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The Ottawa Public Health (OPH) department in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has issued a health alert regarding potential hepatitis A exposure…
The Top Ten Bacterial Food Borne Pathogens: Occurrence and Lethality Foodborne illnesses are a significant public health concern worldwide, affecting…
What Steps are Used to Kill Bacteria Like E. coli, Salmonella, or Listeria? Kill Steps in U.S. Food Production and…
USDA’s FSIS Strengthens Measures Against Listeria in Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products October 13, 2023 In a significant move to…
Yes, there are lawyers in the United States who specialize in E. coli and Salmonella litigation. These types of cases…
International Food Poisoning News – Japan, Palestine, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Taiwan, Singapore
By Kit Redwine
Japan NAGANO – Scombroid Poisoning Outbreak Affects Japanese Students Health officials in Nagano Prefecture have reported a large outbreak of…
“Listeria is, arguably, the most dangerous of the common food borne bacteria. It is able to get past some of the body’s most impressive barriers, including the blood-brain barrier and the neo-natal barrier, and it is spread so easily. It grows rapidly, even in refrigeration, and is common in lunch meats and unpasteurized dairy products.”
Salmonella food poisoning is caused by consuming food or water contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. While most cases resolve without long-term…
E. coli infections, particularly those caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), can result in severe complications, including Hemolytic Uremic…
“The defining characteristic of STEC is the production of Shiga toxins, which are virulent proteins that disrupt cellular function by inhibiting protein synthesis, leading to cell death. The disease is often most noted for the bloody stools, with large amounts of blood in the diarrhea.”