Laurel Curran is currently an undergraduate student at Willamette University, majoring in Politics with a minor in American History. Originally from Bainbridge Island, Washington, she hopes to attend law school in the Seattle area. In her free time Laurel volunteers with a program for at-risk elementary school students.
The British Health Secretary has announced plans to eliminate the Food Standards Agency. The organization's responsibilities will be divided between two existing groups, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department of Health. The government cited wishes to streamline oversight and condense regulation. The Food Standards Agency is roughly the same as the U.S. Food and...
A new field study by UC Davis scientists has measured the incidence of E. coli O157:H7 in the feces of Northern California wildlife. This study, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found E. coli O157:H7 in some wildlife stool samples. However, these samples may not be enough to explain the...
At most petting farms and carnivals children can be seen excitedly gathered around the chicken coops. They are enthralled with the iconic animals that have roamed the happy farms of Old McDonald and Babe. However, chickens may not be as safe and cuddly as many children--or their parents--assume.The results of a Utah investigation into the astronomically high levels of arsenic...
On Wednesday the European Union (EU) voted on legislation that will ban cloned meat and other animal products in the European food supply. The legislation will meet its final hurdle in the hands of the ministers of the 27 EU member states. In September these governments will finalize the rules of the bill with EU legislators.Corinne Lepage, a French member...
These days it's ordinary to cool off with a magenta popsicle or quench thirst with a neon green sports drink. Vibrantly colored foods have become the norm, but studies show that popular food dyes carry profound risks. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) recently published a comprehensive report called "Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks" (pdf) which...
Seven cases of Salmonella have been confirmed in attendees of Sasquatch Music Festival over Memorial Day weekend. There are a number of unconfirmed cases pending test results. Sasquatch is held at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington, each year, with food and beverages provided by Aramark. The individuals who have tested positive for Salmonella include attendees from Washington as...
Three daycare centers in Ellensburg, Washington have been closed by the Kittitas County Health Department due to an outbreak of E. coli in attending children. There are eight confirmed and six suspected cases of E. coli, with over 70 children awaiting test results. The three temporarily closed daycare facilities include: Creative Kids Learning Center, Little Tot Town and Foursquare...
Whether you are escaping blistering heat or just trying to find some, summer months are the most popular time of year for international travel. Each foreign destination presents unique food and health dangers, however, and there are general safety guidelines that should be taken into account before embarking on any journey. The most common infectious diseases contracted by travelers...
Many people regard airline travel as nothing short of a headache. The long lines, uncomfortable luggage, security procedures, and general confusion filling most airports are enough to work up an appetite in even the most veteran fliers. The feeling of finally sinking into your seat after a hectic airport experience is one of unique relaxation. It is at this point...
The journal Pediatrics recently released a new study highlighting breast milk's ability to protect infants from infectious diseases. The authors concluded, "Exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 4 months and partially thereafter was associated with a significant reduction of respiratory and gastrointestinal morbidity in infants. Our findings support health-policy strategies to promote exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months, but...
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