Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The connection between listeriosis and produce
In the United States and other industrialized nations, consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is considered a key component of a healthy diet.
Mar 31, 2015
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Bacterial toxin a potential trigger for multiple sclerosis
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College have added to the growing body of evidence that multiple sclerosis may be triggered by a toxin produced by common foodborne bacteria. The presented their research at the 2014 ...
Jan 28, 2014
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Only 5 percent of us wash hands correctly, research says
Remember Mom's advice about washing your hands thoroughly after using the restroom? Apparently not.
Jun 10, 2013
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CDC ranks foods most likely to make Americans sick
(HealthDay)—Leafy green vegetables are responsible for more foodborne illnesses than any other food, according to a new government report.
Jan 30, 2013
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CDC: Salmonella cause of most foodborne-illness outbreaks
(HealthDay)—Food poisoning sickens millions of Americans each year, and most outbreaks are caused by salmonella-tainted foods or norovirus, federal health officials report.
Jan 24, 2013
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Produce safety future focus of supermarkets, farmers and consumers
(Medical Xpress) -- Shoppers will continue to see the Fresh Local Produce sign in supermarkets, but stores will increasingly require growers to show proof of good agricultural practices, according to Penn State's College ...
Mar 20, 2012
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CDC study shows outbreaks linked to imported foods increasing
Foodborne disease outbreaks caused by imported food appeared to rise in 2009 and 2010, and nearly half of the outbreaks implicated foods imported from areas which previously had not been associated with outbreaks, according ...
Mar 14, 2012
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Urinary tract infections linked to contaminated chicken
Urinary tract infections are common conditions that occur when bacteria from the intestines enter the urinary tract. New research, however, suggests that the bacteria causing these infections may come from contaminated food ...
Feb 20, 2012
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Threat to United States from new European E. coli strain unclear
(Medical Xpress) -- Over the centuries, many unexpected things have come to the United States from Germany and caught on -- lager beer, sauerkraut, bratwurst and the Volkswagen Beetle are a few that come to mind -- but don't ...
Jun 14, 2011
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Tips to avoid food poisoning during COVID-19
Labor Day weekend may be the unofficial end to summer cookouts and barbecues. It's also a good reminder that food safety should be a priority to keep you and your family safe from infection.
Sep 8, 2020
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