There is growing interest in collecting wild fungi in Ireland but this is not supported by an appreciation of the associated dangers, according to researchers.
The issue constitutes a growing national health threat, wrote Dr.
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How to avoid gift wrapping foodborne pathogens during the festive season
Many foodborne illnesses can be prevented by changing behaviors in the kitchen, especially during holidays when gatherings involve multiple cooks and a more vulnerable population that includes children and the elderly.
The USDA’s Food Safety
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Publisher’s Platform: Some holiday food safety advice from Down Under
I got this tweet and link from my friend, and Santa doppelganger, Julian Cox (despite that he also eats oysters):
Bill, I thought I’d take the opportunity of this tweet, and your fame and network,
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Australian agencies’ post advice to help prevent food poisoning
Public health agencies in Australia have issued advice to help people avoid food poisoning this holiday season.
The country is in it’s summer months now and has also been affected by bushfires and record high
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FSS reminds people not to overfill the fridge
To help reduce food poisonings, Food Standards Scotland is reminding people not to overfill their refrigerators this festive season.
Officials from Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said an overstuffed fridge could lead to food poisoning as
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Canadians renew warning about Salmonella outbreak and raw poultry
Officials continue to warn people to properly handle and cook poultry amidst an ongoing three-year Salmonella Reading outbreak that has sickened more than 120 people in Canada with the same strain of the bacterium that
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Thousands poisoned by mushrooms in France in recent years
More than 10,600 people were poisoned by mushrooms and 22 deaths were reported from 2010 to 2017 in France.
A total of 10,625 cases of unintentional poisoning because of ingestion of mushrooms were recorded by
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Food safety complaints expected to rise this month; anti-waste efforts continue
Complaints of food poisoning, allergic reactions and foreign bodies in food could increase by more than half during the holidays this December, according to Food Alert.
The company, which provides food safety and health and
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Petland puppies again tied to outbreak of bacterial illnesses
Marking the fourth year in a row for such illnesses, federal officials are investigating an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter infections traced to contact with pet store puppies.
At least 30 people across 13 states are
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Safely sending and receiving food gifts this holiday season
Subscription meal kits, mail order food, and home-delivered groceries offer convenience and can make for great holiday gifts. But, it’s important to make sure food safety is part of the gift.
Whether food is shipped
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Letter to the Editor: Please start helping Stop Foodborne Illness
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