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Possible Salmonella Contamination, Multiple Recalls Prompts Quaker Oats to Close Factory

Last year’s possible salmonella contamination and multiple recalls prompts grain giant Quaker Oats to close factory in Danville, Illinois. Over…

11 months ago

Trader Joe’s Basil Salmonella Outbreak

Just yesterday, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

11 months ago

Hepatitis A Exposure at Main Deck Prompts Call for Prophylaxis Vaccination

A potential hepatitis A exposure at Main Deck restaurant prompts a Yates County civic alert for those who dined at…

11 months ago

Could Your “Doggie Bag” Be Doubly Dangerous? Certain Leftovers Have Higher Risk for Food Poisoning.

Could your doggie bag lead to food poisoning? Certain leftovers have a higher risk of spreading foodborne bacteria that can…

11 months ago

Does the Five-Second Rule Stand Up to Science? Apparently, it Does!

Is the five-second rule real? Germ scientists say it is. On your mark. Get set! Go!!! Your favorite candy falls…

11 months ago

New Bacteria May Contribute to Colon Cancer Treatment Failure

A new strain of bacteria discovered in colon cancer patient samples reveals a novel bacteria may contribute to colon cancer,…

11 months ago

Legionnaires’ Disease Cases on the Rise, Says CDC. These Are the Legionnaires’ Disease Symptoms to Look For!

Prepare yourself for this deadly illness by knowing Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and how it is spread. Have you noticed a…

11 months ago

Studies Show that Climate Change Affects Foodborne Illness Rates. Physicians Warned.

A new article in the Journal of American Medical Association publication, JAMA, warns physicians on how climate change affects foodborne…

11 months ago

Are Plant-Based Meats Safer? Scientists Find Mixed Data.

Plant-based meats are seeing a rise in popularity lately. But are they any safer? Scientists found mixed data. A German…

11 months ago

Changes to the Chick-fil-A Antibiotic Use Policy in Spring of 2024 Is Not as Bad as It Sounds

Changes to the Chick-fil-A antibiotic use policy may sound scary, but it isn’t as bad as it may sound. Chick-fil-A,…

11 months ago