#foodborne-illness

#foodborne-illness

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. Practicing good hygiene, thoroughly cooking meat and drinking clean water helps prevent many parasites. Although it's not common, there still may be situations where you may have picked up parasites. If you're worried, then read on. In this article, we discuss signs of parasites in your stomach and what to do.

Back in 1920, canned olives were the cause of the first major food recall in the U.S. The reason for the recall was Clostridium botulinum, which, if consumed, can lead to the life-threatening disease botulism. Since then, there have been many, many food recalls. Some have been linked to canned foods, many have been linked to meats, and several have been linked to produce.

According to a study by the U.K.'s National Accident Helpline, approximately 60% of all reported accidents happen in the kitchen - making it the most hazardous room in the house. Slippery floors, open flames, sharp knives, and toxic fumes present real visible dangers but the kitchen is also host to many unseen threats. Research by the National Sanitation Foundation also found that the kitchen is the dirtiest place in the house, with kitchen cloths and sinks rife with bacteria, which can cause serious illness.