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Ecoli Outbreak Scares Again
E. coli are a common pathogen that is associated with food poisoning. Usually found most often in meat products, the pathogen has found a way to spread and even become deadlier as it can now cause death. Recently there was a recall of beef products in Canada. The Canada Food Inspection Agency recalled these products…
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Food Poisoning at Claremont McKenna College
Food poisoning has become a common thing in the world. Despite being a common occurrence, it seems that people have not yet discovered a way to avoid it or even get rid of it. Recently, there was a report of food poisoning at Claremont McKenna College in California. It was reported that about twenty students…
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Food Testing Training Lab Officially Opens
Finally the food safety training lab has come to full application. It has finally been set up officially after being in operation for one year. The International Food Safety Training Lab (IFSTL) was founded to train scientists in different ways to test food safety. This course is open to almost anyone who would like to…
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Listeria Outbreaks Causes Deaths
Listeria monocytogenes has been trouble since before it was discovered. The food related bacteria have caused a lot of chaos in the food industry. However, with time, it was contained and could be managed with the right medicines and proper food hygiene tactics. However recently, the illness it causes has become a whole lot scarier…
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Peanut Butter Becoming a Hazard
Everyone loves peanut butter. You can eat it as a snack or spread it on bread, peanut butter has become one of the most loved snacks of the 20th and 21st century. However, on September 24,when some peanut butter was recalled, it came as a shock to many people. The recall targeted the Sunland Inc.…
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How Safe Are Frozen Foods
With the technological advances that have come up, it seems people are more intent on having it around. They do not consider all the repercussions that the technology has on them. The refrigerator, for instance, is considered one of the best things ever invented. With it, one can keep food for days. However, this begs…
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Smoked Salmon Salmonella Outbreaks
The salmonella pathogen has been a problem ever since it was discovered. It seems that this bacterium is evolving to deadly strains. It seems that not only does this pathogen cause outbreaks, but the new strains are said to have even worse consequences than the latter. The salmonella pathogen is mostly associated with meat products…
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Cocktails and Liquid Nitrogen
Ever been to a fancy place and decided to have a cocktail? Ever stop to consider the content of what is in your cocktail? Most people believe that a cocktail consists merely of mixed fruits with a little sugar and liquor. However, England recently got a warning that their cocktails may contain some liquid nitrogen.…
