contamination
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The Dangers of Contamination
Contamination, a topic that has been discussed exhaustively, has led the government to try its best to curb the addition of substances to drugs, fuel, and food. However, there are still cases of outbreaks due to the addition of illegal substances to food and moreover, manufacturers looking to make a profit are continually cheating the…
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Bacteria Love Parties Too!
Planning parties for friends and with friends is always fun, especially when it comes to choosing the food, the venue and even the type of music to be played. It could be agreed upon that food is the main part of the event, yet little thought is cast to how it is handled. Safe handling…
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Keeping the Cut Leafy Greens Healthy
Although leafy green vegetables get a number of stars in nutritional ratings, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention regards them as one of the riskiest foods on the market. They are often contaminated by pathogens such as Salmonella and Noroviruses and have been the source of about 20% of the food-borne infections in the last 11…
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Noroviruses
Noroviruses are a strain of highly contagious pathogens that are believed to be the main cause of gastroenteritis in America. Affecting nearly 21 million people annually, the virus has numerous strains that easily mutate, making production of a lasting vaccine almost impossible. The major symptoms of norovirus infections include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pains.…
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Why Manufacturers Should Buy Product Recall Coverage
The rate of food recalls has been high partly because of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011. Following the implementation of the act, FDA has increased food facility inspection frequency. The FDA has also been given the power to access the food companies’ food safety plans and records. The aim of doing inspections…