Food Contaminated with Endotoxin-Producing Gram-Positive Pathogens
Endotoxins: foods contaminated with endotoxin-producing gram-positive pathogens
Why Should You Avoid Leaving Leftovers Out?
Why do you need to avoid consuming foods that were in the...
Dungeness Valley Creamery Issues Milk E. coli Recall
Milk E. coli Recall: Raw milk sold in Washington recalled as potential health risk
A recall of raw whole milk, skim milk, and cream has...
Preparing for food allergies – what to do when facing food allergies
Being Prepared for the Worst when susceptible to food allergies
Quoting former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, it is best to “prepare for the worst, but...
Ground Beef and E. coli: Shiga Toxin E. coli is the Dangerous One
Ground Beef and E. coli - Not all E. coli is Equal
Why does ground beef get recalled for E. coli contamination?
E. coli is ubiquitous...
Norovirus Outbreak at Pediatric Center in DC: Norovirus Spreads through Food Poisoning
Norovirus outbreak identified at children’s hospital in DC: Food poisoning?
The Hospital for Sick Children (HSC) Pediatric Center in Northeast Washington, DC, has identified three...
Unsolved E. coli Outbreak: Authorities Getting Closer
Ongoing Investigation on an unsolved E. coli Outbreak
According to the CDC, an unknown, contaminated source of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O103 has...
E. coli Beef Outbreak Prompts Calls For Safer Beef Production
Beef Processing in the Midst of an E. coli Beef Outbreak
E coli is a facultative anaerobe, which means it thrives in the presence of...
According to CDC Campylobacter Most Common Food Borne Pathogen
Prevent Campylobacteriosis from Campylobacter
The CDC identifies more cases of foodborne illnesses from Campylobacter than any other foodborne bacteria. According to the CDC, Campylobacter...
Pregnant Women and Toxoplasma
Pregnant Women and Toxoplasma: Causes, Dangers, and Treatment
According to the Center for Disease Control, “toxoplasmosis is considered to be a leading cause of death...
Are Organic Foods Safe? Recent Recalls, such as the Inspired Organics Peanut Butter Recall,...
Are Organic Foods Safe or More Dangerous than Processed Foods?
By Tony Coveny, Ph.D., J.D., M.A.
Organic food is much hailed as a safer alternative to...
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Thrive Market recalls nut butter sold online
Responding to a supplier’s recall of all its nut butters manufactured since January 2018, Thrive Market, Inc., is recalling all unexpired lots of its...
Heightened Alert: Food Poisoning in Cancer Patients
Food Safety for Cancer Patients
Because of weakened immune systems, foodborne illnesses are a greater threat to cancer patients. Normal bouts of food poisoning can...
Summer Travels Bring Risk of Food Poisoning: Safety Tips
Traveling and food safety
Traveling provides the opportunity to eat new and exciting foods. To ensure your dining experience is completely enjoyable, it’s important to...
