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Keys to Happy, Healthy Kids

From greater awareness about mental health post-pandemic to increased focus on special dietary needs, here are the trends impacting the kids’ health category.

July 20, 2023

Marissa Fox

From greater awareness about mental health post-pandemic to increased focus on special dietary needs, here are the trends impacting the kids’ health category.

CRN: News Reports "Grossly Misrepresent" CDC Report on Melatonin

June 9, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods Magazine previously reported, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data regarding the use of melatonin in children. The study authors reported that: During 2012–2021, the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin increased 530% (a total of 260,435 ingestions reported) Pediatric hospitalizations and more serious outcomes...

CHPA Spotlights Public Education Initiatives on Melatonin

June 8, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods Magazine previously reported, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released data regarding the use of melatonin in children. The finding: During 2012–2021, the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin increased 530% (a total of 260,435 ingestions reported). CDC noted that "pediatric hospitalizations and more serious...

NPA Responds to CDC's Data on Melatonin

June 7, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released data regarding the use of melatonin in children. CDC reports that, during 2012–2021, the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin increased 530% (a total of 260,435 ingestions reported). CDC also noted that "pediatric hospitalizations and more serious outcomes also increased,...

CDC: Coronavirus Found on Cruise Ship Surfaces for Up to 17 Days

March 24, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that SARS-CoV-2 RNA can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days. In the report, titled Public Health Responses to COVID-19 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships — Worldwide, February–March 2020, the researchers explain, "SARS-CoV-2 RNA was identified on...

The Latest on Lettuce: Third E. Coli Outbreak in Washington

December 13, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Silver Spring, MD—FDA and CDC are now tracking three separate outbreaks of E. col caused by three different strains of E. coli O157:H7. FDA and CDC have identified a common grower between each of the outbreaks, according to a statement from Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response...

The Latest on Both E. Coli Outbreaks

December 10, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Silver Spring, MD—FDA reports that eight people have been infected with E. coli from Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits, UPC 0 71279 30906 4, and a best before date up to and including 07DEC19. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 5, 2019, to November 15, 2019,...

CDC Investigating E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Lettuce--Updated 11/26

November 22, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Atlanta, GA—CDC has posted a notice of a multistate outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 infections. The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined, but ill people in Maryland have reported eating Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Chicken Caesar Salad, and E. coli 0157 has been detected in an unopened...

E. Coli Traced to One Farm; 7 More People Fall Ill

December 14, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—As of yesterday, the CDC announced that another 7 ill people have been included in the E. coli investigation, while the FDA announced that they have traced the source of the contamination to at least one specific farm. The number of reported cases is now up to 59, in...

9 More Sickened in Romaine Lettuce E.coli Outbreak

December 7, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Nine new cases of infection with E. coli O157:H7 have been reported, bringing the total number of people sickened in the U.S. between October 5 and November 18, 2018 to 52, the CDC reported in a food safety alert issued on December 6. Nineteen people have been hospitalized, including two who...