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New Study on Children in Childcare with E. coli Exclusion Guidance

How long should children in childcare with E. coli stay home? This was the subject of a recent study in…

6 months ago

Oregon Newborn Indirectly Sickened with Salmonella from Backyard Chickens

Oregon newborn indirectly sickened with Salmonella from backyard chickens suggests that infection can occur, even without direct contact with infected…

7 months ago

Lead Found in Lunchables Food Kits. Consumer Reports Urges Removal from National School Lunch Program.

Lead found in Lunchables food kits. Recent testing by the consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, finds lead in Lunchables food…

7 months ago

Activated Charcoal for Food Poisoning Likely Ineffective

Activated charcoal has been a savior for many years when it comes to poisonings. But how does it hold up…

7 months ago

Experts Warn of Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Moving North

Experts warn that the deadly Vibrio bacteria moving North may increase risk of cases in areas not commonly associated with…

7 months ago

Links Between Food Poisoning and Autoimmune Disease May Surprise You

Links between food poisoning and autoimmune disease may surprise you. Food poisoning is a common ailment across the United States,…

7 months ago

Young Brazilian Woman Diagnosed with Botulism During Work Exchange Program

Young Brazilian woman diagnosed with botulism during work exchange program is hospitalized. Family is attempting to move her home for…

7 months ago

FDA Launches Investigation on Pesticides in Spices After Hong Kong’s Crackdown on Indian Spice Manufacturers MDH and Everest

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation on pesticides in spices after Hong Kong halted sales of…

7 months ago

Campylobacter Warning for Pure Pastures Dairy Raw Milk Issued After Consumer Fell Sick

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued a consumer warning for raw milk following reports of illness. Campylobacter warning for Pure Pastures…

7 months ago

Storing Emergency Food Safely

While it is uncommon an emergency requiring an extended amount of food isn't out of the question. The Red Cross…

7 months ago