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October 20, 2022
Why Is Norovirus More Common During Winter?
Humans are the only host of norovirus, and norovirus has several mechanisms that allow it to spread quickly and easily. Norovirus infects humans in a pathway like the influenza virus’The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that noroviruses cause nearly 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis annually, making noroviruses the leading cause of gastroenteritis in adults in ...
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October 20, 2022
The Link Between Canned Food and Botulism
Most of the botulism events that are reported annually in the United States are associated with home-canned foods that have not been safely processed. Very occasionally, however, commercially- processed foodsBotulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. Classic symptoms of botulism include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, double vision ...
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October 28, 2022
Strict Liability and Negligence and when they apply and chain of distribution liability.
A consumer buys a food item at a store, handles it appropriately, eats it and gets sick from Salmonella or E. coli. Who is legally responsible? The store, the A consumer buys a food item at a store, handles it appropriately, eats it and gets sick from Salmonella or E. coli. Who is legally responsible? The store, the ...
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February 20, 2022
What you need to know about infant formula and Cronobacter sakazakii
Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacterium that causes a rare but often fatal infection of the bloodstream and central nervous system. Infants with weakened immune systems, particularly premature infants, are mostAround 50 percent of infants who have an Cronobacter sakazakii die. Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacterium that causes a rare but often fatal infection of the bloodstream and central nervous ...
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September 03, 2021
Which Foods Does Listeria Affect?
Listeria is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is an environmental pathogen and can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. Of the six species of ListeriaListeria is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is an environmental pathogen and can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. Of the six species of Listeria ...
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November 12, 2022
Tips for Avoiding a Hepatitis A Infection
Hepatitis A is totally and completely preventable. Although outbreaks continue to occur in the United States, no one should ever get infected if preventive measures are taken. For example, foodHepatitis A is totally and completely preventable. Although outbreaks continue to occur in the United States, no one should ever get infected if preventive measures are taken. For example, food ...
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November 12, 2022
E. coli in Lakes: Why It Happens and What You Should Know
The CDC makes a clear warning about E. coli and water – especially, unchlorinated water: “Don’t swallow water when swimming and when playing in lakes, ponds, streams, swimming pools, andThe CDC makes a clear warning about E. coli and water – especially, unchlorinated water: “Don’t swallow water when swimming and when playing in lakes, ponds, streams, swimming pools, and ...
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November 12, 2022
How Do Chickens Become Infected With Salmonella?
Chickens can become infected with Salmonella the same way humans get it – through the oral route. In addition to the oral route, chickens can become infected with Salmonella throughChickens can become infected with Salmonella the same way humans get it – through the oral route. In addition to the oral route, chickens can become infected with Salmonella through ...
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November 17, 2022
Who Is Most at Risk for a Listeria Infection?
Listeria is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. Of the six species of Listeria, only L. monocytogenes causes disease ...
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November 17, 2022
The History and Origins of the Norovirus
Nature has created an ingenious bug in norovirus. The round blue ball structure of norovirus is a protein surrounding the virus’s genetic material. The virus attaches to the outside ofThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that noroviruses cause nearly 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis annually, making noroviruses the leading cause of gastroenteritis in adults in ...
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November 25, 2022
Can You Sue a Grocery Store for Botulism?
Is everyone who handles an injurious food product potentially liable then? No. Most states’ laws will not hold a retail food seller liable if it simply sold a contaminated foodBotulism is a life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium—Clostridium botulinum. Foodborne botulism is the type that is classically associated with clinical botulism. Foodborne ...
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November 25, 2022
What To Do When Your Dog Gets Campylobacter
In dogs, typical symptoms include watery to mucoid diarrhea, straining, abdominal cramping or pain, lethargy, and fever. The diarrhea may last a week or more and often relapses suddenly afterWhat To Do When Your Dog Gets Campylobacter Campylobacter is a genus of bacteria that is among the most common causes of bacterial infections in humans worldwide. The name means ...
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December 11, 2022
Is Food Poisoning Considered an Accidental Injury?
Hopefully that is the case, and in the great majority of cases the answer is that food poisoning an accidental injury. However, there have been times over human history whereHopefully that is the case, and in the great majority of cases the answer is that food poisoning an accidental injury. However, there have been times over human history where ...
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December 11, 2022
How Do You Prove Where You Got Food Poisoning?
How does one evaluate a legitimate foodborne illness claim? I rely on four primary tools. All four are important. Combined, they can establish an airtight case. 1. Health Department InvestigationHow does one evaluate a legitimate foodborne illness claim? I rely on four primary tools. All four are important. Combined, they can establish an airtight case. 1. Health Department Investigation ...
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December 11, 2022
What You Should Know About E. coli in Manure
E. coli O157:H7 bacteria and other pathogenic E. coli mostly live in the intestines of cattle, but E. coli bacteria have also been found in the intestines of chickens, deerE. coli O157:H7 bacteria and other pathogenic E. coli mostly live in the intestines of cattle, but E. coli bacteria have also been found in the intestines of chickens, deer ...
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December 11, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Hepatitis A and Liver Disease
Exposure to the hepatitis A virus can cause an acute infection of the liver that is typically mild and resolves on its own. The symptoms and duration of illness varyExposure to the hepatitis A virus can cause an acute infection of the liver that is typically mild and resolves on its own. The symptoms and duration of illness vary ...
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December 11, 2022
What Are 3 Common Symptoms of Norovirus?
Although symptoms usually only last one to two days in healthy individuals, norovirus infection can become quite serious in children, the elderly, and immune-compromised individuals. In some cases, severe dehydrationThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that noroviruses cause nearly 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis annually, making noroviruses the leading cause of gastroenteritis in adults in ...
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December 11, 2022
What To Know About Campylobacter During Pregnancy
Campylobacter is a genus of bacteria that is among the most common causes of bacterial diarrheal illness in humans worldwide. The name means “curved rod,” derived from the Greek campylos ...
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December 11, 2022
10 Common Questions About Listeria and Their Answers
Listeria (pronounced liss-STEER-ē-uh) is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. Of the six species of Listeria, only L. monocytogenesWhat is Listeria? Listeria (pronounced liss-STEER-ē-uh) is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. Of the six species of Listeria ...
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March 14, 2023
The Importance of Food Safety in Today’s World
An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420,000 die every year, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life years (DALYs).The World Health Organization (WHO) cites this staggering statistic: An estimated 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and ...
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March 14, 2023
Salmonella 101: Understanding the Bacteria and Its Effects
Salmonella is a bacterium that causes one of the most common enteric (intestinal) infections in the United States – salmonellosis. In any case, today the number of known strains ofSalmonella is a bacterium that causes one of the most common enteric (intestinal) infections in the United States – salmonellosis. In any case, today the number of known strains of ...
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March 14, 2023
The Link Between Listeria and Deli Meats and Cheeses
Listeria bacteria are found widely in the environment in soil, including in decaying vegetation and water, and may be part of the fecal flora of many mammals, including healthy humanListeria bacteria are found widely in the environment in soil, including in decaying vegetation and water, and may be part of the fecal flora of many mammals, including healthy human ...
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March 14, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to E. coli Diagnosis and Treatment
The colitis caused by 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, the timeThe colitis caused by 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, the time ...
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September 27, 2022
Chipotle E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits
Marler Clark, the E. coli attorneys, represented several victims in this E. coli outbreak. All claims were settled, including compensation for medical bills, wage loss and any future medical complicationsMarler Clark, the E. coli attorneys, represented several victims in this E. coli outbreak. All claims were settled, including compensation for medical bills, wage loss and any future medical complications ...
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August 17, 2021
Jellystone Water Park E. coli Outbreak Lawsuit
The E. coli attorneys at Marler Clark have filed the first lawsuit, representing six victims in this E. coli outbreak. As of August 9, 2021, the Mississippi State Department ofThe E. coli attorneys at Marler Clark have filed the first lawsuit, representing six victims of this E. coli outbreak. As of August 9, 2021, the Mississippi State Department of ...
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