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Alternative Medicine Magazine
3 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

The Unfortunate Safety Risks of Eating at a Buffet

Understanding the hidden risks of buffet dining is crucial for making safer choices when indulging in variety and abundance. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Health

Family gets sick after eating black bear meat kebabs with parasitic worms

Improperly cooked black bear meat at a family celebration led to hospitalizations due to parasite infection. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Design

Limited testing of raw milk for bird flu leaves safety questions unanswered

Raw milk contaminated with bird flu virus raises concerns about public health. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Design

Raw Milk's Risks Don't Stop Right-Wing Commentators From Defiantly Pushing It

Health officials warn against drinking raw milk due to bird flu spread, while influencers promote it as healthy despite risks. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Dining

El pollo en el refrigerador dura menos de lo que piensas

Organisms causing food spoilage rarely make people sick, but pathogens like salmonella can. Safe food storage is crucial to prevent pathogens from proliferating. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

Bird Flu Virus Found in Beef Tissue

Bird flu virus found in tissue of sick dairy cow raises concerns about commercial beef supply safety; U.S.D.A assures existing safety measures. [ more ]
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BBC News
4 months ago
UK politics

Windsor Framework: Half of vet medicines could be withdrawn, Lords hear

The European Commission is concerned about the risk of veterinary medicines that no longer align with EU regulations entering the food chain in Northern Ireland and the wider EU single market. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Public health

A Supreme Court case that protects the environment, health care, and food safety is at risk

Fishermen petitioning Supreme Court to weaken federal regulations on environment, health care, and food safety. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
LA food

Raw oysters have sickened diners across Southern California. Take caution, officials warn

Public health officials in Southern California are warning consumers about the potential health risks of consuming raw oysters due to a potential norovirus contamination.
San Diego and Los Angeles counties have reported cases of norovirus illnesses that may be linked to imported shellfish harvested in Mexico.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell oysters distributed by Sociedad Acuicola GolPac that were potentially contaminated with norovirus. [ more ]
Miami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Taco Bell and hotel eatery are among Miami-Dade restaurants with perfect inspections

Several restaurants and food trucks in Miami-Dade passed inspection with zero violations.
These places include La Causa, L'Hotel Cafeteria Lounge, Taco Bell, and several food trucks. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Britain facing surge of salmonella cases because of Brexit, union warns

The National Farmers' Union warns that Britain is facing a surge in salmonella cases due to a lack of post-Brexit quality checks on food.
Over 200 human cases of salmonellosis linked to poultry products such as eggs and meat were reported this year. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Police reveal what was in drug-laced chocolate bars that were sold to children

Chocolate bars sold at a Christmas market in Mansfield contained traces of hallucinogenic drugs, according to police.
A small number of the chocolate bars were found to contain Psilocin and THC, substances found in cannabis. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning

Artificial intelligence is improving the speed and accuracy of electronic noses, which can detect and report specific smells.
Electronic noses have the potential to transform food safety and fight against infection in the food industry.
Sensifi, an e-nose developed by an Israeli company, can provide results in less than one hour and aims to be low-cost. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Food & drink

How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?

Leftovers should be thrown out after 3-4 days in the refrigerator, but there is some flexibility.
Spoilage bacteria generally don't cause illness, so a foul smell doesn't necessarily mean the food is unsafe to eat. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

New warning over how to cook eggs after huge increase in salmonella

The UK food watchdog has warned of a surge in salmonella cases linked to poultry products imported from Poland.
Over 200 cases of salmonellosis have been reported this year, many involving the consumption of eggs produced in Poland. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France news

French restaurant boss charged over woman's botulism death

The boss of a French restaurant has been charged over the death of a woman due to an outbreak of botulism linked to improperly preserved sardines.
The restaurant chief has been charged with involuntary homicide and other offenses and could face up to five years in prison if convicted. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

Cantaloupes Linked to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak, U.S. Says

Two people have died in a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes.
The outbreak has more than doubled since it was first announced, with 99 cases reported in 32 states. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

Cantaloupes Linked to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak, U.S. Says

Two people have died in a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes.
The outbreak has more than doubled since it was first announced, with 99 cases reported in 32 states. [ more ]
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The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
Health

California reports multiple cases in latest fruit-related bacteria outbreak, CDC says

An outbreak of listeria has been reported in seven states, linked to whole peaches, nectarines, and plums.
10 people have been hospitalized and one person has died as a result of the outbreak.
Recalled fruits should be thrown away and surfaces should be cleaned to prevent the spread of listeria. [ more ]
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