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Utah State University Undergrad Helps Research Toward Shigella Vaccine

Shigella vaccine research is a top priority for many researchers. Utah State University undergraduate Tristen Teeples is one of many…

1 year ago

New Study on Children in Childcare with E. coli Exclusion Guidance

How long should children in childcare with E. coli stay home? This was the subject of a recent study in…

1 year ago

Oregon Newborn Indirectly Sickened with Salmonella from Backyard Chickens

Oregon newborn indirectly sickened with Salmonella from backyard chickens suggests that infection can occur, even without direct contact with infected…

1 year ago

Lead Found in Lunchables Food Kits. Consumer Reports Urges Removal from National School Lunch Program.

Lead found in Lunchables food kits. Recent testing by the consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, finds lead in Lunchables food…

1 year ago

Activated Charcoal for Food Poisoning Likely Ineffective

Activated charcoal has been a savior for many years when it comes to poisonings. But how does it hold up…

1 year ago

Experts Warn of Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Moving North

Experts warn that the deadly Vibrio bacteria moving North may increase risk of cases in areas not commonly associated with…

1 year ago

Links Between Food Poisoning and Autoimmune Disease May Surprise You

Links between food poisoning and autoimmune disease may surprise you. Food poisoning is a common ailment across the United States,…

1 year ago

Young Brazilian Woman Diagnosed with Botulism During Work Exchange Program

Young Brazilian woman diagnosed with botulism during work exchange program is hospitalized. Family is attempting to move her home for…

1 year ago

FDA Launches Investigation on Pesticides in Spices After Hong Kong’s Crackdown on Indian Spice Manufacturers MDH and Everest

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation on pesticides in spices after Hong Kong halted sales of…

1 year ago

Campylobacter Warning for Pure Pastures Dairy Raw Milk Issued After Consumer Fell Sick

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued a consumer warning for raw milk following reports of illness. Campylobacter warning for Pure Pastures…

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