food poisoning

Scientists Use Grape Kool-Aid to Study Food Poisoning Memories

Our Blog | 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

Death By Pasta? R.I.P’d By Rice? Bacterial Toxins Can Form When Leftovers Are Left Out!

Bacillus,Our Blog | May 7, 2025

Bacterial toxins are dangerous chemicals. Mostly because they behave differently than their live makers. They cannot be killed. Pasta, rice, potato dishes and other delightfully starchy foods are vulnerable to this type of bacterial toxin formation. It is the central… read more

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

Our Blog | 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

Outbreak on Radiance of the Seas Cruise

Outbreaks & Recalls | February 19, 2025

An outbreak on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas cruise prompts a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigation. Given the symptoms, the illness is likely to be foodborne in origin. Though the most commonly associated cruise ship illness,… read more

GAO Publishes Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. Study Results

Food Policy,Our Blog | February 18, 2025

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a study on the Status of Foodborne Illness in the United States to help identify what areas of focus the government can emphasize to achieve better outcomes. The study report makes excellent points…. read more

Packaged Salad Kits: Convenience At a Cost

Our Blog | February 5, 2025

Packaged salad kits are convenient. But at what cost? And I don’t mean the price tag. Though it usually does cost more for things that are already made. No. In this case, safety is the potential cost. The Convenience of… read more

Most Notable 2024 Food Poisoning Lawsuits

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024

If it seemed like there were more food poisoning lawsuits in 2024 than previous years, you may be right. 2024 was full of multi-state recalls, widespread foodborne outbreaks, and subsequent food poisoning lawsuits to boot. While every case of foodborne… read more

Don’t Make Food Poisoning Your Plus One at the Holiday Potluck This Year! What NOT to Bring.

Our Blog | December 19, 2024

A holiday potluck is a great way to reduce the stress for the person hosting the event. You also get to enjoy a variety of foods and show off your favorite and famous recipes. There are, however, a few tips… read more

Food Poisoning in Jessup Maryland Prompts “Mini Disaster Alert” at Local Hospitals

Outbreaks & Recalls | November 1, 2024

What started out as a fun company function led to gastrointestinal disaster when food poisoning in Jessup Maryland prompted a “mini disaster alert” at local hospitals. At least forty-six patients were transported to the hospital with food poisoning symptoms. What… read more

TikTok Food Poisoning at ByteDance HQ Didn’t Exactly Go Viral

Our Blog | October 30, 2024

News of TikTok food poisoning at ByteDance HQ didn’t exactly go viral. At least not in the sense of new followers, likes, and heart emoji’s. No. Instead, 169 people from the office reported symptoms of gastroenteritis. Of those, there are… read more