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May 28, 2022
What the public needs to know about Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is the only common vaccine-preventable foodborne disease in the United States. It is one of five human hepatitis viruses that primarily infect the human liver and cause human illness. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A doesn’t develop into chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, but in rare cases infection …
May 27, 2022
Eating Raw Chicken: Risks and Safety Tips
When purchasing raw chicken, be sure to keep it separate from other foods in your shopping cart. Most grocery stores provide plastic bags in the meat sections which can be used to prevent juices from the meats coming into contact with other items in your cart. …
May 27, 2022
5 Tips for Preventing Food Poisoning
Anyone can contract a foodborne illness, but immune compromised individuals, the elderly, young children and pregnant women are more susceptible and likely to have more serious illnesses from foodborne diseases. Considering the risk of foodborne diseases, it is important to be aware of measures that one can take to minimize …
May 26, 2022
To Wash or Not to Wash: Fruit and Vegetable Safety
Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables is healthy, but what about bacteria or viruses that might be on those “healthy” food items? While cooking kills pathogens, many fruits and vegetables are eaten raw. There are steps to take to reduce the risk of becoming sick from bacteria and …
May 25, 2022
The ultimate guide to a post poisoning diet
The most recommended foods to eat after the stomach flu, food poisoning or a regular stomachache are part of what’s known as the BRAT diet. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. These foods are ideal because of their blandness and because they’re easy to digest. …
May 25, 2022
What are the first signs of Listeria?
When a person is infected and develops symptoms of Listeria infection, the resulting illness is called listeriosis. Only a small percentage of persons who ingest Listeria fall ill or develop symptoms. For those who do develop symptoms because of their infection, the resulting illness is either mild or quite severe—sometimes …
May 25, 2022
Being Proactive: 5 Tips for Preventing Norovirus
Common settings for norovirus outbreaks include restaurants and events with catered meals (36%), nursing homes (23%), schools (13%), and vacation settings or cruise ships (10%). Proper hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of norovirus. …
May 25, 2022
What to look for: How to know if you have Cyclospora
Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes watery diarrhea, bloating, increased gas, stomach cramps, flatulence, loss of appetite, nausea, low-grade fever, and profound fatigue. In some cases, vomiting, explosive diarrhea, muscle aches, and substantial weight loss can occur. The incubation period between acquisition of infection and onset of …
May 25, 2022
Is Salmonella Contagious: Transmission and Prevention
Most Salmonella infections are caused by eating contaminated food, especially food from animal origins. One study found that 87% of all confirmed cases of Salmonella were foodborne, with 10 percent from person-to-person infection and 3% caused by pets. …
April 14, 2022
How to Properly Wash and Store Leafy Greens
The best way to wash leafy greens is under running water. You do not need special products, soaps, or vinegar. These can leave an aftertaste and don’t kill bacteria or mold. …
April 14, 2022
Are Some People More Susceptible to Food Poisoning?
Yes, people over 65, children under 5, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women …
April 14, 2022
Expiration Dates: How Much You Should Pay Attention to Them
But there’s no hard and fast rule here — it’s ultimately up to you to decide whether it’s a good idea to go ahead and make that omelet du jour, or to toss the eggs and opt for a bowl of oatmeal instead. …
April 04, 2022
Habit Burger Grill Norovirus - Washington (2021)
Marler Clark represented five of the victims in this Norovirus outbreak linked to the Habit Burger Grill, located in Shoreline, Washington. …
March 09, 2022
How to Avoid Processed Baby Foods, and Accompanying Heavy Metals
On February 4, 2021, the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy released a report detailing their findings and concerns about the presence of heavy metals, such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic, in baby foods. Exposure to these metals in infancy has been linked to adverse …
March 08, 2022
All About: Listeriosis During Pregnancy
Pregnant women naturally have a depressed cell-mediated immune system. In addition, the immune systems of fetuses and newborns are very immature and are extremely susceptible to these types of infections. Other adults, especially transplant recipients and lymphoma patients, are given necessary therapies with the specific intent of depressing T-cells, and …
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Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include painful abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fever. Salmonella infections can have a broad range of illness, from no symptoms to severe …
What Are the Symptoms of Listeria Infection?
The infection caused by Listeria can vary from mild to severe. Only a small percentage of persons who ingest Listeria fall ill or develop symptoms …
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