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Frito-Lay recalls Miss Vickie’s chips over potentially ‘life-threatening’ allergen risk

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Frito-Lay recalls Miss Vickie’s chips over potentially ‘life-threatening’ allergen risk

Frito-Lay is pulling select bags of potato chips from store shelves after discovering they may contain an undeclared allergen. The recall covers certain 8-ounce bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips that may have mistakenly included jalapeno-flavored chips containing milk, according to a notice Wednesday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Those with an allergy or severe … Read more

I’m an allergist — 4 things in your home you don’t realize are making you sick

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I’m an allergist — 4 things in your home you don’t realize are making you sick

Perhaps it’s time to dust off your shelf-care routine. Around 80 million Americans — about one-quarter of adults and nearly 20% of children — suffer from seasonal allergies. These spring snifflers experience a reaction to airborne substances such as pollen from trees, grasses and weeds. Unfortunately, it’s possible to endure year-round nasal congestion, coughing and … Read more

Bread sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to undeclared potentially life-threatening allergen

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Bread sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to undeclared potentially life-threatening allergen

Loaves of bread sold at Walmart and Kroger stores are being recalled due to potentially containing “undeclared hazelnuts,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf by Hartford Bakery Inc. from six affected lot codes have been removed from stores. “People with a nut allergy or severe sensitivity to … Read more

Allergies, pollen could send you to ER this year, Health Dept. warns

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Allergies, pollen could send you to ER this year, Health Dept. warns

You’ve got to be pollen our legs. Allergy season is in full swing — and it could send some New Yorkers to the emergency room, according to a new bulletin from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene geared toward medical professionals. The notice warned that this upcoming pollen season will worsen … Read more