Cholera :: Cholera found in Tuen Mun restaurant in Hong Kong
A Po Tin Market fish stall in Tuen Mun has been closed after Vibrio cholerae was found in a water sample collected from its fish tank.
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Childhood Obesity :: Childhood obesity intervention shows promising results
Shape Up Somerville: Eat Smart. Play Hard.? a community-based environmental change intervention to prevent obesity in culturally diverse, early elementary school children reduced weight gain over one school year.
Allergy :: Dining out poses health risks for food-allergic patrons
A survey of restaurant and food establishment personnel reveals that for food-allergic consumers, dining out may be a greater risk than they realize.
E Coli :: HFX Corp. recalls beef due to E Coli contamination
HFX Corp. announced that the company has issued a voluntary recall for 259,230 pounds of beef products due to a possible contamination with E. coli 0157 bacteria. The United States Department of Agriculture announced the recall late Friday.
Food :: Study of US restaurants shows no healthier foods without healthier profits
With obesity, diabetes and other diet-related maladies on the rise in the United States, are healthy choices available when eating out? In an interview study of top executives at major U.S. restaurant chains, researchers found that the message is mixed.
Trans Fat :: Heart Stroke Foundation & Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health urge federal government to act on trans fats
The Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) joined Toronto Public Health to release two new reports and urge the federal government to eliminate deadly processed trans fats in our food supply.
E Coli :: Souplantation works to Identify E coli contamination at Foothill Ranch Restaurant
Souplantation announced it is cooperating with the Orange County Health Care Agency in an investigation of a confirmed E.coli outbreak at its Foothill Ranch restaurant located at 26572 Towne Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92610.
Trans Fat :: Higher trans fat levels in blood associated with elevated risk of heart disease
High consumption of trans fat, found mainly in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and widely used by the food industry, has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Trans Fats :: Quick Serve Restaurant Roundtable agrees to work on reducing trans fats
A Roundtable of Australian Quick Serve Restaurant industry representatives agreed to a September timetable to draft plans to remove artificial trans fats from their products.
Peanut Butter :: Peanut Butter Toppings Part of Recall
FDA has learned that the ConAgra plant in Sylvester, GA, sent bulk Peter Pan peanut butter to its plant in Humboldt, TN.