What Is Norovirus?
When someone talks about having “the stomach flu,” they are probably describing acute-onset gastroenteritis caused by one of the noroviruses, which are members of the “calcivirus” family (Caliciviridae).[1] Noroviruses are entirely unrelated to influenza viruses.[2]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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As the new school year approaches, parents are not only busy purchasing school supplies but also focusing on packing safe and nutritious lunches for their children. Ensuring that homemade lunches are kept at safe temperatures is crucial to preventing foodborne illnesses. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides
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Farmers Market season is in full swing, and shoppers are out in full force. Smiles are abundant, and for good reason. From watermelons in Texas to fresh greens in the northern climes, this is the season that puts local agriculture in the spotlight.
Food safety is also in the spotlight. At
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Consumer Reports publishes “On Health,” a very fine newsletter with tips on staying healthy. One of the articles this month is “9 Surprising Ways to Prevent Food Poisoning.”
One of the nine caught my eye: “Wash your grocery bags.”
Wow! I thought. It has come down to
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to explain the difference between free-from and vegan labeling.
Vegan labels are used to support a dietary choice and do not intentionally contain products of animal origin. However, vegan food could still be prepared alongside eggs, milk, fish, crustaceans, or mollusks.
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Contaminated lamb meat caused a Salmonella outbreak in a minority ethnic community in Wales, according to researchers.
In July 2021, Public Health Wales received two notifications of Salmonella. Both patients had attended a barbecue in a park in Cardiff to celebrate Eid al–Adha, two days earlier. Other cases related to the
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The holiday season often brings with it freshly baked cookies and cakes. However, amid the festive fun, it’s crucial to prioritize food safety in the kitchen to avoid potential hazards associated with raw dough.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer essential
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The importance of hygienically designed equipment and food factories was emphasized during the recent EHEDG Online Congress 2023.
The first day of the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) conference this past week focused on hygienic design and its contribution to food safety and quality. The second day linked
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has put forward five actions to mitigate the risks to public health in traditional food markets.
The steps are to keep clean; avoid contamination; keep food products safe; reduce contact with animals; and stay safe and protect yourself. They are based on the five keys
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One person has died as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to snakes and rodents, according to a notice issued by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
The agency is advising individuals to take precautions to prevent further infections. The outbreak has affected 45 people across
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