Articles related to "Foodborne"

Every year 76 million Americans become sick from food poisoning. Foodborne bacteria account for 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths on an annual basis.

Foodborne illness can change the merriment of the holidays into days of miserable discomfort. There are four basic ways that can prevent them from happening.

A number of factors contribute to the risks of illness following consumption of contaminated foods.

The tomato scare that caused the dumping of tons of tomatoes started with a Salmonella strain identified on a Mexican farm. It sickened over 1,300 persons.

Cranberry juice has long been known to prevent urinary tract infections. Now it is also proving effective against foodborne pathogens.

People call it "stomach-flu." For many who experience the episode, it resolves in a few days, but for some people it can be fatal.

E.coli 0157:H7 sickens about 73,000 people and kills 61 per year in the USA. Over 70 persons in 12 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada are the latest victims.

Most E. coli are non-pathogenic (non-disease-producing) and are referred to as commensal - the dictionary definition of commensal is "one who eats at the same table".

Before World War II, more than ninety percent of American cattle were grass-fed, not grain-fed. They grazed the range, eating native grasses, or hay.

A review of slaughterhouses in Newfoundland has identified numerous health concerns causing four to be shut down and a number of others to be given conditional licences.

As many as 50,000 travelers a day suffer from traveler's diarrhea in high-risk countries. Risk is associated with destination, length of stay, and level of accommodations

The threat of foodborne pathogens like salmonella and e. coli are cropping up in everything from pancake mix to organic baby food to pet food. What you need to know.

A lot of attention about E.coli foodborne illness and ground beef contamination is in the news. E. coli s can have serious complications, but transmission is preventable.

An assessment of the impact of the proposed Healthy Families Act finds that paid sick leave would improve public health and reduce overall health care costs.

Proper food storage is important in order to prevent spoilage and possible illness from eating foods which have spoiled.

Sipping jasmine tea may be more than just a thirst quencher. It appears this natural tea may have significant health benefits.

I've been one of the 70 percent of Americans who regularly eat at their desks, and here are some tips I learned along the way.

Contamination of finished food products, especially canned goods, is uncommon, however this very problem occurred with Slim-Fast, Ready-to-Drink, in Canada.

Learn the best secrets to assemble the perfect Gingerbread House!

E. coli spinach outbreak prompts FDA warning.183 from 26 states infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli. E. coli spinach traced to spinach grown in 3 CA counties.

This snapshot of emetophobia looks at the prevalence, causes and behaviors associated with the extreme fear of being sick.

Everyday children's' products such as plates, cups, and bottles top this year's Gold Star Ziggits Award list for Best Kids Products.

Toxoplasma gondii is a cat parasite first, but it also infects other vertebrates. This is its life cycle in humans.

Physicians in the U.S. frequently overlook tropical diseases states the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases. Parasites are sources of many childhood diseases.

The effectiveness of alcohol-based hand-cleansers is dependant on the concentration of alcohol, the time of exposure, and the volume used.

Food poisoning can cause more than vomiting and diarrhea. In susceptible people, food poisoning can lead to complications that require hospitalization.

Thanksgiving: good food, family, friends and fun. It shouldn't include food poisoning! These food safety tips will ensure your Thanksgiving meal is safe and tasty

Improper food handling at home can cause food poisoning. Organic foods & whole foods unwashed or undercooked can cause illness from spoilage & human contamination.

Not only are current methods of poultry slaughter inhumane, but they also risk contaminating poultry with organisms that cause human disease.