Health

Multiple brands of peanut butter and almond butter are being recalled due to fear of salmonella contamination after reports of illness. nSpired Natural Foods, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of certain lots of peanut butter and almond butter sold under the brand names Arrowhead Mills®, MaraNatha®, Kroger®, Trader Joes®, Safeway® and Whole Foods® because they have the potential to ...

Take Charge of Your Diabetes Classes will be offered free in Sevier County during September – October. This six week series covers topics relating to self-management tips for diabetes such as foot care, monitoring glucose, exercise, difficult emotions and working with your health care team. The series will be instructed by educators certified by Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program Trainers. ...

Check your spice rack for McCormick® Ground Oregano as the company has issued a recall of certain lots due to risk of Salmonella contamination. In a release posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, McCormick & Company, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of 0.75 oz. bottles of Ground Oregano after routine testing by the FDA found ...

As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mulls over whether to rein in the use of common antibacterial compounds that are causing growing concern among environmental health experts, scientists are reporting today that many pregnant women and their fetuses are being exposed to these substances. They will present their work at the 248thNational Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical ...

Parents and childcare providers can soon have their child car seat locally inspected by certified technicians to ensure it meets safety requirements. The City of Sevierville Fire Department (SFD) has scheduled a Child Car Seat Safety Inspection on July 30, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Collier Drive Sub-Station (423 Collier Drive) in Sevierville. “Nationally, over 90% ...

Tractor Supply in Sevierville is having a Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 12th, 2014. We will have fresh, local fruits and vegetables and handmade crafts. Please join us at 9 a.m. for the fun! If you are interested in participating, please ask a Tractor Supply Team Member in store for more information. Tractor Supply is located at 330 W Main ...

Pregnant women and parents of small children seeking to meet minimum dietary recommendations for fish and other seafood should know how to recognize and protect themselves from seafood fraud. The substitution and mislabeling of seafood is even more concerning since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new recommendation earlier this week ...

Latest data shows drowning remains leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4 WASHINGTON, D.C. – New reports released today from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that nearly 400 pool and spa drownings occur each year in the United States that involve children younger than 15 years old, with more than 75 percent involving children younger ...

People taking the sleep aid Lunesta® should know the drug can cause impairment of driving and other activities that require mental alertness the morning after use, even if they feel fully awake. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it is requiring Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc., maker of the prescription sleep aid Lunesta (eszopiclone), to decrease the ...