Maria Kennedy, MPH, RD, LDN

Undeclared dairy in popsicles…

Unilever U.S. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Popsicle Jolly Rancher SingleServe Frozen Confection Pops Unilever in the United States is recalling approximately 137,000 cases of Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products (single serve offerings) because the products may contain milk, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk

Recall on some Freestyle Libre Sensors

Abbott Issues Voluntary Medical Device Correction for a Small Number of FreeStyle Libre® 3 Sensors in the U.S. ABBOTT PARK, Ill., July 24, 2024 – Abbott has initiated a voluntary medical device correction for a small number of FreeStyle Libre® 3 sensors distributed in the United States during the first half of May 2024. The FreeStyle Libre 3 system includes a sensor, reader and app. This medical device co...

This is great article. I’ve asked docs to check for LADA more than once when my patients seemed like they just couldn’t control their type 2 diabetes no matter what they did.

Many diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes may actually have a different form of the disease What are the types of diabetes? Adults with an autoimmune form of diabetes are often misdiagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

This is a good article about sugar alternatives….

Artificial Sweeteners and Diabetes The variety of artificial sweeteners can be confusing for someone with diabetes. WebMD gives you a rundown of what's safe to eat.

Recall due to lead in fruit purée pouches.

WanaBana Recalls WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée Pouches & Cinnamon Apple Sauce Due to Elevated Lead Levels WanaBana USA is voluntarily recalling WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches due to reports of elevated levels of lead found in certain units of the product. Pursuant to the FDA, lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status. Protecting children from exposure to le

HARVEST HOPE FOR HUNGER

Let’s Harvest Hope for Hunger This Thanksgiving

Emily Montgomery, 26, of Apex, NC, was taken Thanksgiving day of 2020 in an act of domestic violence. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday. As a part of their healing process, her family wants to help make sure no one in need goes hungry. They have decided to partner with the Apex Police Department to help InterAct feed those who are rebuilding their lives due to domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month and Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Please consider making a donation today. A list of needed items is attached.

The Apex Police Department will be collecting non-perishable food donations from November 1st – November 12th at the main station, located at 205 Saunders Street, Apex NC 27502.

If you are experiencing violence at home, contact InterAct’s 24/7 Domestic Violence hotline to be connected with a crisis counselor today at 919-828-7740.

YOUR LIFE MATTERS

Recall due to undeclared peanuts…

Nature's Path Organic Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles Nature's Path Organic Foods is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles because they may contain trace amounts of undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life

cooking classes online from the American Diabetes Association:

Live Cooking Classes | ADA The American Diabetes Association has teamed up with the professional chefs at Homemade to offer a series of free, live virtual cooking classes.

Listeria I’m shrimp cocktail from Lidl

Lidl Voluntarily Recalls 7 oz Tapas Branded Cocktail Shrimp by Lidl Due to Possible Health Risk Lidl US has announced a voluntary recall of ready-to-eat Tapas branded Cocktail Shrimp by Lidl, 7 oz., due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to all Lidl US store locations. Lidl US has store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland,

Recall on infant formula…

Reckitt Recalls Two Batches of Prosobee 12.9 oz Simply Plant Based Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. All product distr

Recall on Valentines candy with possible nut contamination.

Silvestri Sweets Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan in Milk Chocolate Caramels Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, IL is voluntarily recalling its 8 ounce bags of Favorite Day branded Valentine’s Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils because they may contain an undeclared tree nut. People who have allergies to tree nuts {chestnuts, brazil nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pec...

Most people I see each day are sent to me because they have pre-diabetes, diabetes or gestational diabetes. This really explains type 2 well. Helping people to learn how to keep their blood sugars in range is one of the most rewarding things about my job!

Type 2 Diabetes Causes and Risk Factors Do you know the causes of type 2 diabetes? WebMD helps you know if you are at high risk for this common type of diabetes.

Infant formula recall....

Abbott Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of 2 Fl. Oz./59 mL Bottles of Ready-to-Feed Liquid Products; Recall Is Not Expected to Impact U.S. Infant Formula Supply Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid products for infants and children.

Recall due to microbial contamination on multiple brands of protein shakes to include some lots of Premier and Glucerna (club packs).

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lyons-magnus-voluntarily-recalls-53-nutritional-and-beverage-products-due-potential-microbial

Lyons Magnus Voluntarily Recalls 53 Nutritional and Beverage Products Due To The Potential For Microbial Contamination Lyons Magnus LLC (“Lyons Magnus” or the “Company”) today announced that it is voluntarily recalling nutritional and beverage products due to the potential for microbial contamination, including from the organism Cronobacter sakazakii. The list of recalled products does not include products i...

Recall freeze dried blueberries containing LEAD

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I never thought I would see the day that there would be an shortage of infant formula in the US. If you are unable to find formula, it might be tempting to dilute it or water it down to "stretch it out". This is not safe for baby. If you are having trouble finding formula, check out this article: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/Are-there-shortages-of-infant-formula-due-to-COVID-19.aspx?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NRI+FY22+05232022&utm_content=American+Academy+of+Pediatrics+%e2%80%93+With+the+baby+formula+shortage%2c+what+should+I+do+if+I+can%26amp%3b%23x27%3bt+find+any%3f&utm_id=149626&sfmc_id=43396749

With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can't find any? ​Shortages of infant formulas have occurred in some stores, mostly due to pandemic-related supply chain issues and a recent large-scale recall of contaminated products. Read on for tips for families struggling to find infant formula.

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Recall on infant formula..

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/infant-formula-recall-what-know?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Infant Formula Recall: What to Know Do not use recalled Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formulas produced in Sturgis, Michigan.

I really like doing meal prep on Sundays so that I have leftovers for lunch and dinner during the week when life is so busy. Here are some casserole ideas from Eating Well...https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/7836528/casserole-recipes-sunday-dinner/?did=693985-20211108&utm_campaign=etg-nonewsubs_relationship-builder&utm_source=eatingwell.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=110821&cid=693985&mid=71375759354

30 Casserole Recipes Perfect for Sunday Dinner End your weekend with a comforting casserole. These casserole recipes are full of healthy vegetables like eggplant, zucchini and sweet potatoes and proteins like chicken and ground beef. Everyone in your family will be a fan of these dishes, and there will be plenty of leftovers to enjoy throughout....

Vitamin D does so much in our bodies. It is actually a hormone. It is so important for it to be in range. This is only one study, but it is interesting!

https://medicaldialogues.in/diabetes-endocrinology/news/vitamin-d-supplementation-lowers-hba1c-levels-in-t2dm-study-83261

Vitamin D Supplementation lowers HbA1c Levels in T2DM: Study Vitamin D3 Supplements lower HbA1c Levels in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published in the Frontiers of Endocrinology. Vitamin D deficiency could play

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chocolate-and-chip-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-allergens-bakery-products?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Chocolate and the Chip LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens in Bakery Products Chocolate and the Chip of Los Angeles, CA is recalling various flavors (see list below) including chocolate chip cookies, cookie bundt cakes and rice crispy treats. because it may contain undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific type of

Glucagon recall… https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/eli-lilly-and-company-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-glucagonr-emergency-kit-due-loss?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Eli Lilly and Company Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of GLUCAGON® Emergency Kit Due to Loss of Potency Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is voluntarily recalling lot D239382D, Expiration April 2022, of Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar (Glucagon for Injection, 1 mg per vial; Diluent for Glucagon, 1 mL syringe), to the consumer/user level. Lilly is recalling lot D239382D to the patient level

New favorite easy chicken recipe….. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-garlic-lime-chicken/

Quick Garlic-Lime Chicken After tending the farm and growing our own produce, I don't have much time left for cooking. I've found this simple chicken dish ideal for hectic days. —Doris Carnahan, Lincoln, Arkansas

Hope this helps reduce the cost of insulin!!

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/955613?src=wnl_newsalrt_210728_MSCPEDIT&uac=306143MN&impID=3534060&faf=1

FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin Semglee is now both biosimilar to glargine and also interchangeable with Lantus, so it can be substituted at the pharmacy.

Recall on insulin....https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/novo-nordisk-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-levemirr-tresibar-fiaspr-novologr-and-xultophyr?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Novo Nordisk Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Levemir®, Tresiba®, Fiasp®, Novolog® and Xultophy® Product Samples Due to Improper Storage Temperature Conditions Novo Nordisk is voluntarily recalling 1,468 product samples listed in the table below of Levemir®, Tresiba®, Fiasp®, Novolog® and Xultophy®, to the consumer level. These products are being recalled because they were stored at temperatures below storage requirements. This recall only impacts pro...

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hershey-voluntarily-recalls-hersheys-chocolate-shell-topping-due-undeclared-almonds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Hershey Voluntarily Recalls Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping Due to Undeclared Almonds The Hershey Company (Hershey) today announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping in a 7.25-oz. (205g) bottle with UPC (346000) after learning that 1,700 bottles were incorrectly filled with Heath Shell Topping which is made with almonds. Hershey is initiating t...

These look delish!!!

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28 One-Pot Dinners for the Mediterranean Diet It’s easy to follow the Mediterranean diet with these one-pot dinner recipes. We pack these dinners with Mediterranean ingredients like fish, beans, lentils and plenty of fresh (or frozen) vegetables. Plus, these recipes only require one pot or pan, so you’ll have an easy clean up. Recip...