food poisoning

Investigation underway into teen’s death in Costa Rica from possible foodborne illness

The tragic death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, highlights the critical need for food safety awareness while traveling abroad. Authorities are

By Jonan Pilet

/ 27 Mar 2025

Investigation underway into teen’s death in Costa Rica from possible foodborne illness

Spanish police investigate café poisoning; wine fraud

A woman is under investigation in Spain for poisoning several people during the past five years. Victims attended the same bar in Zaidín, Huesca, and were chosen at random, according

By News Desk

/ 19 Mar 2025

Spanish police investigate café poisoning; wine fraud

RTE meals linked to nearly 200 illnesses in Singapore

The number of people sick as part of an outbreak in Singapore has risen to almost 200. In February, 20 students from the School of the Arts (SOTA) became ill

By News Desk

/ 5 Mar 2025

RTE meals linked to nearly 200 illnesses in Singapore

Three dead and more than 100 sick in Italian outbreak

A suspected outbreak of food poisoning that has sickened more than 100 people and killed three is being investigated in Italy. Four nursing and residential care facilities (RSA) in the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Feb 2025

Three dead and more than 100 sick in Italian outbreak

Hong Kong investigates flight-related food poisoning cases

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) in Hong Kong is investigating reports of food poisoning involving passengers on flights from Nepal. A total of 36 people have fallen ill on

By News Desk

/ 14 Jan 2025

Hong Kong investigates flight-related food poisoning cases

South Africa extends the deadline for shops to register

The government has pushed back the deadline for shops to register in South Africa as part of a drive to improve food safety. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the registration plan

By News Desk

/ 20 Dec 2024

South Africa extends the deadline for shops to register

South Africa investigates local shops as death toll passes 20

More than 20 people are believed to have died in one South African province after consuming food from local shops. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the majority of deaths have

By News Desk

/ 13 Nov 2024

South Africa investigates local shops as death toll passes 20

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

County public health inspectors believe an employee’s meal is responsible for four dozen illnesses at a state complex in Jessup, MD. According to spokeswoman Samantha Stanton, the Howard County

By News Desk

/ 23 Oct 2024

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

Authorities in South Africa believe a chemical agent may be to blame for recent cases of illness in the country. Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi said a search is underway

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Oct 2024

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

Dozens taken to hospitals for apparent food poisoning

Nearly 50 people in Jessup, MD, have been taken to hospitals because they are exhibiting signs of food poisoning. The Howard County Fire & Rescue department is reporting the 46

By News Desk

/ 21 Oct 2024

Dozens taken to hospitals for apparent food poisoning

Singapore fines firm behind 2023 outbreak; investigates new incident

A food business linked to an outbreak that sickened more than 100 people in Singapore in 2023 has been fined. Nosh Cuisine Pte was fined SGD $1,200 (U.S.

By News Desk

/ 18 Oct 2024

Singapore fines firm behind 2023 outbreak; investigates new incident

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

Officials in South Africa have urged action after the deaths of five children linked to eating food from local shops. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety

By News Desk

/ 11 Oct 2024

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

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food poisoning

Investigation underway into teen’s death in Costa Rica from possible foodborne illness

Spanish police investigate café poisoning; wine fraud

RTE meals linked to nearly 200 illnesses in Singapore

Three dead and more than 100 sick in Italian outbreak

Hong Kong investigates flight-related food poisoning cases

South Africa extends the deadline for shops to register

South Africa investigates local shops as death toll passes 20

Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

South African authorities search for source of food poisoning

Dozens taken to hospitals for apparent food poisoning

Singapore fines firm behind 2023 outbreak; investigates new incident

Anger in South Africa after child deaths linked to food

Your Support Protects Public Health