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Gov’t Intrusion, Deadly Disease

Gov't decides we should have more folic acid forced down our throats because studies say "hey look, folic acid prevents birth defects". (Based on nothing more than in-the-gov't-pocket so-called "researchers and medical pro's). Now, time proves this was more harmful than good (we're not really surprised now, are we?) Serious concerns include ...

Almond Cookie Recall

Charleston Cookie Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Butter in Almond Cookies Produced for Dean & Deluca Charleston Cookie Company of Charleston, SC is recalling packages of Almond Cookies which were sold as a component of the Dean and Deluca "Americana" cookie tin because the cookies contain undeclared butter (milk). People who have allergies to ...

Supplement Recall

BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company") announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration ...

Simple Sodium Solutions

Simple Sodium Solutions - Salt has been used to add flavor to foods, keep foods fresh, make icy roads and sidewalks safer and was even a form of currency in Ancient Rome (the word salary comes from the Latin word salarium – the money allowed to Roman soldiers for the ...

Nature’s Teeth Whitening

Strawberries can actually whiten your smile! Combined with baking soda, strawberries become a natural tooth-cleanser, removing stains from coffee, red wine and dark sodas. Note: Be careful not to use this too often as the acid could damage the enamel on your teeth. You'll need: 1 ripe strawberry 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Crush the strawberry ...

Soy Protein Alert

Allergy Alert on Possible Undeclared Soy Protein in32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, and 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix Morningstar Foods is voluntarily recalling 32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, UPC 6 05388 187 16 ...

Witches Brew

Happy Halloween! Here are a couple quick-to-whip-up recipes for your Halloween celebration! Witches Brew 2 cups pineapple juice 2 cups orange sherbet 1 liter bottle ginger ale Combine pineapple juice and sherbet in a large punch bowl. Gather the guests to watch the eerie mixture bubble and boil when you pour in the ginger ale. ...

Recall: Corn Products

Mrs. Rios Corn Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas Mrs. Rios Corn Products in San Angelo, Texas is recalling its flour tortillas because they may contain undeclared Whey. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Whey run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction ...

Energy Drinks

There has been some recent concern over calls to Poison Control Centers due to "caffeine intoxication," with media articles citing an increase in consumption of energy drinks by teens and children as the culprit. However, the majority of calls were actually related to people consuming dietary supplements containing caffeine, as ...

Doomed to be Obese?

Are you doomed to be overweight? Are all your relatives overweight so you feel this is the hand you were dealt? Judging from the statistics, you might understandably think so. Fifty to eighty percent of children of overweight parents will become obese, versus only about nine percent of the children ...