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Not So Fun-Guy, Fungus Mycotoxins Emerge as Deadly Food Poisoning Topic

May 19, 2025

Fungus mycotoxins have been around for ages. They are naturally occurring, but historically have gone unnoticed in food poisoning. But that doesn’t mean they weren’t there. They just were not historically tested, and therefore not widely publicized. Until now. As… read more

Most Common Places to Get Food Poisoning in America

May 11, 2025

Most people don’t eat fast food because it’s good for us, but that doesn’t mean we think of it as an urgent health risk. In some cases, however, it can be, as several McDonald’s customers learned the hard way when… read more

Scientists Use Grape Kool-Aid to Study Food Poisoning Memories

May 9, 2025

Food poisoning memories can not only drum up phantom feelings from just the smell of a certain dish or ingredient. But also create aversions to certain foods. Even permanently. Is this preference based on science? Psychology? Or both? Scientists from… read more

Plant Fertilizer & Food Poisoning

April 19, 2025

Many people are learning to garden for the first time in our lives upon the recent resurgence of self-sufficient living. Gardening comes in so many forms from pots lining a patio to raised beds and even tilling up the earth… read more

Can You Get Food Poisoning from Bananas?

April 7, 2025

Can you get food poisoning from bananas? The short and reassuring answer is **yes**. Although Bananas are a low-acid fruit and they rarely harbor harmful pathogens such as Salmonella or E. coli, which can cause severe foodborne illnesses, all food… read more

Reports of Food Poisoning at C&D Bar & Grill

March 26, 2025

Reports of food poisoning at C&D Bar & Grill prompted intervention from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The restaurant was temporarily closed due to multiple reports of gastrointestinal illness. Here’s what we know about the food poisoning at C&D Bar &… read more

Reports of Food Poisoning in the Treasure Valley Associated with Unlicensed Food Vendors

March 15, 2025

Central District Health of Idaho warns consumers about unlicensed food vendors after complaints of food poisoning in the Treasure Valley area this year. What is the difference between a food vendor is licensed and one that is not? What are… read more

Reports of Food Poisoning from Mexico Tipico in Port Lavaca, Texas

February 16, 2025

Reports of food poisoning from Mexico Tipico have been streaming in. Some as far back as November. With recent severe illnesses and hospitalizations, a food poisoning lawsuit is likely coming to Port Lavaca, Texas. Here’s what we know so far… read more

What Types of Food Poisoning is Contagious?

February 13, 2025

Food poisoning occurs when people consume food or water contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. While most foodborne illnesses result from contaminated food, some types are contagious and can spread from person to person through direct contact, poor… read more

Salmonella Food Poisoning Treatment

February 6, 2025

Salmonella food poisoning is a common bacterial infection that occurs when a person consumes contaminated food or water. It can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and, in some cases, serious complications. Symptoms Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning typically appear 6 hours… read more