Advent

In the photo above, the advent calendar recalled by Lidl.  These were sold between October 5 and December 5 in the United States at the company's 177 stores.

Festive food poisoning as Lidl recalls chocolate advent calendars over salmonella fears

FDA Warns Lidl Advent Calendars Sold in Nine States May Contain Chocolate Contaminated with SALMONELLA Chocolate Advent calendars sold by Lidl recalled due to contamination There have been no reports of illness yet due to schedules, Lidl said But salmonella is dangerous for the young, the frail and the elderly, health experts warn By Luke …

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Advent of 'bloodless medicine' helps some patients avoid transfusions

Advent of ‘bloodless medicine’ helps some patients avoid transfusions

Before Andrea Acerra, 45, had a hysterectomy due to heavy menstruation in November, she received an iron infusion to boost her red blood cell count and avoid the need for a transfusion. “I was just worried about the side effects of the iron, but there weren’t any,” said Acerra, senior medical assistant in Bay Shore, …

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