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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
August 23, 2023
Ciguatera sounds a lot like a cryptid you’d hear about on a podcast. The reality is way more ominous than that. Ciguatera poisoning affects about 500,000 people each year. Ciguatera poisoning is caused by ingesting the ciguatoxin present in certain… read more
July 5, 2023
When you think of food poisoning, most people think of Salmonella, E. coli, or Listeria. Food poisoning often occurs when food is contaminated, there is poor temperature control, or ingredients become otherwise tainted. Most would not think of drugs making… read more
The Top 10 Riskiest Foods to Eat
April 21, 2023
If you have ever experienced food poisoning, I am sure it provides you with vivid memories. Terrible pain or discomfort, entirely too much time spent in the bathroom, and for some – a trip to the hospital. You are not… read more
Foodborne Illnesses on Cruise Ships: What to Do If You Become Sick
March 27, 2023
Cruise ships offer a great way to travel, but they can also present unique health risks. Foodborne illnesses can easily spread on cruise ships due to overcrowding, shared food sources, and unclean cooking facilities. Therefore, it is important to be… 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
June 28, 2021
During the summer months, the number of food poisoning cases increases quite substantially. Barbecues and outdoor parties are breeding grounds for foodborne illness. Food is left out longer than it should, and certain harmful bacteria function better at high temperatures…. read more
May 21, 2021
An outbreak of salmonella in Ontario, Canada has ended, according to local public health officials. The outbreak produced dozens of lab-positive salmonella tests and hundreds more people who reported symptoms. Here is what we know about the Food Truck Salmonella:… read more
Foodborne illness Under Investigation-Jimmy Johns to Blame Again?
April 15, 2021
The McLean County Health Department has reported the possible foodborne illness. An undetermined number of ill individuals that have been contaminated and or hospitalized still remain unknown. Is there another Jimmy Johns food poisoning outbreak? Read all about it here…. read more
August 7, 2020
Food Lion Salmonella Recall Food Lion is a grocery store chain headquartered in Salisbury, North Carolina. Food Lion operates over 1000 supermarkets in 10 states in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. Here are the latest Food Lion Salmonella Recall… read more
August 7, 2020
When you are a huge retailer like Giant Food, it is typical that you are involved in food recalls, and sometimes outbreaks. On its website, Giant Food Salmonella Recall provides recall information. Without further ado, here are the latest Giant… read more