Easter unites families for vibrant celebrations with colorful eggs, savory hams and sweet treats, but food safety is critical to keep the holiday joyful. Improper handling of traditional foods risks Salmonella or Listeria, which sicken more than 1.3 million Americans yearly, according to 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Spring and summer ignite wanderlust, promising long road trips, sun-drenched picnics and exotic escapes. But foodborne illness can turn adventure into misery. Each year, 48 million Americans — about 1 in 6 — suffer food poisoning, with travel heightening exposure to pathogens like Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli.
Whether trying
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As Christmas approaches, families across the country are preparing festive meals with turkey, ham and other holiday favorites. However, food safety experts warn that improper thawing, cooking and food handling practices could make the celebrations a health hazard. By following a few simple guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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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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