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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Possible Food Poisoning Outbreak at Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill in Danbury
January 5, 2019
When we go out to a restaurant, we normally do so with expectation that the food provided there will be tasty, enjoyable, and most importantly: not give us food poisoning. However, according to news reports, officials have been investigating a… read more
A Look Back at the Most Notable 2018 Food Poisoning Outbreaks
January 1, 2019
An outbreak is defined as an event in which “two or more people get the same illness from the same contaminated food or drink.” This year the United States has seen plenty with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention… read more
Food Poisoning is an Ongoing Health Issue
December 13, 2018
Food poisoning is a very serious and entirely relevant health problem today, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Foodborne illnesses directly result in well over 9.4 million illnesses every year in the United States alone, and most… read more
Holiday Party Food Safety: Share Food, Not Food Poisoning This Holiday Season
December 1, 2018
It is that time of year again. Holiday potluck season! Whether sharable dishes or catered feasts, you are bound to be invited to some kind of soiree where food is involved – if not front and center. From the first… read more
Chicken: Food Poisoning’s Most Common Source
November 15, 2018
According to the National Chicken Council (yes, there is a National Chicken Council, they are the national trade association for chicken producers and processors), “Chicken is the leanest, most versatile and most affordable protein out there.” In fact, the CDC… read more
Google: The New Food Poisoning Fortune Teller?
November 12, 2018
Restaurant eating is undoubtedly one of life’s greatest pleasures. We are lucky to have been blessed with a plethora of dining options from countless countries around the world. This blessing has been effectively utilized by generations of women, men and… read more
Tales of a Foodie Traveller – Travel and Food Poisoning
October 25, 2018
As an avid food lover, I am always amazed at how dishes that seem so simple can make me so happy. The beauty of food is endless and the diversity knows no boundaries. Taste can give sensations in unimaginable ways…. read more
MMWR & The Burden of Food Poisoning
October 18, 2018
United States has been taking continuous food safety measures, but the burden of food poisoning still has taken a toll on the government. So, CDC examined the trends of foodborne illnesses in 2017 and also detailed on the changes in… read more
October 15, 2018
Nearly 3,000 fatalities occur each year as a result of over 250 foodborne diseases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Around 128,000 people are hospitalized and 48 million become ill. Food poisoning develops when a… read more
12 Sick in Colorado from Beef Salmonella Food Poisoning
October 5, 2018
Can you visualize 6.5 million pounds of beef? How many 18-wheeler trailers do you think that might be? That is a lot of beef! Here is what you need to know about the Beef Salmonella Food Poisoning Outbreak, especially for… read more