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Scientists Use Grape Kool-Aid to Study Food Poisoning Memories

Food poisoning memories can not only drum up phantom feelings from just the smell of a certain dish or ingredient.…

6 months ago

Scottish Scientists Find Novel Treatment for E. coli Infections That May Reduce Risk of Kidney Damage

Treatment for E. coli infections can sometimes cause more harm than good when it comes to toxin-producing germs. For this…

6 months ago

Death By Pasta? R.I.P’d By Rice? Bacterial Toxins Can Form When Leftovers Are Left Out!

Bacterial toxins are dangerous chemicals. Mostly because they behave differently than their live makers. They cannot be killed. Pasta, rice,…

6 months ago

How Long Can You Keep Hard Boiled Eggs?

Hard boiled eggs are something easy to make, easy to carry and taste pretty good, but how long can you…

6 months ago

Updated Guidance for Preventing Listeria Infection Includes Changes on Soft Cheeses

Guidance for preventing Listeria infection just got an overhaul. Likely due to both recent and historic issues with soft cheeses.…

6 months ago

What Happens During a Foodborne Illness Outbreak and What Should You Do If You Get Sick?

A foodborne illness outbreak involves two or more people getting sick from the same contaminated food or drink. But how…

6 months ago

Can I Get E. coli from Fish Caught in Contaminated Water?

Can you get E. coli from fish caught from contaminated water? That’s a good question, right. Regulatory agencies in most…

6 months ago

WHO Publishes Documents on Drinking Water Germs

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a series of background documents for drinking water germs. Germs like Campylobacter, E.…

6 months ago

Are Rain Barrels Safe to Use for Gardening

Are rain barrels safe to use for gardening? Today, we take a look at the risks versus the rewards and…

6 months ago

Most Cases of Salmonella Infections Come from Chicken and Vegetables, A New Study Finds. But Don’t Throw Out the Chicken Soup Just Yet!

A recent study cites chicken and vegetables as the most common source of Salmonella infections in the United States. The…

7 months ago