Author: McKenna Madison Coveny

Salmonella and Eggs: Ways to prevent illness and the importance of reporting illnesses. Did you know that Salmonella is the most common type of bacterial food poisoning? It is commonly consumed through raw dairy products, meats, vegetables, and even fruits! But perhaps the most notorious conduit for Salmonella is eggs. Poultry, such as chickens, can carry Salmonella, and these bacteria can then be passed on to the eggs they lay. According to the CDC, “Salmonella can get on the shells of eggs when birds lay eggs or when the eggs touch bird droppings (poop) after being laid.” Obviously, this can…

When people think of food poisoning, usually Salmonella, E.coli, or Listeria are the first bacteria that come to mind. Not many think about Vibriosis because it isn’t nearly as common. Though this is true, it is much more dangerous. Vibrio bacteria have already proven to be deadly, as the CDC reports, “As many as 1 in 5 people with a Vibrio vulnificus infection die. This is because Vibrio vulnificus infection can lead to bloodstream infections, severe skin blistering, and limb amputations.” What is Vibriosis? According to the CDC, “Vibrio naturally live in coastal waters where oysters live. Because oysters feed…

Eating Raw Oysters Safey: Avoiding Deadly Vibrio Bacteria There are two types of people in this world. The first hate oysters, and avoids them at all costs, primarily because of their texture and (some say) lack of taste. On the other hand, the other will pay all the money in the world to eat oysters and consume them whether raw, baked, or charbroiled. The problem is, raw oysters, and other raw foods can contain harmful bacteria. Some major bacteria found in these products include E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, and in the case of raw oysters, Vibrio. What is Vibrio? According…

November to April are the Norovirus Months In most of America (as of right now), people are experiencing nice weather. It isn’t too cold and it isn’t too hot. In fact, its just about right. With the exception of a few different states, for example Texas with its bipolar weather, or the far north and its near-freezing temperatures and 2 meters of snow. this is a wonderful time of the year for most of the country. But these few months, or rather November through April, are the months in which Norovirus outbreaks are most likely to occur. What is Norovirus?…

Raw Meat TikTok Trend Poses Serious Health Risks! TikTok, an incredibly popular social media app that consumes many young adolescents’ and even some adults’ time and dedication, has now also grabbed the attention of food-safety experts. Trends among the younger population of America started by TikTok are not uncommon, and most are quite harmless, if not just annoying to those who have to witness them being performed. But unfortunately, that isn’t the case in this particular situation. Recently, eating raw meat has become a new, and dangerous, trend that has dominated TikTok. Precipitated by famous TikTokers such as Liver King…

Food poisoning isn’t fun. Most of the time people spend at least a few days hurling up what they ate at the previous meal, and along with this also suffer from several other symptoms. These include nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, headaches, and bloating. A person can become ill with food poisoning if they consume products such as raw meats, unwashed vegetables, fruits, or dairy that are contaminated with the bacteria. Although there are ways to lower the risk of becoming ill, such as cooking your foods to proper temperatures, washing your hands, and thoroughly rinsing off your produce, sometimes…

According to EverydayHealth, “the CDC estimates that 48 million illnesses, 128,000hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths occur each year as the result of foodborne germs.” Manypeople don’t realize how widespread the problem of foodborne illness is. For most, it is anuisance. But for the yearly 3,000 families, it is a deadly and painful experience. Food poisoning illness can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and otherunpleasant side effects. Young children, the elderly, the immunocompromised, and those whoare pregnant or who suffer from chronic health issues are at a higher risk for hospitalization. The MOST vulnerable risk long-term debilitating injuries and even death.…

New Technology for Store-to-Door Deliveries: Preventing Food Poisoning in Home Grocery Delievery The concept of ordering groceries to be delivered to the consumer’s home is becoming more and more popular, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent isolation from public places and gatherings. It has become painfully easy now: just open up the app, select what you want, and press the “order now” button. In just a few minutes to an hour, the customer can open their door and find their groceries ready to be stored in the kitchen. Although this is easy, and not to mention very convenient,…

Food Poisoning: What is needed to bring a claim? Can I file a food Poisoning Lawsuit, and what good would come of it? According to the FDA, “Foodborne illness (commonly known as food poisoning) is often caused by consuming food contaminated by bacteria and/or their toxins, parasites, viruses, chemicals, or other agents.” In addition to multiple pathogens, there are many different ways you can fall ill with food poisoning. You may consume food that has ben contaminated during harvest, growing, shipping or manufacturing. There is the risk of cross-contamination (when the bacteria is transferred from one surface to another) that…

People love baking treats, especially little kids. They get to roll out the dough, cut the cookies into little shapes, and maybe even try a little bite! Many may not realize this, but this “little bite” can be dangerous. Raw cookie dough and cake batter contain raw flour and eggs, which can harbor harmful bacteria, like E.coli or Salmonella. Raw cookie dough and cake batters have long histories of food poisoning outbreaks. For example, in 2016, several dozen people in over 15 states were infected “by a strain of bacteria called Shiga toxin-producing E.coli”, due to consuming raw cookie dough.…