As Thanksgiving nears, contaminated turkey has sickened 164 people in 35 states The outbreak of Salmonella Reading, which has been going on for nearly a year, has led to 164 illnesses,…
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And how to lower your risk Contaminated foods and beverages sicken an estimated 48 million Americans each year. The five bugs most likely to cause an outbreak: Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium…
Two separate outbreaks have sickened nine people in Minnesota and Wisconsin with a Salmonella bacterium that has been linked to raw breaded chicken entrees. Four victims have been hospitalized. No…
Fifty-three people in nine states have been infected with a Salmonella bacterium that is likely linked to sushi made with raw tuna. Ten victims have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
In April, there were eight recalls due to Listeria monocytogenes in a variety of food products, including frozen vegetables, ice cream, and even hummus. This bacterium is especially dangerous for…
Consumers have control over just the final few steps of food purchasing, preparation, and eating. Clearly, food safety needs to be the responsibility of all actors along the food chain.…
Milk Although the variety in the dairy case is impressive, the steps you should take to protect yourself from most dairy-related foodborne illnesses are blessedly simple. Never drink unpasteurized milk,…
Overview: In August and September 2014, an outbreak of Salmonella Enteriditis sickened six people in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture…
“Both organic and conventional foods can be a source of food poisoning outbreaks,” explains Charles Benbrook, a research professor at Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources…
Do you have any frozen chicken stored away in your freezer from Foster Farms or one of the private brands it produces? If so, please check it for the establishment…