Author: McKenna Madison Coveny

At least 15 victims have been identified in a botulism outbreak in Bordeaux, all patrons of the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar. One victim has died, and as many as two dozen were exposed to the deadly bacteria. The wine bar is located adjacent to the Rugby World Cup 2023 fan zone in Bordeaux, and enjoyed the patronage of tourists and fans of Rugby. The victims are from all over the European Union, Great Britain, and North America, and include Greek, Irish, Spanish, American, English, French, German and Canadian victims. All of the victims consumed sardines in oil from one of…

In a show of support, and apparent empathy, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith turns emotional while discussing what the children of Calgary re being put through. One doctor described e. coli as akin to “acid” in the wall of the children’s intestines, and referred to it as a “brutal” bacteria. This was confirmed by one national e. coli lawyer, who stated: “E. coli is immediately suspect when a child’s stools become watery and full of blood. Bloody diarrhea is the key to determining if a person has e. coli, a Shiga-toxin producing bacteria. Other bacteria caused diarrhea, but not with this…

According to one of the leading Hepatis A lawyers in the nation, strawberries (and especially imported frozen strawberries) have been the source of a number of recent Hepatitis A outbreaks. Hepatitis A, for which MOST Americans have been vaccinated, still causes outbreaks in the U.S. as the very young, elderly, and many immigrants remain susceptible. Onset is delayed in most people for 15 days to 50 days, allowing time for people who are exposed to get vaccinated during the first two weeks after exposure. In the current outbreak, at least 10 people have been confirmed ill with Hepatitis A from…

Matt Campbell’s team, already missing some key players, was forced to play ball this last Saturday without several additional players due to food poisoning. Before the game, he called in a “must win.” Iowa State’s Cyclones took the field against the Ohio Bobcats as the favorites to win the game, but that all was put in question as something the teammates ate on Friday evening brought about quick repercussions. Redshirt freshman quarterback Rocco Becht and junior wide receiver Jaylin Noel were among the sick players. Becht played, but never got going, including throwing one interception. The game ended in a…

Yet another salmonella outbreak from a “Mexican fusion” style restaurant has been reported, this one from a taqueria in Carniceria Guanajuato located at 3140 N California in Chicago, this according to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), both of which are on the investigation.  The IDPH and CDPH are working together to identify victims (asking potential victims to email them at [email protected], working with the food producer on safe food practices, as well as asking medical professionals in the area to be on the lookout for potential victims. As of the…

In the Last Few Years, 302 People have Acquired One Particular Strain of E. coli O157:H7: Six Outbreaks All Linked to Leafy Greens The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has released a new report about a particular strain of E. coli O157:H7, a Shiga-Toxin producing strain of E. coli that causes humans to have bloody diarrhea, causes kidney damage, and can be life threatening. While cattle, specifically beef, has been the primary conduit of many E. coli outbreaks, this particularly dangerous pathogen is finding its way into the food chain in leafy greens. According to the CDC,…

V. vulnificus, otherwise known as Vibrio, is a dangerous , even deadly, bacteria. It can be consumed in seafood that is not heated appropriately, such as raw oysters of clams, and can be acquired topically through a break in the skin or recent wound. The short incubation period is followed by a horrific illness in which this flesh eating bacteria can take over a host and cause a painful death. If ingested, it often begins-with gastrointestinal pain accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, and fever, but can then go septic, causing the flesh eating bacteria to attach all different parts of…

Mid American Pet Food Recalls 644 Cases of Victor Super Premium Dog Food The recall, announced by Mid American Pet Food of Mount Pleasant, Texas, includes 644 cases of 5 lb Bags of Victor Super Premium Dog Food with a lot code of 1000016385 and a Best By Date of April 30 of 2024. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the dog food is potentially contaminated with salmonella, a potentially deadly bacteria that causes illness in humans and in pets. While there are more than 20000 strains of salmonella (serotypes), the FDA has not yet identified which…

Tips designed to help customers make safe grocery choices: Over the years, prices at consumers’ local grocery stores have been rising at an ever-infuriating rate. This can lead to people, for good reason, to buy products at discounted prices, even if said products often look like they have seen better days. Although this is understandable, it can be wasteful, and in some cases, dangerous. Even so, there are signs you can be on the lookout for in order to avoid wasting money, or worse, becoming ill. When it comes to meats, one important thing to lookout for is the color.…

Going to a Potlucks? Important Things to Know . . . It is not uncommon to attend a potluck. Whether it be a “get to know your coworkers” event, a family get-together, or maybe even a birthday party, potlucks are quite common, and considered very conventional in American culture. But what many do not realize is that potlucks can be dangerous, and the risk of becoming ill with food poisoning is increased by tenfold. Why is this the case for many potlucks? Well, for one, it is not wise to trust that everyone else who brought a dish…