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14 People Sick with Ecoli in Philadelphia
September 5, 2019
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced an outbreak of Ecoli infections that has sickened 14 people so far. All of the 14 who are sick, ranging in age from 7 to 90, “presented with signs of acute gastroenteritis with… read more
September 5, 2019
Leftovers have become an imminent part of our daily lives. We aren’t always able to finish what we have cooked or ordered, so we save up what’s left. And then there are some who are leftover lovers. They look forward… read more
September 2, 2019
As a writer, there is a stigma surrounding drinking large amounts of coffee to fuel the creative juices. While this isn’t quite the case, I do enjoy a cup now and again. There is, however, something more dangerous to drink… read more
September 1, 2019
Norovirus is one of the leading causes of food poisoning in the United States. It affects some 20 million people each year. And now, thanks to researchers at the University of Arizona, it might be possible to test for it… read more
Raw Milk is Bad from BAD Farms
August 30, 2019
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is advising consumers that raw whole milk purchased from BAD Farms in Kempton may be contaminated with campylobacter bacteria and should be discarded immediately. Here’s what we know about the Campylobacter scare from Bad Farms… read more
2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak
August 29, 2019
Hidalgo County, Texas is in the midst of an outbreak of illness caused by the foodborne parasite cyclospora, according to public health officials and local news reports. Here’s what you need to know about the 2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak: Speaking… read more
Chicken Listeria Outbreak Hits U.S.?
August 25, 2019
A chicken listeria outbreak may be brewing in the United States and Canada. Early last week, Canada announced a listeria outbreak connected to cooked diced chicken. Within days, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced… read more
Canadian Chicken Listeria Outbreak
August 25, 2019
Canadian health authorities have announced that a cluster of Listeria infections appears to be linked to Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken. The product is now under recall. But it appears there is much we all need to know about this… read more
Gershen Apartments Legionnaires Outbreak
August 21, 2019
Gershen Apartments, a senior housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities, is under the microscope after 3 cases of Legionnaires disease were confirmed at the facility within the past 13 months. The New Jersey Department of Health is working… read more
Mendham Golf & Tennis Club Hepatitis Outbreak
August 16, 2019
Nearly two dozen people have been sickened by the Mendham Golf & Tennis Club Hepatitis Outbreak in the last month. That number could change of course but right now stands at 23. How did so many people fall ill though?… read more