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What About Me? Foodborne Parasites Often Get the Middle Child Treatment.
May 20, 2024
Despite posing a threat to human and a significant human medical concern, foodborne parasites often get left out. Yes, E. coli and Salmonella flashy. And Vibrio is always in the news. But what about foodborne parasites like Cryptosporidium or Trichinella?… read more
May 17, 2024
Escherichia coli, known as E. coli, is a bacterium that normally resides in the intestines of people and animals. Most E. coli strains are harmless and aid in digestion, but some can cause serious infections. Pathogenic strains, such as E. coli O157:H7, are… read more
Links Between Food Poisoning and Autoimmune Disease May Surprise You
May 8, 2024
Links between food poisoning and autoimmune disease may surprise you. Food poisoning is a common ailment across the United States, presenting significant public health challenges across the country and around the world. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control… read more
May 6, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation on pesticides in spices after Hong Kong halted sales of certain products by Indian spice manufacturers, MDH and Everest. This decision comes after the discovery that some of these products… read more
Food Recalls Reached Highest Levels in 2023 Since Pandemic. How is 2024 Shaping Up?
May 2, 2024
A report from the nonprofit group, U.S. Public Research Interest Group Education Fund, released this month indicated that food recalls in 2023 reached the highest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. That year’s data may have seen a boost after a… 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
April 8, 2024
A recent study out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated certain plants and conditions that make kale and other leafy greens less susceptible to E. coli than other lettuces. Surprising differences between lettuces and their leafy greens cousins like… read more
April 8, 2024
Recent reports of bird flu detected in dairy cows in four states so far may explain some herd production losses. But what does this mean for the milk supply? Is it safe? Here’s what we know so far. Bird Flu… 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
Considering Easter Chicks? Giving Baby Chickens as Gifts May Not Be a Good Idea!
March 30, 2024
Giving baby chickens as gifts may not be a good idea! It’s that time of year again where words like “chick season” gets thrown around. Your local feed stores may be advertising these adorable fluff balls and even dyeing them… read more