A warning from the USDA - nearly 96,000 pounds of ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli. FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week.
Nearly 96,000 pounds of ground beef recalled
Before you grill any burgers this holiday weekend, make sure you don’t have any of the nearly 96,000 pounds of ground beef that have been recalled.
Illinois meat producer, Valley Meats LLC, has recalled the beef because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium. It can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. A list of the recalled products, which are packaged under several labels, is posted here.
Could e-mails help you eat better and move more?
If you got an e-mail with tips on how to eat healthier foods and suggestions on how to exercise more often, do you think you'd be healthier? Some participants in a new study got e-mails with small goals, like eating fruit for a snack three times a week, walking for 10 minutes a day at lunch time, or walking to the store instead of driving. Results show the e-mails can significantly improve diet and exercise by helping people move more, sit less, and make healthier food choices.
Overweight moms more likely to have kids with asthma
If you're overweight before you get pregnant, you may be more likely to have a child with asthma, according to a new study. Researchers found the the risk of asthma is 65 percent higher among children born to overweight mothers if one or both of the child's parents have a history of the disease.
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