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March 08, 2022
Stomach Bug or Food Poisoning: Learn the Differences
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million foodborne illness cases occur in the United States every year. At least 128,000 Americans are hospitalized, and 3,00Some of those foodborne illnesses are known as the “stomach bug,” also known as Norovirus. This virus is the leading cause of gastroenteritis, or what we commonly think of as ...
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March 08, 2022
Difference Between Salmonella and E. coli
Salmonella is the second most common intestinal infection in the United States. More than 7,000 cases of Salmonella were confirmed in 2009; however, the majority of cases go unreported. The Salmonella is the second most common intestinal infection in the United States. More than 7,000 cases of Salmonella were confirmed in 2009; however, the majority of cases go unreported ...
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March 08, 2022
Why Botulism Is the Most Dangerous Food-borne Illness
Botulism is a rare but potentially life-threatening bacterial illness. Clostridium Botulinum bacteria grows on food and produces toxins that, when ingested, cause paralysis. Botulism poisoning is extremely rare, but soBotulism is a rare but potentially life-threatening bacterial illness. Clostridium Botulinum bacteria grows on food and produces toxins that, when ingested, cause paralysis. Botulism poisoning is extremely rare, but so ...
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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 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 ...
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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 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 ...
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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.Marler Clark represented five of the victims in this Norovirus outbreak linked to the Habit Burger Grill, located in Shoreline, Washington. On June 3, 2021, the Seattle King County Department ...
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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 jourKey, regardless of the expiration date, always keep hot things hot and cold things cold and was hands, utensils, and countertops. Cooking food to the proper temperature kills bacteria that ...
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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 Yes, people over 65, children under 5, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women Adults Aged 65 and Older Older adults have a higher risk because as people age ...
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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 orLeafy greens have a protective coating. So, wash them under water just before you are ready to eat or cook them. If you wash them ahead of time, it will ...
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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 percentSalmonella is found in the intestinal tract of wild and domesticated animals and humans. Most Salmonella infections are caused by eating contaminated food, especially food from animal origins. One study ...
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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, vomitingThe dissemination of infective Cyclospora oocysts via water, soil, and unprocessed foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables, including ready-to-eat salads) is enabled by their small size (8–10 cm), low specific gravity ...
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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 theNorovirus causes nearly 60% of all foodborne illness outbreaks. Norovirus is transmitted primarily through the fecal-oral route, with fewer than 100 norovirus particles needed to cause infection. Transmission occurs either ...
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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 developCalled an “opportunistic pathogen,” Listeria is noted to cause an estimated 2,600 cases per year of severe invasive illness. Perhaps not surprisingly then, “foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes has ...
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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, riceStay hydrated. There are no clear rules about when and what to eat after food poisoning or stomach bug symptoms (like vomiting and diarrhea) have subsided. Every person reacts differently ...
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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 fruitsEating 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 ...
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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 diseasesAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every year an estimated 48 million Americans contract foodborne illness such as E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella. Of this number ...
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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 beShort answer - do not eat raw chicken. With temperatures rising, outdoor grills across the country will begin to ignite in preparation of the summer barbequing season. Alongside classic mainstays ...
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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 humanWhat is 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 ...
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August 11, 2022
5 Quick Tips for Preventing Salmonellosis
In general, safe cooking and preparation of food can kill existing Salmonella bacteria and prevent it from spreading – remember Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Additionally, safe choices at theIn general, safe cooking and preparation of food can kill existing Salmonella bacteria and prevent it from spreading – remember Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Additionally, safe choices at the ...
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August 11, 2022
How to Prevent Infection if You Have Been Exposed to 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 theCommon 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 ...
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August 11, 2022
What Happens if E. coli Goes Untreated
In most infected individuals, symptoms of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection last about a week and resolve without any long-term problems. Antibiotics do not improve the illness, and someIn most infected individuals, symptoms of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection last about a week and resolve without any long-term problems. Antibiotics do not improve the illness, and some ...
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September 24, 2022
Ways Restaurants respond to Food Poisoning Claims
Over the last 30 years I have spoken to dozens of restaurants and restaurant associations about “why it is a bad idea to poison your customers.” Some still do notOver the last 30 years I have spoken to dozens of restaurants and restaurant associations about “why it is a bad idea to poison your customers.” Some still do not ...
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August 31, 2022
What does Salmonella Poisoning feel like?
Salmonella infections can have a broad range of illness, from no symptoms to severe illness. The most common clinical presentation is acute gastroenteritis. Symptoms include diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, oftenSalmonella infections can have a broad range of illness, from no symptoms to severe illness. The most common clinical presentation is acute gastroenteritis. Symptoms include diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, often ...
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September 24, 2022
When to file a claim after contracting Food Poisoning
The short answer is as soon as you know, “more likely than not,” what the cause of the food poisoning illness is. However, that is not necessarily as easy asThe short answer is as soon as you know, “more likely than not,” what the cause of the food poisoning illness is. However, that is not necessarily as easy as ...
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September 24, 2022
What to do if you get infected by E. coli
The colitis caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 is characterized by severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea that typically turns bloody within 24 hours, and sometimes fever. The incubation period—that isThe colitis caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 is characterized by severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea that typically turns bloody within 24 hours, and sometimes fever. The incubation period—that is ...
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