PALA+

HHS HealthBeat (May 18, 2012) PALA+ Listen to Tip Being active improves quality of life. The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, also known as PALA+, is a program that challenges kids and adults to be more active. PALA+ challenges us to be physically active, five days a week, for six weeks. Shellie Pfohl is executive director of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. “In addition, we’ve added the nutrition component, hence the plus so it’s PALA+, encouraging you to set a nutrition goal for each of those six weeks.” Fruits and vegetables are essential. So is drinking more water, and less sugar-sweetened drinks. “It’s really about feeling better. On the more longer term, it’s going to help reduce our risks for heart disease, some cancers, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, and the like.” Use this button to share this message with others:

Viral Hepatitis Risk — The Facts

Hi Everyone,

This News Alert came out from the HHS & I think it’s well worth sharing.

The National Testing Day was 5/19 but – if you or someone you know have any of the symptoms for hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), get to the doctor & Get Checked Out.

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2012

Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343

Statement from HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh

Millions of Americans have chronic viral hepatitis, but up to 75 percent of those infected do not know it.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ action plan for Combating the Silent Epidemic of Viral Hepatitis designated May 19 as the first-ever National Hepatitis Testing Day.  This day is part of a larger government-wide initiative to educate people about viral hepatitis and to encourage everyone to talk to their health care provider about whether they are at risk.

The prevalence of viral hepatitis in the United States is staggering. Thousands of Americans die every year from hepatitis-related liver disease and liver cancer. There are now lifesaving treatments available that can limit disease progression and prevent cancer deaths.

In order to increase the number of people who get tested for viral hepatitis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new online Hepatitis Risk Assessment tool, which the Surgeon General and I are promoting through a series of public service announcements.  This online tool will assess an individual’s risk for viral hepatitis and generate a summary of recommendations for testing and vaccination that people can print and take to their doctor to discuss.

Our goal is that this risk assessment tool will raise awareness about this silent epidemic among members of the public, as well as the health care community. We are hoping all of our partners will help us share information about this exciting new tool and encourage people to use it.
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Last revised: May 17, 2012

Food Poisoning – What to Do …

 

Food Contamination & Food Poisoning – What to Do …

 Fact Sheet 1   – Listeria

Fact Sheet 2   – Salmonella

Fact Sheet 3   – Botulism

Fact Sheet 4   – Salmonellosis

Fact Sheet 5 – Noroviruses

 

 

As Always, Stay Safe and Informed

Until Next Time …

Bob Lee

FOOD ALERT – Shellfish from Korea

Important Information for Food Distributors, Retailers, and Food Service Operators Regarding the Sourcing of Molluscan Shellfish from Korea

Oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops from Korea should be removed from the market

On May 1, 2012, the FDA removed all Korean certified shippers of molluscan shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops) from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List (ICSSL), following a comprehensive FDA evaluation that determined that the Korean Shellfish Sanitation Program (KSSP) no longer meets the sanitation controls spelled out under the National Shellfish Sanitation Program.  FDA’s evaluation of the KSSP found significant shellfish growing area deficiencies including:

• ineffective management of land-based pollution sources that can impact shellfish growing areas;
• inadequate sanitary controls to prevent the discharge of human fecal waste from fish farms and commercial fishing and aquaculture vessels operating in and adjacent to shellfish growing areas; and
• detection of norovirus in shellfish growing areas analyzed by FDA during the evaluation

Because of inadequate sanitation controls, the molluscan shellfish harvested from Korean waters may have been exposed to human fecal waste and have the potential to be contaminated with norovirus. 

Norovirus – What is a Norovirus?

Advice for Consumers:

Consumers who have recently bought molluscan shellfish and are concerned that it may have come from Korea, should contact the store from which it was purchased and ask where the shellfish were harvested.  Consumers can check the label on packaged (bagged, boxed, canned, etc.) seafood to see if it is from Korea. If it is not clear where the product is from, consumers can call the manufacturer to find out. Molluscan shellfish from Korea and products made with molluscan shellfish from Korea should be thrown out.

FDA will post on its website any recall notices it receives from companies identifying specific products that contain molluscan shellfish harvested from Korea.

No U.S. illnesses from the consumption of Korean shellfish have been reported in 2012.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

FOOD ALERTS – Week 5-21-2012

Hi Everyone,

Here’s a list of Food Alerts for this past week. 

• Minnesota Firm Recalls Steakhouse Burgers Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

J&B Group, a Pipestone,Minn.establishment, is recalling approximately 456 pounds of steakhouse burgers because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains a seasoning mix with hydrolyzed soy and wheat proteins, known allergens, not declared on the label

• Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Lamb Koftis Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

August Foods Inc., a Downington,Penn.establishment, is recalling approximately 20,520 pounds of lamb koftis. The lamb koftis contain milk, a known allergen that is not declared on the product label.

• California Firm Recalls Turkey Burger Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen 

Foster Farms, aTurlock,Calif.establishment, is recalling approximately 15,040 pounds of a turkey burger product because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product contains a seasoning mix with hydrolyzed soy protein, a known allergen, not declared on the label.

• Recall Notification Report (Halal Beef Samosas)

Raj Foods LLC., aHouston,Texasestablishment, is recalling approximately 3,300 pounds of Halal beef samosa products because a meat ingredient used in the product may have been produced in a facility that is not federally inspected.

•  USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Meat, Poultry and Egg Product Inspection Directory Update

This information has recently been updated, and is now available

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Health – diabetes —

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 Hi Everyone,

If you, or someone you care about has diabetes, then you’ll love this book with five tasty and easy-to-follow recipes for people with diabetes. Each recipe includes nutrition facts for the dish to help you keep track of what you are eating.

 You can download and print the recipes for free (.pdf format), or you can order the free print publication from Publications.USA.gov. This publication is available in English and Spanish.

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As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Auditions – Casting Alert

NEW CASTING ALERT:  Casting #1146010 Upcoming Action Film is casting lead roles!!  Movie is about a special DEA military squad, which tries to eliminate a narcotics gang.

Accepting Union & Non Union Submissions. 

Casting for lead roles for the Drug Cartel & Military Squad.

Pays up to $826/per day – depending on role and experience.

 

If you’re interested – go for it.

 

As always, stay informed

Until Next Time …

Bob Lee

Job Alerts — Insurance Industry – TIME SENSITIVE 5-21-2012

Hi Everyone,

  Some Job Alerts for you:

Be sure to sign up at http://LinkedIn.com  –They’re a great professional Tool for networking and finding the Real Jobs and Real People.

• Business Development / Owner WAKA Kickball -Albany,New YorkArea View Job » 
• Agency Owner – State Farm Insurance State Farm Insurance -Duluth,MinnesotaArea View Job » 
• State Farm Agent is Retiring in Pasadena, TX  State Farm Providing Insurance & Financial Services -Houston,TexasArea View Job » 
• State Farm Agent  State Farm Insurance -Columbia,South CarolinaArea  View Job » 
• Director of Marketing and Business Development IvyWise – GreaterNew York CityArea  View Job »

 As Always, Stay Informed –

Bob

Student Resources – Chemistry & Science

Students that want Quick & Easy Chemistry Tables -

Chemistry & Science Resources  –

• Conversion Table for Units At first glance this page is confusing.  All you have to do is CLICK the LINK on TOP for the Conversion Units you need.
• Periodic Table – This is a fully INTERACTIVE diagram of the Periodic Table that displays the properties of the element you click on.  Super Cool
• Glossary of Chemical Terms – Enter your search term & it brings it up 4 you
• Encyclopedia of Chemistry -  Provides specific info & additional links
• Encyclopedia of Compounds & Elements –

Fresh Start Program announced by IRS – Tax Compromise Offers

Hey Everyone, 

I thought this was interesting and Beneficial enough to post in my travels.

The IRS has announced a new Program called “Fresh Start”.   It allows you to negotiate your taxes (if you owe any) make a compromise, and has cut the time frame and upped the amount of deductions & allowable expenses you can use so it’s more in line with what your living expenses really are (in reality).

Here’s the Link:    Fresh Start    (or click the pix)

Make use of it if you can or share it with anyone you know that can make use of it. 

As Always, Stay Informed

Bob