Americans 50 years and older make up the highest group of individuals living with HIV, human immunodeficiency virus. In 2014, the CDC reported living with diagnosed HIV by age group, the two highest groups were ages 50-54 and 55-59. There is a significant drop, greater than 5,000, for ages 60-64. Ages 65 and older show a […]
A voluntary recall for Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bit was issued by the manufacturer of the popular snack food on July 21, 2018. These recalled products, listed below, contain whey powder. The company’s supplier recalled the powder because of the possibility it might be contaminated with the microorganism, Salmonella. While there have no reports […]
A little-known key ingredient in the manufacture of many foods is whey powder. It serves as a gel, thickener, or to modify texture. When there is a possible salmonella contamination in the production of packaged foods the item is recalled. Once the wholesaler of the whey powder sent out notification of the possible contaminant, their customers must […]