Health And Fitness
Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew TEETHING STICKS Recalled
The following baby snacks were recalled due to an infant choking. Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew TEETHING STICKS - Strawberry Apple NET WT 3.2 OZ (90g) UPC 0 15000 04518 7 GERBER PRODUCTS CO., FREMONT, MI 49413Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew TEETHING STICKS Banana NET WT 3.2 OZ (90g) box UPC 0 15000 04608 8 and NET WT 1.59 oz box UPC 0 15000 01015 7 GERBER PRODUCTS CO.
Feeding the Future: Essential Resources in Iowa for Breastfeeding

FDA adds another blue ingredient to its suite of approved natural dyes
By Cami KoonsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it has approved its fourth naturally derived color ingredient in the past two months. The latest color is gardenia blue, or genipin, which comes from the fruit of gardenia flowers. The announcement was billed as another step in the Make America Healthy Again initiative headed by U.
July Words on Wellness
Below you will find your edition of the July 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Add Herbs and Spice to Your LifeRecipe for Taco Seasoning MixStop Stressing about StressSafe Food Preservation with Pressure Canning Check out upcoming health and human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/events Add Herbs and Spice to Your Life
Herbs and spices add flavor and aroma to food.
THE BEST TIME IS DONOR TIME Before the Beach, Donate Blood. Be a Lifesaver

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Thank You to Simulation in Motion–IA (SIM-IA)

Stars, Stripes and Safe Bites: USDA Food Safety Tips for the 4th of July BBQ
As summer grilling season heats up, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds Americans to declare independence from foodborne illness this holiday season.“Summer barbecues are a favorite tradition, but they also present unique food safety challenges when cooking outdoors and away from the safety of a kitchen,” said FSIS Administrator Dr.
Community Volunteers Serve Up Smiles – Rain or Shine!

State of Iowa Launches New Behavioral Health and Disability Services Systems
Today, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launches its newly designed Behavioral Health and Disability Services Systems. Now Iowans, no matter where in the state they live, can access the same sets of mental health, substance use, problem gambling, and disability support services.Behavioral Health Service SystemBeginning today, Iowans without insurance—or with limited coverage—can access care through the new Behavioral Health Service System.