Health
Home cooks risk food poisoning from washing their Christmas bird
Washing the Christmas Day turkey is putting home cooks at risk of poisoning their dinner guests.
Dec 22, 2014
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News tagged with food poisoning
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Big data approach identifies Europe's most dangerous human and domestic animal pathogens
The pathogens posing the greatest risk to Europe based upon a proxy for impact have been identified by University of Liverpool researchers using a 'big data' approach to scientific research.
Aug 27, 2014
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Health
Uninviting Microbes to Your Summer Outings
Eating outside is one of the joys of summer. Picnics, barbeques, and camping are all opportunities to dine al fresco. But when packing food, you don't want to bring along any uninvited guests who might spoil both the fare ...
Aug 6, 2014
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Medical research
Monitoring the rise and fall of the microbiome
Trillions of bacteria live in each person's digestive tract. Scientists believe that some of these bacteria help digest food and stave off harmful infections, but their role in human health is not well understood.
Jul 24, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Preventing foodborne illness, naturally—with cinnamon
Seeking ways to prevent some of the most serious foodborne illnesses caused by pathogenic bacteria, two Washington State University scientists have found promise in an ancient but common cooking spice: cinnamon.
Jul 17, 2014
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Health
Experts develop food safety campaign to keep older adults safe
Iowa State University researchers are targeting leafy greens in an effort to protect older adults from foodborne illnesses. Leafy greens are a common source of contamination in such outbreaks, according to a 2013 report by ...
Jul 16, 2014
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Health
Grill safely this holiday weekend
(HealthDay)—July Fourth is nearly here, and chances are your weekend plans include at least some grilling.
Jul 3, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Food safety specialist says food poisoning cases underreported
(Medical Xpress)—You've probably heard of norovirus, salmonella and E. coli, but would you know if you were sick with one of these foodborne illnesses? A Kansas State University food safety specialist says there are distinct ...
Jun 19, 2014
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Health
UK issues dire warning on washing chicken
British authorities advised consumers on Monday against washing chicken saying that, contrary to common belief, the practice could lead to food poisoning.
Jun 16, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Food handlers cause most food-poisoning cases
(HealthDay)—Norovirus, the so-called "cruise ship virus," is more often caused by infected restaurant workers than outbreaks on the high seas, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.
Jun 3, 2014
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