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The Top Six Foodborne Bacteria are Distinct in Terms of Pathology, Presentation (Symptoms), and Consequences Foodborne bacteria represent a significant…
United States and Canada Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Cucumbers – December 19, 2024 Update
By Kit Redwine
“The number of infected individuals and related hospitalizations continue to grow. It is possible that some recalled product could still be out there. I urge any consumer who bought cucumbers, or any food containing cucumbers, in recent weeks to check the list of recalled items and search their homes.”
“Shellfish are filter feeders, meaning they filter water for nutrients, but this also exposes them to contaminants, pathogens, and toxins in their environment. When it comes to shell fish, like oysters and clams, the combination of biological, environmental, and operational factors necessitates stringent safety practices and regulatory oversight to minimize risks to consumers. Producers and distributors of muscles, clams, and especially oysters, have to be committed to food safety to prevent bacteria like Vibrio, or norovirus, and other foodborne hazards from contaminating these products. Harvesting practices, holding temperatures, and proper warnings must always be followed or the results can be dangerous, if not deadly.”
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.”