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Black Licorice Recall Expanded

The California Department of Public Health has expanded its black licorice recall after determining that additional Red Vines products manufactured in a Union City production center also contain elevated amounts of lead, according to officials.

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Vomiting in Children With Fever

Occasional vomiting isn’t much to get worked up over, but when your child starts vomiting with a fever, you’re likely to take note. You want to do your best to take care of your child, but you aren’t sure whether you need to visit the doctor. Pay attention to her symptoms and the way she is acting to determine the cause of the problem.

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Food for Kids With Diarrhea

When your child is sick with diarrhea, you want to do anything to make him feel better. Certain foods are better at stopping diarrhea than others. Try to take things slow when offering new foods for diarrhea, and pay attention to how your child responds to each one. Fortunately, diarrhea typically only lasts a few days, so he should be feeling better in no time. If it lasts longer than that, contact his doctor.

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What to Feed a Baby Who Has Diarrhea

Diarrhea in babies may be a result of many things — a viral or bacterial infection, food poisoning, food intolerance or ingesting a poisonous substance. Check with your doctor first, but in most cases, you can treat the problem at home by modifying the food that your baby eats. Little tummies need gentle food to get them back to normal.

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10 Easy Snacks That Kids Can Make

Kids enjoy spending time in the kitchen. Allowing kids to make their own snacks gives them a sense of accomplishment. Cooking also gives kids practice in following directions, and time in the kitchen also offers parents the opportunity to teach kids about nutrition and measuring ingredients. Here are 10 easy snacks that kids can make.