In the News
In the News
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| Oct 22, 2012 |
Supermoms Against Superbugs, an initiative of the Pew Campaign on Human Health and Industrial Farming, is a movement of moms, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers concerned about their family’s health. These individuals want to raise awareness about the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in food animal production and take action for more judicious use of these drugs. |
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| Oct 18, 2012 |
Three Biomedical Scholars Selected As New Members of IOM During its 42nd annual meeting, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently announced its new members, including three Pew Biomedical Scholars. Election to the IOM is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. |
Biomedical Research |
| Oct 15, 2012 |
Denmark is one of the largest pork exporting countries in the world, yet it has just reported that total use of antibiotics for pig production in the country decreased 30 percent from 2010 to 2011. The reduction in antibiotic use is a substantial accomplishment for public health and shows how an industry can dramatically transform its practices with government and public support. |
Antibiotics in Food Animal Production |
| Oct 11, 2012 |
State of the Science: Superbugs and Public Health People tend to think of summer as a time reserved for rest and relaxation, but this has not been the case for many scientists this past season. In the last few months, there have been several new studies on antibiotics widely discussed by media, policymakers, and the public alike. |
Antibiotics in Food Animal Production |
| Oct 9, 2012 |
Funding from Kaiser Permanente Colorado Will Support Sustainable HIA Program in Denver Metro Region The Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, today announced that Kaiser Permanente Colorado will support one health impact assessment (HIA) program grant, of up to $250,000, in the Denver metropolitan region. |
Health Impact Assessment |
| Oct 9, 2012 |
Seven Questions About the New Meal Standards In school cafeterias across the country, students are seeing big changes on their lunch trays. The USDA recently approved new rules for the federal school lunch program, the first such changes to student lunches in more than a decade. Jessica Donze Black, Director of the Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project, explains the benefits of the new guidelines. |
School Food |
| Oct 5, 2012 |
''FDA: Unclean Conditions Found in Building at Indiana Farm Tied to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak'' A federal inspector found two strains of salmonella and unclean conditions at an Indiana cantaloupe farm’s fruit-packing plant during inspections prompted by a deadly outbreak linked to the farm’s melons. |
Food Safety |
| Oct 5, 2012 |
Farmer Friday: Celebrating Farmers Who Raise Animals without Antibiotics Americans want food that is raised sustainably and that promotes public health while minimizing harm to the environment. It is our agricultural system that affords these choices to the American consumer. Farmer Friday provides a weekly opportunity to shine a spotlight on these producers and thank them for protecting public health by using antibiotics only when their animals are sick. |
Antibiotics in Food Animal Production |
| Oct 2, 2012 |
''Smoked Salmon Blamed for Salmonella Outbreak in Netherlands and United States'' "Smoked salmon tainted with salmonella bacteria has sickened hundreds of people in the Netherlands, sparking major recalls there and in the U.S., Dutch health authorities said Tuesday." |
Food Hazards |
| Oct 1, 2012 |
''Peanut Butter Recall Linked to Salmonella Illnesses Now Includes Major Retailers'' WASHINGTON — A New Mexico company has expanded its recall of peanut butter and almond butter to include cashew butters, tahini and blanched and roasted peanut products. In addition to Trader Joe's, the recall includes nut products sold at Whole Foods Market, Target, Fresh & Easy and several other stores. |
Food Safety |
| Oct 1, 2012 |
Seeking Better and Safer Medical Devices Medical devices range from common iteams such as stethoscopes to more complex products such as pacemakers and heart stents. The Medical Device Initiative project seeks to improve the tracking of medical device safety and to foster innovation that benefits patients. Project Director Josh Rising has a personal connection to the value of medical devices and he explains the importance of the Initiative and the goals of the program.
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| Sep 28, 2012 |
Pew Statement on The School Food Modernization Act Jessica Donze Black, project director for the Pew Health Group’s School Foods Project, issued the following statement in support of the School Food Modernization Act, which would help school kitchens replace outdated equipment and provide training for their workers. |
School Food |
| Sep 27, 2012 |
''Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Peanut Butter Recall'' "Four years after a salmonella outbreak tied to peanut butter, it's happened again -- despite stricter industry standards. A recall of Trader Joe's peanut butter a week ago has been expanded to more than 100 products sold nationally in many other supermarkets. At least 30 people have been infected with salmonella Bredeney in 19 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported." |
Food Safety |
| Sep 24, 2012 |
''Trader Joe's Recalls Peanut Butter Linked to Salmonella Cases'' The grocery store chain Trader Joe's is recalling peanut butter that has been linked to 29 salmonella illnesses in 18 states. The Food and Drug Administration and the federal Centers for Disease Control said that the store's Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter, which is sold nationwide, is the likely source of the outbreak. |
Food Safety |
| Sep 21, 2012 |
''Is Big Pharma Getting Too Much Flak From Doctors? "Big Pharma's image problem, fueled by numerous high-profile scandals, may have made doctors so skeptical of the industry that it's warping their judgment, a new survey suggests." |
Drug Manufacturing and Distribution, Conflicts of Interest |
| Sep 18, 2012 |
Prescription Painkillers: Misuse, Abuse, and Deaths Americans are dying in ever-increasing numbers from overdoses of opioid painkillers. Skyrocketing abuse of and dependence on prescription painkillers combined with growing sales has contributed to this increase in overdoses and deaths. |
Drug Safety |
| Sep 5, 2012 |
Student Chef Discusses Transforming the Future of School Food This year schools all across the country will have access to healthier school meals in their cafeteria. We chatted with student chefs from Denver, CO about healthy school meals and eating. |
School Food |
| Aug 29, 2012 |
''Salmonella at Indiana Farm Matches Outbreak Strain'' "A southwestern Indiana cantaloupe farm is the source of at least some of the salmonella responsible for an outbreak that sickened people in 21 states and killed two Kentucky residents, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday." |
Food Safety |
| Aug 29, 2012 |
New York Times Features Research by Former Pew Scholar The New York Times' Science Tuesday section highlighted the research of 1990 Pew Scholar, and recently retired advisory committee member, Dave Julius. The article detailed Dr. Julius’ research on how infrared sensing evolved in animals like boas, pythons and bats, from the same neuronal receptor that allows humans to sense the burning sensation from hot peppers. |
Biomedical Research |
| Aug 24, 2012 |
SuperChefs Against Superbugs, an initiative of the Pew Campaign on Human Health and Industrial Farming, is a movement of chefs nationwide who have expressed their support of ending the misuse and overuse of antibiotics in food animal production. As a result, the SuperChefs are urging the Food and Drug Administration to strengthen its antibiotic policies. |
Antibiotics in Food Animal Production |
| Aug 23, 2012 |
''‘Superbug’ Stalked NIH Hospital Last Year, Killing Six'' An outbreak of an antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as Klebsiella pneumoniae killed six patients at the clinical center at the National Institutes of Health in 2011. The outbreak was not made public until Wednesday, when NIH researchers published a scientific paper describing the advanced genetic technology they deployed to trace the outbreak. |
Antibiotic Innovation |
| Aug 22, 2012 |
Likely Voters in Des Moines, Iowa-Area Support FDA Food Safety Funding Most likely voters in Iowa's new third congressional district believe the federal government should continue to increase funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to carry out landmark food safety responsibilities, according to a new poll. |
Food Safety |
| Aug 21, 2012 |
''Warning Over Deadly Outbreak of Salmonella in Cantaloupes Criticized'' "A deadly outbreak of salmonella in cantaloupes is stirring controversy about how transparent state and federal health authorities should be as they investigate the source of food-borne illnesses. Some food safety advocates are now calling on health officials to release the name of the farm and stores where its cantaloupes were sold." |
Food Safety |
| Aug 20, 2012 |
''Tainted Cantaloupe From Indiana Tied to Two Deaths, 50 Illnesses in Kentucky'' "A strain of salmonella associated with two deaths and 50 illnesses in Kentucky since early July has been found in cantaloupes tested by the state, public health officials said Friday." |
Food Safety |
| Aug 20, 2012 |
''Latest Deadly Salmonella Outbreak Angers Food-Safety Experts'' "Consumers are once again doubting the safety of cantaloupes, a year after a deadly outbreak of food poisoning caused by tainted melons killed at least 30 people and sickened 146 people. Agricultural experts say the frequent problems with cantaloupes come from the nature of the melons and sloppy agricultural practices. In the latest outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, two people have died and 141 have fallen ill in 20 states." |
Food Safety |
