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Massive Recall of Magnetic Toys in US

If it was pet food recall first, it is now a massive recall of children's toys. // The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and a leading toy manufacturer have jointly announced recall of over four million units of magnetic building sets. Only in Mar...

98% of Food Imported by the U.S is Not Inspected for Food Safety

...fect of contaminated food, which also instigated a pet food recall. This could also be due to lenient food laws in the countries from where the food is imported. When such foods escape the attention of Food safety authorities, it makes it a ready recipe for food contamination. "FDA doesn't have enough ...

Two More Pet Food Products Recalled in US

The pet food scare that started in March this year continu...also experienced kidney problems. Yet another US pet food manufacturer has recalled its products on receiving reports of animals vomiting and experiencin...

Chinese Food- a Global Risk?

...ure. This is being attributed to the fact that the pet food contained gluten from China. This gluten is contaminated with melamine. Melamine is a chemical that is generally used in the plastic industry, fertilizers and flame retardants. It is not been termed harmful to the humans. It sure has brought...

Melamine Contamination Killed Thousands of Pets, Says a New Report

.../ were sickened or killed nationwide consequent on pet food-contamination with an industrial chemical. ...ast month there was massive recall of contaminated pet food. Described as one of the largest in U.S. history, began March 16 when the Menu Foods recalled s...

FDA Re-Emphasizes Warnings to Consumers on Risks of Pet Turtles

...onella pomona, a bacteria that was also found in a pet turtle in the home. Salmonella is the genus nam...ng. In the early 1970's, it was determined that pet turtles, particularly red-eared sliders, were responsible for an estimated 280,000 cases of salmonel...

FDA Issues Warning for Pet Chews Due to Contamination With Salmonella

...compromised immune systems. Consumers who have the pet treats manufactured or distributed by T.W. Enterpr...otentially be transferred to people handling these pet treats, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the prod...

Fruit and Vegetable Diet 'could Prevent Asthma'

..., and of allergic rhinitis, caused by dust mite or pet allergies. Parents of the children, who were aged between seven and 18, were also asked how often they ate 58 foods in nine categories; vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish, cereal, dairy products, meat, poultry and margarines and oils. The Mediterra...

90 Brands of Pet Food Recalled from the Market Following Death of 10 Animals

...e death of 10 animals following the consumption of pet food that caused kidney failure. This event has sparked// a nationwide recall of pet food. Veterinary offices have been at their wits end answering queries from owners of pets. Menu...

Doctors Not Drowsy When Treating Women’s Sleep Issue

...2007 Sleep in America Poll, women who sleep with a pet in the bedroom are significantly more likely to re...om,” said Dr. Atwood. “If you are awakened by your pet on a regular basis, having a pet in the bedroom becomes counterproductive. When this happens, we rec...

Doctors Not Drowsy When Treating Women's Sleep Issues

...2007 Sleep in America Poll, women who sleep with a pet in the bedroom are significantly more likely to re...om,” said Dr. Atwood. “If you are awakened by your pet on a regular basis, having a pet in the bedroom becomes counterproductive. When this happens, we rec...

Consumers Warned of Using Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination

...epartments. People who have concerns whether their pet has Salmonella should contact their veterinarian. ...nly by handling their cat, but by contact with the pet food, food bowl, cat box and surfaces exposed to these items, so it is important that they thoroughl...

PAHO Urges Readiness for Dengue Outbreaks in 2007

...ites such as water storage barrels, potted plants, pet bowls, or any uncovered water container. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) was established in 1902 and is the world's oldest public health organization. It serves as the regional office of the World Health Organization, and works with all...

Cell Phones and Driving

...se safe-driving tips: ? Cage, leash or harness a pet before you travel. ? If you must eat or drink, have a passenger hand you items or arrange them within easy reach. ? Take time before you drive to adjust the seat, mirrors, seat belt and radio. ? Pull over when you talk on the cell phone. If you mu...

Man Gets Compensation for Psittacosis

...Glyn Atherton of Derbyshire who used to work for a pet shop had fallen sick and was admitted to the hospital. His initial symptoms were very much like ordinary fever. But subsequent diagnosis revealed that he was suffering from psittacosis. While at work, though he did not have direct contact with the ...

A New Drug To Address Canine Obesity

...ifficult to cut back on doggy treats.” “You hear pet owners say: ‘The dog really wags his tail when I g...r. Fennell said. Veterinarians complain that the pet owners overindulge in feeding and spoil them with treats, which makes them pretty heavy. Slentrol ...

Hong Kong on Bird Flu Alert

...a fresh round of visits to local poultry farms and pet bird shops to ensure precautionary measures agains...nza. Letters have also been issued to the farmers, pet bird shop owners, licence holders of pet poultry and racing pigeons reminding them that proper preca...

Handle Your Cute Pets With Care

...s to say. According to health experts small cute pet rodents like mice, hamsters and rats can spread ba...an outbreak in August 2004. A veterinarian for a pet distributor in Minnesota,US, notified the Minnesota Department of Health that two hamsters from a sh...

Pet Owners Less Healthy: Study Unveils

A Finnish study finds that working-age pet owners tend to be more overweight, slightly less h...s. But those studies didn't look at the effects of pet ownership on the health of the general population. Now, Leena K. Koivusilta, Ph.D., and Ansa Ojanl...

Misconceptions About Pet Owners Health Condition Revealed

Generally people are of the view that pet owners do a lot of running about hence involve in ...esearch held at University of Turku which compared pet owners and workers of age group 20-54. The findings were published in PLoS ONE, the new internationa...

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