Foodborne illness
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Food and Tropical Diseases: The Myth
Everybody loves food and it is an essential part of helping a person become healthy and strong. It is fuel for humans. Many ways have been formulated to make sure that it provides the energy required and for the most part, is lost or utilized. So what happens when this important source becomes the cause…
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Food Poisoning Starts from the Grocery
Every day cases of food poisoning reach medical facilities with incumbent reasons of improper storage of food in the homes. People die everyday. Food poisoning is an issue that starts farther than thought. It does not start from your freezer or in your storage facility. Food poisoning can be as a result of improper storage…
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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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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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USDA Publicizes New Prevention-Based Measures for Poultry Safety
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have announced new food safety measures that are directed at producers of poultry and their products. The companies dealing in poultry and their products will be required to look into their HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) within a period of…
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The Role of Food Safety in Preventing Food Borne Illnesses
Food borne illnesses are those illnesses that occur from the consumption of food that is contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, and natural toxins. Such contaminants present in food have been the cause of worldwide interest in the proper management of food. Food safety involves proper handling, preparation and storage of food. Cleanliness and hygiene are…