Browsing: Food Poisoning News

“Why?  Because outbreaks have a cost, in terms of both the health and wellness of (especially) the most vulnerable portions of our population, and they have an economic cost.  Just this year, thousands were victims of e. coli, salmonella, and listeria outbreaks, to name a few.  The products included cucumbers, onions, Quarter Pounders, and deli meats – again, to name a few.  These should be safe, and consumers have  aright to eat these products without care or concern.”

…most consumers in the Untied States are well aware of Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and even more rare bacterial diseases like Vibrio. But Yersiniosis is an uncommon bacterial infection…

“we are used to outbreaks of salmonella, listeria and e. coli affecting pet food, but this poses a whole new level of concern. Pet food needs to be made with the same care that human food is made with.”