US-based food firm Zachary Confections is voluntarily recalling Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs as they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product associated with the recall is 5 oz Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow ...
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Clic International of Quebec is voluntarily recalling its own brand Sesame Paste Tahina in Canada due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The product subject to the recall ...
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have begun enrolling volunteers for clinical trials to find effective treatments for influenza. One of the studies will assess if treatment with the influenza drug oseltamivir reduces ...
Earlier this week, the Consumer Reports TV crew was filming a segment on blenders, detailing the results of our recently updated Ratings of nearly 60 models. Our cameraman got too close to one of the blender blades and gave his thumb a ...
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European manufacturer of plastic caps and closures, PROCAP has announced the launch of its new closure 28-1881 PROSPARK, which has been designed for the full range of PET bottle drinks from still water to high-carbonated soft drinks. ...
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Mintel has launched Mintel Futures—a unique approach to trend forecasting enabling a longer term, strategic outlook—from the global analyst team at Mintel. Stemming from a set of six key trends, Mintel has identified the ...
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UK-based supermarket chain Sainsbury's is recalling its own-brand Lemon Thyme as it may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA). The product subject to recall is Sainsbury's Lemon Thyme, 15g, ...
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An episode of "Dr. Phil" this week that focused on elder abuse—both financial and physical—struck a chord with a number of people, if the show's comments section is any indication. Numerous commenters reported abuse of their own ...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that it is working with the Public Health Agency of Canada and provincial authorities to determine the source of a foodborne illness outbreak in the country. A total of 16 people ...
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Twitter launched an interactive map to shine a spotlight on which of the presidential candidates' tweets gain the most traction in different areas of the country. As election day nears, President Barack Obama and his Republican ...
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The Amis are distributed in the Taitung longitudinal valley and on eastern coastal plains. With a population of 138,000, they are the largest of all the Formosan aboriginal tribes. The Amis can be subdivided into five groups from north to ...
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, December 22, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mobile games are at their pinnacle. It is not hard to find somebody playing a mobile game on their smartphone in the subway. People of all ages, from children to the elderly, are ...
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Japanese electronics giant Fujitsu on Monday showed a new smartphone for the elderly, with a simplified Android user interface and a new touch screen designed for senior users. The F-12D phone is the latest in Fujitsu's popular "RakuRaku" ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Loma Vista Medical's TRUE Dilatation Balloon Valvuloplasty catheter, designed to prevent balloon ruptures in balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) and transcatheter aortic valve ...
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Age UK has teamed up with Cognatel MVNO CyCell to develop a no-frills mobile phone for the elderly. According to research by Ofcom, over half (52%) of people aged 75 plus own a mobile phone, but these devices are often relegated to a ...
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