rotavirus vaccine and association with a reduction in the incidence of Type 1 diabetes, has been reported in JAMA Paediatrics . An Australian study from a team in Melbourne, JAMA Pediatr  2019;173(3):280-282. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.4578) and is the first report of epidemiological evidence of this possible and fascinating association. Nearly 20 years ago it was recognised the rotavirus may have an effect on islet cells auto immunity ( Diabetes  2000;49(8):1319–1324. doi: 10.2337/diabetes.49.8.1319 ). Rotavirus vaccination was introduced in Australia in 2007. The team examined the incidence of type 1 diabetes, 8 years before the introduction of the vaccine and compared the incidence to the 8 years after introduction. They hypothesised that the rotavirus vaccination may reduce the incidence of the di

A 14-year-old girl was found moribund in her bed late one morning. She had suffered  from tiredness, headache, nausea and intermittent vomiting during the preceding 4 days, but had been able to continue with normal activities and had received simple analgesics only. She could not sleep well during the two nights before her death and was heard coughing 2 hours before being found moribund by her mother. No signs of life were detected by paramedics, despite prolonged resuscitative attempts. She had attended a general practitioner for a brief period of headache and vomiting 3 months earlier; this was thought to be migraine and was treated effectively with simple analgesia. She remained asymptomatic with no further contact with any health professional until her death. CT head performed shortly after her arrival to hospital showed a large fluid attenuation lesion within the left cerebral hemisphere causing significant mass effect with subfalcine, uncal and probable trans-foramen magnum...

Hello, my name is George, I am 18 years old and have Down’s syndrome. When I was born I had a hole in my heart, and I had to have an operation at 6 weeks old. It was a success and from that time I have really loved my life. A lot of different people have supported me, from the cardiologist all the way through to the genetics team. Other people that have helped include audiologists, podiatrists, orthopaedic surgeons, ENT (ear, nose and throat), ophthalmology, dentistry, speech therapy and occupational therapy. The paediatrics team have joined everything up and without them things would have been complicated. What has worked well generally is that I have had someone who knows me, someone who has worked with me in a team and a person who has supported and helped me. I do have some strengths. First off, I get on with most... from Archives of Disease in Childhood current issue http://bit.ly/2GtkE8n

Academic Foundation Programme (AFP) trainees face challenges in making the most of the research opportunities available to them. Improved support for trainees throughout the AFP may result in improved outcomes and increase retention of clinical academic trainees. Peer support may address some of the challenges faced by AFP trainees at this early stage of their careers. A Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) approach was used to design and implement a peer support programme for AFP trainees in paediatrics. Feedback from recent AFP graduates was used to identify challenges and possible solutions, which were then incorporated into the programme. Trainee views informed the format of the support offered, especially the role of trainee coordinator and importance of regular meetings. The PDSA approach facilitated constant re-evaluation of the programme, which continued to evolve over several years. Peer support is highly valued by AFP trainees, who use the network to obtain information, as well as concre

Third in a series of four articles addressing ethical approaches and issues in undertaking clinical research with children and young people. from Archives of Disease in Childhood current issue http://bit.ly/2Gsv8EI

Weis Markets Issues Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen In WQ Banana Puddin Ice Cream Weis Markets today said it has issued a recall for its Weis Quality Banana Puddin Ice Cream (48oz) since the product's ingredient label fails to list an egg allergen due to a supplier error. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. There have been no reports of illness from customer's consuming this product to date. Published April 18, 2019 at 05:06AM

Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Certain Chewy Chips Ahoy 13oz Due to Unexpected Solidified Ingredient in Product in the US Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a limited voluntary recall in the United States of certain Chewy Chips Ahoy 13oz cookies. This voluntary recall is being conducted because of the potential for certain product to contain an unexpected solidified ingredient. Some reports of potential adverse health effects have been received. Published April 18, 2019 at 12:37AM

Jensen Tuna of Louisiana is Voluntarily Recalling Frozen Ground Tuna Imported from JK Fish, Because it may Potentially be Contaminated with Salmonella Jensen Tuna of Louisiana is Voluntarily Recalling Frozen Ground Tuna Imported from JK Fish, Because it may Potentially be Contaminated with Salmonella. The frozen product, individually packaged in clear plastic one-pound bags, is sold in white wax 20 lb. boxes. The product is only sold as a wholesale case with twenty bags in each case. The lot numbers are z266, z271 and z272. Published April 17, 2019 at 02:45AM

Hercules Candy LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Cashew Brittle Bits Hercules Candy LLC . of East Syracuse, NY, is recalling its 4 ounce packages of Cashew Brittle Bits 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 this product. The recalled Cashew Brittle Bits were distributed from the brick and mortar retail in East Syracuse and nationally through the website www.herculescandy.com. Published April 16, 2019 at 10:40PM

Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nut in Limited Quantities of Ben & Jerry's Coconut Seven Layer Bar Bulk and Chunky Monkey Pint Unilever is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Ben & Jerry's Coconut Seven Layer Bar bulk and Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey pints, which may inadvertently contain tree nuts including almonds, Brazil nuts, and hazelnuts that are not declared in the ingredient list or allergy information list. Both affected products include a "Contains Walnuts" and a "May contain other tree nuts" label on the back of the pack. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these undeclared tree nuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled products. Published April 16, 2019 at 10:39PM

Caito Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Cut Melon Product Because of Possible Health Risk Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling fresh cut watermelon, fresh cut honeydew melon, fresh cut cantaloupe and fresh cut mixed fruit containing one of these melons, produced at the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Carrau, 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 (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Published April 13, 2019 at 06:15AM

Denver Processing LLC Recalls Raw Pork and Beef Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection Denver Processing LLC, a Denver, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 13,865 pounds of raw pork and beef products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and outside inspection hours. Published April 13, 2019 at 05:15AM

Yoakum Packing Co. Recalls Venison Sausage Products Due to Mislabeling Yoakum Packing Co., a Yoakum, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 12,388 pounds of smoked venison sausage that contains pork products that were not represented on the label. Published April 11, 2019 at 06:01AM

Great American Marketing Company Recalls Ready To Eat Products Because of Possible Health Risk Great American Marketing Company of Houston, Texas is recalling Ready to Eat Sandwiches, Wraps and Salads because they have the potential to be contaminated with LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and 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 still births among pregnant women. Published April 11, 2019 at 03:55AM

Great American Marketing Co. Recalls Meat and Poultry Wrap and Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination Great American Marketing, Inc., a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 3,329 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wrap and salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Published April 10, 2019 at 05:29AM

JBS Plainwell, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination JBS Plainwell, Inc., a Plainwell, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 43,292 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically, pieces of hard plastic. Published April 09, 2019 at 08:57AM

Thorgensen Family Farm Recalls Raw Frozen Ground Pet Food (Rabbit; Duck; Llama; Pork) Because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk Thogersen Family Farm of Stanwood, WA is voluntarily recalling raw frozen ground pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following varieties, packaged in two pound packs, are included in this recall: course ground rabbit, course ground mallard duck, ground llama, and ground pork frozen raw pet food Published April 07, 2019 at 06:07AM

J&J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp. Recalls Stuffed Sandwich Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination J & J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp., a Holly Ridge, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 56,578 pounds of stuffed sandwich products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically semi-transparent plastic. Published April 06, 2019 at 05:30AM

Blount Fine Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Soup Product due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen Blount Fine Foods, a Fall River, Mass. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat chicken soup products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. Published April 05, 2019 at 05:30AM

Conagra Brands Announces Recall of a Limited Amount of Hunt's Tomato Paste Cans Due to Potential Presence of Mold Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Hunt's Tomato Paste No Salt Added six ounce cans. After the canning process, the final product could have been damaged, creating the potential for mold. Conagra Brands became aware of the issue after receiving calls from consumers. Published April 05, 2019 at 03:45AM

Conagra Brands Announces Recall of a Limited Amount of Hunt's Tomato Paste Cans Due to Potential Presence of Mold Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Hunt's Tomato Paste No Salt Added six ounce cans. After the canning process, the final product could have been damaged, creating the potential for mold. Conagra Brands became aware of the issue after receiving calls from consumers. Published April 05, 2019 at 03:45AM

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. Recalls Frozen Beef Patties due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., an Enid, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,373 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef patties that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft purple plastic. Published April 03, 2019 at 08:17AM

Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Nut Butters Because of Possible Health Risk Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a voluntary recall of a variety of Wholesome Pantry Organic nut butters because they may 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. No illnesses related to the recall have been reported. Published April 03, 2019 at 12:14AM

NadaMoo! Voluntarily Recalls Select Pints of Strawberry Cheesecake Due to Undeclared Almond Little Red Rooster Ice Cream Company, d/b/a NadaMoo! ("NadaMoo!") announced a limited voluntary recall of approximately 26,000 pints of its Strawberry Cheesecake Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert because they contain an undeclared almond ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled products. Published April 02, 2019 at 04:55AM