Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat two types of Hello Fresh ready-made meals that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. The warning came Monday after officials traced the affected Hello Fresh meals back to FreshRealm, a California-based company also linked to an ongoing national Listeria investigation involving…  read on >  read on >

Halloween is all about costumes, candy and fun, but all that sugar can take a toll on your child’s teeth. Dr. Cheen Loo, chair of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, shares ways families can enjoy the treats without letting tooth decay join the party. Candy that can be tough…  read on >  read on >

Foster Poultry Farms is recalling more than 3.8 million pounds of chicken corn dogs after wood fragments were found in the batter, causing injuries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the Livingston, California–based company received multiple complaints from consumers who discovered wood in the products. At least five people…  read on >  read on >

Pediatricians can better help parents prevent peanut allergies if they are provided support that helps them follow national guidelines, a new study says. Doctors were more likely to recommend early introduction of peanut-containing foods into the diets of infants if they had educational and clinical support, researchers reported Oct. 6 in the journal Pediatrics. These…  read on >  read on >

Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth.  While the occasional crunch of an ice cube isn’t likely to do severe damage, making it a daily habit can lead to enamel damage, cracked fillings and even jaw pain over time. Ice is…  read on >  read on >

Costco shoppers will be able fill prescriptions for Ozempic and Wegovy — two of the most popular weight loss and diabetes drugs — at a discount. Novo Nordisk, the maker of both medications, announced Friday that the warehouse retailer will sell a four-week supply of the injections for $499 out of pocket at its more…  read on >  read on >

Preschoolers who regularly overeat are likely swallowing their emotions as well, a new study says. Girls who overeat as preschoolers are more likely to develop anxiety, impulsivity and hyperactivity when they grow into teenagers, researchers reported in the journal BMC Pediatrics. The results indicate that children’s eating patterns could be early signs of mental health…  read on >  read on >