Monroe Hammond

2 months ago | everydayhealth.com | Monroe Hammond

Food SafetyNewsBob Evans brand liquid eggs were also recalled because they might contain sodium hypochlorite, a compound used to make bleach. fsis.usda.govOver 200,000 pounds of liquid egg substitutes under the Egg Beaters and Bob Evans brands have been recalled by the manufacturer because they may be contaminated with sodium hypochlorite, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on March 28.

Oct 30, 2023 | everydayhealth.com | Monroe Hammond

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by several major retailers, including Target, Rite Aid, and CVS, because of possible bacterial contamination that could lead to infections, partial vision loss, or blindness. While brick-and-mortar retailers are pulling the affected products from shelves, some of the eye drops may still be available for purchase online and should be avoided.

Oct 26, 2023 | everydayhealth.com | Monroe Hammond

Gills Onions of Oxnard, California, has issued a voluntary recall of several fresh diced onion products due to potential salmonella contamination. A joint investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered over 70 cases of illness to date linked to salmonella infection, including 15 hospitalizations, in 22 states that may be connected to the Gills onions.

Aug 24, 2023 | everydayhealth.com | Monroe Hammond

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy or use two brands of eye drops — Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops — after testing revealed samples were contaminated with microbes. Dr. Berne’s drops tested positive for both bacteria and fungi, while LightEyez drops tested positive for four different types of bacteria. Contaminated eye drops can lead to serious infections that may progress to vision or eye loss, or even be fatal.

Aug 8, 2023 | everydayhealth.com | Monroe Hammond

Bryan Randall, a model turned photographer and the longtime romantic partner of the actor Sandra Bullock, has died at 57 of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease. In a statement to People magazine, Randall’s family said, “It is with great sadness that we share that on August 5, Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with ALS.