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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
April 3, 2018
Vibriosis, the illness resulting from infection with the bacteria Vibrio, is responsible for an estimated 80,000 illness and about 100 deaths in the United States each year. The Vibrio bacteria are actually in the same family as the bacteria that cause Cholera. Foodborne… read more
Studies Show that Climate Change Affects Foodborne Illness Rates. Physicians Warned.
April 10, 2024
A new article in the Journal of American Medical Association publication, JAMA, warns physicians on how climate change affects foodborne illness rates. Infectious-disease physicians from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of California Davis (UCD) pointed out that the… read more
Brewers Pitcher, Trevor Megill’s Concussion Related to Food Poisoning
April 7, 2024
Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill’s concussion was reportedly related to food poisoning. This head injury landed him on the injured list. Trevor Megill’s Concussion Didn’t Happen on the Field Concussions, while a very serious injury, are a risky part of a… read more
Is Soy Sauce a Super Food? Functional Effects Say Yes!
March 17, 2024
Could soy sauce be the next super food? A review of several studies published in Science Direct discusses the health benefits of this functional food. More than just a seasoning, this flavor additive packs a punch. Both to your taste… read more
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
August 17, 2023
Food is so tempting when you are pregnant. Those food cravings make things even more intense sometimes. Both times I was pregnant the holidays were in the equation. I knew that after speaking to my doctors that some things were… read more
Are Raw Oysters Worth the Risk?
July 1, 2023
Oysters season is nearly upon us again. Just a few hot months and then temperatures drop again (we hope). According to the old wives’ tale, you should only eat oysters in months that contain an “R”. This includes September through… read more
Common Causes of Food Poisoning
April 21, 2023
Food poisoning is a common illness that affects millions of people around the world every year. Here are the foods most commonly linked to food poisoning. Raw or Undercooked Meat and Poultry Raw or undercooked meat and poultry, such as… read more
2 Deaths Linked to Raw Oysters From Louisiana
August 19, 2022
Two people have died in Florida from ingesting raw oysters. Here is everything we know about these raw oyster deaths: About the 2022 Raw Oyster Deaths A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating… read more
How Long Can Raw Shrimp Stay in the Fridge?
February 28, 2022
How long raw shrimp can stay in the fridge will depend on how the shrimp was thawed. Previously frozen raw shrimp can safely be kept an additional one to two days before cooking if defrosted in the refrigerator. It can… read more
June 29, 2021
The holidays are typically paired with favorite festive foods that people do not cook or eat frequently. Many of those contain raw ingredients, leading to food safety pitfalls and an increased risk of food poisoning. Here are some of the… read more