News | Health & Safety


FDA Issues Ruling on Hand Sanitizers
April 12, 2019

The most common active ingredient in consumer antiseptic hand rubs, ethyl alcohol, is still under investigation by the U. S. Food and...read more


NYC Battles Measles Outbreak
April 11, 2019

Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York, NY, has declared a health emergency in the city’s Brooklyn borough. De Blasio’s order covers...read more


E. Coli Outbreak Reported in Kentucky
April 5, 2019

Health officials in Kentucky have confirmed an outbreak of E. coli in the state. Nearly 50 cases of the gastrointestinal illness have...read more


Johnson Controls Joins ISCI
March 26, 2019

Johnson Controls, Inc. has joined the ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) as a strategic level member. ISCI develops certifications and standards for...read more


Measles Outbreak Strikes NY County
March 26, 2019

Rockland County, NY, has declared a county wide state of emergency due to an outbreak of measles. According to the Rockland County...read more


Listeria Concerns Cause Avocado Recall
March 25, 2019

Henry Avocado Corp. has issued a voluntary recall of its avocados sold in bulk to retail locations in six states. The Escondido,...read more


World Health Organization Publishes New Flu-Fighting Strategy
March 15, 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global Influenza Strategy 2019-2030. The document, available as a free download on the WHO...read more


Salmonella Scare Sparks Turkey Recall
March 14, 2019

Butterball LLC has issued a voluntary recall for more than 78,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products. Butterball issued the recall after...read more