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Medscape
2 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Early Illness Plus Sensitization May Spell Trouble for Lungs
Sensitization by age 2 years to an allergen such as cow's milk, egg white, peanut, cat dander, or dust mites may influence how early-life respiratory tract infections affect lung function in adulthood, new research showed. Among sensitized children, each additional month of respiratory tract infection in the first 2 years of life was associated with poorer lung function at age 25 years. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from a prospective cohort study in Australia that recruited 620 infants (51.1% boys) born between 1990 and 1994 who had at least one parent or sibling with self-reported allergic disease, including asthma. Parents answered questions until the children were 2 years old about how often their child had had a cough, rattle, or wheeze in the past month. Skin prick testing was used to determine allergic sensitization at age 2 years. When participants were 18 and 25 years old, the researchers assessed lung function using spirometry. TAKEAWAY: At age 25 years among the participants with sensitization, each additional month of respiratory tract infection early in life was associated with a decrease in the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (Z-score, -0.06; P = .055). = .055). Among nonsensitized participants, each additional month of respiratory illness was associated with an increase in lung function (Z-score, 0.07; P = .012). = .012). Findings were similar at age 18 years and for other measures of lung function, but there was less evidence of an interaction at age 12 years. IN PRACTICE: 'Even in the absence of reported chronic respiratory symptoms, close monitoring and prevention of recurrent respiratory infections in children with sensitization may help minimize disease progression and functional impairment, and thereby enable attainment of optimal adult lung function,' the authors of the study wrote. SOURCE: Shyamali C. Dharmage, MD, PhD, with The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia was the corresponding author of the study, which was published online on June 2 in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. LIMITATIONS: The study relied on parent reports of respiratory tract infection. The researchers were unable to adjust for gestational age or birthweight because of missing data. Sensitization was assessed against a limited number of allergens. DISCLOSURES: The authors reported having no conflicts of interest.
Fox News
13-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Yogurt products sold nationwide recalled due to undeclared almonds
A Pennsylvania company's yogurt parfait products have been recalled due to an undeclared allergen. The granola component in some of Knockro Inc.'s Bonya-branded low-fat yogurt parfaits "contains almonds, which were not listed on the label." That's according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products," the FDA said in its recall announcement. The breakfast snacks were distributed to stores nationwide. They come in a 12-ounce, clear plastic cup with an expiration date of May 5, 2025, according to the FDA. Yogurt parfait flavors impacted by the recall include vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, peach, mango and blueberry. A recall was initiated "after it was discovered that the almond-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds," the FDA said. "Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes," according to the announcement. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. But anyone who purchased Bonya yogurt parfaits is asked to return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Fox News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Baked beans inspired by popular TV series recalled for undeclared allergen
Baked beans from a food line inspired by a popular television series have been recalled because of an undeclared allergen. Vietti Food Group of Nashville, Tennessee, is recalling 4,515 cases of its 15-ounce cans of Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans "due to the presence of undeclared soy," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday. "Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product," the company said in its recall announcement on the FDA's website. READY-TO-EAT MEAT AND POULTRY RECALLED AFTER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT TASTE, COLOR The recalled product was distributed to stores in 23 states. Those states are Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported, according to the company and FDA. The recalled product can be identified by its best-if-used date of Feb. 17, 2028, printed on the bottom of each can. For more Lifestyle articles, visit "Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund," the announcement said. "Yellowstone" is an American western starring Kevin Costner that aired on the Paramount Network. It ended last December after five seasons. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital reached out to Vietti Food Group seeking comment. A representative for the company said it had nothing further to add.
