The wife of an active member of the US Coast Guard spoke of her family's "chaotic" financial situation, due to the ongoing closure of the government.
The woman named only as Kayla, whose husband is one of the 50,000 active assets Current incumbent Coast Guard members, currently without pay, told CNN's Anderson Cooper on Friday that They were "under a lot of stress".
The full-time student also claimed to have considered returning her son's Christmas gifts to make ends meet.
She explained that the situation was "a little panicked at the moment" and that her family had been forced to ask their creditors to postpone their bills. They also "pinched every penny" by temporarily keeping their son out of the daycare and grocery store with coupons, she added.
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The FDA is closely monitoring foods that have been contaminated in the past and some foods have caused more illness than others.
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Chicken
A recent multidrug-resistant salmonella outbreak has sickened 278 people in 17 states. The government recalled the contaminated chicken and issued a public health alert. The Center for Science in the Public Interest believes that it could have been stopped more effectively had the government functioned normally.
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Eggs
Salmonella lives in the intestinal tract of chickens, which is why eggs pose a high risk of contamination with salmonella. Since eggs have caused 352 outbreaks and 11,163 reported diseases, it is important to wash them well and cook them well.
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Metals in a Fruit Juice
The FDA discovered lead and arsenic in the country concentrated fruit juices from Argentina and China. An eight ounce serving contained three times as much lead as it is said to be safe for children.
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Berries
The berries were responsible for more than 25 outbreaks and caused 3,397 diseases. Since they were related to contamination in the past, it would be wise to take extra precautions.
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Bacteria in Cheese
Contaminants such as salmonella and E. coli have been found in imported cheese from around the world. The FDA also keeps an eye on nitrates in cheese and other dairy products.
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Cocaine in tea
In 1986, the DEA discovered an herbal tea made from "decoceased coca leaves". in Hawaii, Georgia, Chicago, and other places on the east coast. Since 1965, the FDA has been closely monitoring tea.
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Imported Seafood
About 80% of the seafood we eat is imported from regions of Southeast Asia, where regulation could be more lax. procedures according to Caroline Smith DeWaal of the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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Contaminated Supplements
The USDA has banned the importation of meat from countries where mad cow disease had already broken out. ; However, this rule does not apply to food supplements. The FDA is closely monitoring the contamination of shipments of supplements.
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Leafy Vegetables
Leafy vegetables caused 363 outbreaks. 13,568 diseases have also been reported, probably because green vegetables are not cooked at a temperature that could kill bacteria. Noroviruses account for 64% of cases and come from unwashed hands.
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Melamine In Milk
Since 2008, the FDA has been closely monitoring dairy products from China. babies became ill because of a contaminated preparation. The culprit was a chemical called melamine, which is toxic if swallowed. Keep an eye on products with milk as an ingredient such as yogurt, frozen desserts, chocolate, cakes, cookies, soft candy and beverages.
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The FDA is still at work to make sure our food stays safe. Curious to know what the FDA has recalled recently?
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Angel Cake
The FDA recently recalled several angel cake products because they contained soy and milk allergens. The FDA requires that potentially allergenic foods be listed in the article. The FDA feared potentially life-threatening reactions to people who were allergic or sensitive to milk and soy, but no disease was reported.
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Salads ready for use
The FDA discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in several ready-to-eat salads, coleslaw and dips. The body can cause very serious and life-threatening infections in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, but fortunately no disease has been reported.
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Pork Dumplings
Several frozen pork dumplings have been found to contain allergens such as shellfish and fish, but no disease has been reported to the FDA.
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Curmeric
The FDA discovered an unusually high content of lead – about 28 parts per million – in a turmeric spice powder, which they then recalled . High levels of lead present special risks for infants, young children and pregnant women.
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Almond Butter
Several almond butter products were voluntarily recalled when metal fragments were found. The recall was rather a precautionary measure and no one was injured by the fragments.
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Ice Cream
When metal chips were found in some ice creams, a voluntary booster occurred several times.
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Dietary Supplements
The FDA found traces of sibutramine in a dietary supplement, prompting the company to issue a booster. Sibutramine was withdrawn from US markets in 2010 as it can raise blood pressure and pose risks for people with a history of coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke or stroke. 39; arrhythmia.
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] The FDA recently discovered the presence of Salmonella in several red and green peppers and recommended a recall. Salmonella can cause serious infections in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.
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Muffins
Undeclared soybeans were found in more than 4,000 apple-cinnamon muffins. Soy can cause bad reactions in people allergic to soy, the product has been recalled.
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Smoked Fish
When it was discovered that several smoked fish products were not cooked properly, all products were recalled by fear of contamination by Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria can cause illness or death, but no disease has been reported.
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President Donald Trump warned that the closure could last for months or even
Kayla said that a prolonged closure would put his family in an increasingly difficult financial situation – and urged lawmakers to resume paying Coast Guard members. 19659002] The Coast Guard is, unlike other branches of the military, funded by the Department of Homeland Security. Some 44,000 of its members work without pay, while another 6,000 are on temporary leave.
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