Health and Wellness Archive

FDA Issues Hot Dog Chili Sauce Botulism Warning 

ROCKVILLE, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration here is warning consumers of the possible botulism contamination of 10-ounce cans of Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Castleberry’s Hot Dog Chili Sauce and Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce that have “best by” dates ranging from April 30, 2009, through May 22, 2009. ...

Manufacturers’ Children’s Advertising Commitments Approved 

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Council of Better Business Bureaus approved 11 manufacturer pledges made as part of its Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative. ...

Albertsons Is Latest to Eliminate Trans Fats 

BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons LLC yesterday announced that all of its service deli departments are now using non-hydrogenated, trans fat-free oils for frying foods such as their chicken tenders, potato wedges, crispy wings and Signature Fried Chicken....

Rx Associations Launch Project Destiny 

Three pharmacy industry organizations have launched a joint effort to further community pharmacy's role in the advancement of health care in the United States....

Safeway Sponsors Seattle-Based Mobile Mammography Van 

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance unveiled a Safeway-sponsored mobile mammography van at a Seattle Safeway store yesterday. ...

Safeway Raises $10.7 Million for Prostate Cancer Cure 

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway in June raised $10.7 million to fund critical research programs aimed at finding a cure for prostate cancer. ...

Poll: 9 of 10 Americans Support COOL 

YONKERS, N.Y. — A poll suggesting 92% of Americans support country-of-origin labeling on food drew defensive responses from some of the law’s opponents Wednesday. ...

Kmart Expands List of 90-Day Generics 

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart Pharmacy here is expanding its generic drug program. ...

Jewel Osco to Distribute 50,000 Camino Mágico Guides  

CHICAGO — Jewel Osco will distribute 50,000 Camino Mágico pamphlets at health fairs and festivals throughout the greater Chicago area this summer....

Restaurant Menus Lack Health Options: Study 

CHICAGO — Even though chains like Burger King are announcing plans to eliminate trans fats from their quick-service menus, many consumers still don’t think the food-service industry is providing them with enough healthful options....

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