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Outbreaks October 28, 2015

524 sickened by Salmonella outbreak linked with Foster Farms chicken

A total of 524 people in the United States have become ill with Salmonella Heidelberg likely related to Foster Farms raw chicken – in an outbreak that has spanned more than one year.

Foodborne Illness October 28, 2015

Vegetables more likely to make you sick than beef

An apple a day keeps the doctor away—unless, of course, it's carrying a disease.

Foodborne Illness October 28, 2015

Arizona prison sicknesses caused by salmonella

A salmonella-tainted salad served at a northeastern Arizona prison caused 241 inmates and three employees to become ill this month, a spokesman said on Friday.

Children's Health October 28, 2015

Scientists identify specific gene mutations associated with peanut allergies

An estimated 2 to 10 percent of U.S. children affected by peanut allergies will not grow out of the potentially life-threatening allergy, and they have no known treatment at their disposal.   

Foodborne Illness October 28, 2015

Feds, states grapple to contain worst bird flu outbreak on record

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts declared a state of emergency on Thursday, after federal agriculture officials confirmed a second farm site had tested positive for the rapidly spreading avian flu virus.

Foodborne Illness October 28, 2015

U.S. salmonella outbreak widens, 574 now sick from Foster Farms chicken

Another 50 people have suffered salmonella poisoning linked to Foster Farms chicken, bringing the total to 574 cases in the United States since March 2013, health officials said on Tuesday.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome October 28, 2015

EPA suggests triggers for warning of algae in drinking water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the first nationwide guidelines Wednesday for determining when algal toxins have reached dangerous levels in public water systems and do-not-drink warnings might be needed.

Outbreaks October 28, 2015

Canada salmonella outbreak leaves 34 people sick after poultry contact

Canadian health authorities are investigating after 34 people became sick with salmonella infections after contact with live baby poultry, the country's Public Health Agency said on Monday.

Outbreaks October 28, 2015

How does salmonella get into sushi?

Raw tuna is the suspected source of a new outbreak of Salmonella, but how does tuna become contaminated with the bacteria in the first place?

Circulation Issues October 28, 2015

Man’s heart damaged after swallowing razor blade lodged in bread

A Turkish man is in critical condition after biting into a loaf of bread that contained a razor blade, Central European News (CEN) reported.

Foodborne Illness October 28, 2015

CDC to help Washington state find source of E. coli outbreak at milk fest

Public health officials in Washington state said on Friday they had asked for assistance from the federal government in tracking the source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 40 people who attended a milk festival last month.