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Dollarama recalls Heavenly Spices garlic powder across Canada over bacterial contamination that can cause diarrhea and vomitingGarlic powder recall: Dollarama's Heavenly Spices Garlic powder is recalled nationwide due to possible contamination. Bacillus cereus bacte...
Cyclosporiasis parasite West Virginia outbreak: Is lettuce, green salad behind the surge in 'explosive diarrhea' cases as Michigan tops 2,600 infections?West Virginia Cyclosporiasis parasite: A major cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak has sickened more than 2,600 people in Michigan, with healt...
Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 31 US states: Michigan reports over 1,000 cases as CDC warns of explosive diarrhoea linked to parasite in contaminated food and waterCyclosporiasis cases US: A growing cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected thirty-one US states, causing severe diarrhea. Michigan leads with ...
What is Cyclospora? The tiny parasite behind 'diarrhea' outbreak in America - Check causes, symptoms and how to stay safeCyclospora infections are rapidly increasing across seventeen United States states this summer. Michigan has reported a significant rise in...
What is cyclosporiasis? Growing cyclosporiasis in US outbreak raises concerns in Michigan and Pennsylvania as hundreds fall ill; how long it lasts, how it spreads and the symptoms linked to the Cyclospora parasiteCyclosporiasis outbreak: Health officials are monitoring a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak across multiple US states. Hundreds of infection...
The cooler mistake most people make can push picnic food past 40°F in just hoursPacking your cooler the wrong way can lead to foodborne illness. Contrary to popular belief, placing ice at the bottom traps cold air there...
Mysterious parasite outbreak in US sickens 300 people: Check Cyclospora symptoms, treatment and precautions you sould takeCyclospora infection symptoms: A widespread foodborne parasite outbreak, Cyclospora, has impacted at least 145 people across 17 US states, ...
FDA expands recall to all Clover Hill Dairy cheeses after listeria found in products and facilityUS food safety authorities have expanded a cheese recall due to Listeria contamination, now encompassing all products from Clover Hill Dair...
Rotten, worm-infested and covered in fungus: What could happen to your body if you accidentally drink juice made from such mangoes?FSSAI mango raid: Food safety officials in Gujarat have seized a large stock of rotten, worm-infested mangoes that were allegedly intended ...
Your fridge could be making you sick: Experts explain how to correctly store food in your refrigeratorAs temperatures rise, the FSSAI warns of common fridge storage mistakes increasing food poisoning risks. Proper separation of raw and cooke...
Your kitchen drain is probably growing bacteria right now, here's how to clean itYour kitchen sink drain harbors more germs than your bathroom, posing a health hazard due to bacteria, grease, and food particles. A simple...
Can watermelon turn so deadly that it can kill you? Doctors explain after 4 Mumbai deaths & here’s how to eat it safelyA tragic incident in Mumbai, where four family members died after reportedly consuming watermelon, has raised concerns over food poisoning,...
FDA issues highest-level recall for Alma Pak organic blueberries over Listeria contaminationThe FDA has issued a Class I recall for Alma Pak International LLC's organic blueberries after Listeria monocytogenes was detected. This re...
Salmonella outbreak connected to egg recall sickens dozens in 7 US states: Know the bacteria and its symptomsAlmost 2 million cartons of eggs across the United States have been pulled off shelves because of the threat of a salmonella outbreak. The ...
E.coli infection outbreak in the UK: Here's what you need to know about itEcoli Outbreak UK: Three UK suppliers have issued recalls for 60 types of pre-packed sandwiches, wraps, and salads due to concerns over E.c...
USFDA finds Salmonella bacteria in MDH sambar masalaConsumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.
Scientists find an ingenious way to prevent deadly outbreaks of foodborne illnessOrganic produce is especially vulnerable, because it is often grown with manure (aka bacterial 'heaven') instead of synthetic fertilizer.
Social media can help track food-borne illnessData from social media can be used to enhance systems that track food-borne illness outbreaks and also to improve disaster-response activit...
Safe food should be a priority: WHOThe theme for World Health Day, which falls on April 7, is safe food this year.
Surveillance of foodborne diseases: Lack of labs, personnel biggest hurdleWe do not have enough labs and Epidemoilogists in the country at the district level to investigate such diseases.