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How to dodge summertime threats
(HealthDay)—During the summer, poison centers get an increase in the number of calls about bites, stings, plants and pesticides.
Jun 26, 2017
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Young people have poor knowledge of food hygiene
Annual cases of food poisoning are estimated at over 500,000, at a societal cost of over SEK 1 billion. Handling food properly is an issue of knowledge and in a new study from Uppsala University, Marie Lange, doctoral student ...
Jun 16, 2017
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Mars recalls some UK products over salmonella fears
The chocolate maker Mars said Friday it was recalling batches of seven of its products in Britain and Ireland over concerns they may contain the harmful salmonella bacteria.
Jun 9, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Engineering a new cancer detection tool
Studying the food poisoning bacteria E. coli may have led scientists to discover a new and improved tool to detect cancer.
Jun 8, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Germ in raw milk, poultry now tops food poisoning list
The U.S. government's latest report card on food poisoning suggests that a germ commonly linked to raw milk and poultry is surpassing salmonella at the top of the culprit list.
Apr 20, 2017
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Using Twitter may increase food-poisoning reporting
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. citizens gets food poisoning every year, but very few report it. Twitter communications between the public and the proper government authorities could improve foodborne illness reporting as well as the ...
Feb 24, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How African salmonella strains are evolving to become more dangerous
Salmonella infections are typically the culprit behind food poisoning outbreaks, but in sub-Saharan Africa, they often cause drug-resistant, deadly bloodstream infections and meningitis. A study in mice published February ...
Feb 8, 2017
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Infectious diseases A-Z: kitchen sponge shelf life
Safe food handling and clean hands are important ways to avoid the spread of germs and bacteria this holiday season, and so is replacing your kitchen sponge.
Jan 2, 2017
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Don't let food poisoning ruin your holiday celebration
(HealthDay)—Party guests always seem to wind up in the host's kitchen, but too many cooks boost the risk of mistakes that could lead to food poisoning, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dec 23, 2016
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How to ship food gifts without risk
(HealthDay)—Homemade food gifts can make loved ones afar feel closer, but it's important to take extra safety precautions to prevent food poisoning, according to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AAND).
Dec 22, 2016
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