Different Epidemiology Philosophies on Cyclospora Outbreak
A Cyclospora outbreak that was witnessed in June is still under investigation. The police are still trying to find out the cause of the outbreak that made at least 275 [...]
Vomiting Could Mean Pesticide Poisoning Rather than Food Poisoning
Dubai residents have been warned by the authorities that there is a high likelihood of confusing signs of pesticide poisoning with those of food poisoning. They urged anyone reporting symptoms [...]
Team Tomato Fights Contamination
While a tomato is seen by many as a mere addition to salad or sandwich, ‘Team Tomato’, a group of researchers, views them as the key focus of their research. [...]
Implications of Shuanghui Takeover of Smithfield to Food Safety
In late May, it was announced that Shuanghui International, a Hong Kong-based company was to take over Smithfield Food. The deal was worth 4.7 billion dollars, currently marking it the [...]
EU to Ban Dishes of Olive Oil from Restaurants
A common observation in many restaurants is customers holding small bowls containing olive oil. However, this may not go on for long because the European Union is considering banning such [...]
Chutney Leaves 400 People with Food Poisoning at Street Festival
Raw curry leaves in chutney poisoned 400 people that consumed food at a street festival, and they reported symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Investigations linked the symptoms to salmonella [...]
Caution on GM Crops Called for by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
According to Nick Clegg, Britain’s deputy prime minister, people should be cautious of GM (genetically modified) food. He says that his children do not consume GM food. Deputy Prime Minister [...]
Stress and Fear Caused by Hepatitis-A Contamination
Costco, a warehouse store, recalled their frozen berries on the grounds that they could be the cause of Hepatitis A. The recall came a time when many were stressed and [...]