food poisoning

Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

Officials at Georgetown University are continuing to monitor a cluster of illnesses that include symptoms consistent with food poisoning. As of Sept. 24, the university was reporting illnesses of 62

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Sep 2021

Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

Here’s how to report your USA food problem directly to USDA or FDA

food safety education month Anytime you think you are seriously ill, seek medical attention. And if you think food caused your illness, make sure it gets reported. Most foodborne illnesses

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Sep 2021

Here’s how to report your USA food problem directly to USDA or FDA

Children sick in French outbreak

Local public health officials in France are investigating more than 20 cases of food poisoning, mostly affecting children. The Hauts-de-France public health agency (ARS) reported the suspected outbreak in recent

By News Desk

/ 19 Sep 2021

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Listeria can cause SAHCODHA ( Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death to Humans or Animals)

Opinion So, why not use the authority granted under the FSMA and use the FDA’s mandatory recall authority? According to the FDA, before the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)

By Bill Marler

/ 29 Aug 2021

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Listeria can cause SAHCODHA ( Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death to Humans or Animals)

Police investigating food poisoning incident at German university

Police in a German state are investigating a suspected food poisoning incident after several people fell ill at a university. Seven people reported health problems after consuming various foods or

By News Desk

/ 26 Aug 2021

Police investigating food poisoning incident at German university

Portuguese officials probe cause of children’s food poisoning

Authorities in Portugal are investigating after up to 70 children needed hospital treatment earlier this month in the country. The Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) through its Southern Regional

By News Desk

/ 1 Jun 2021

Portuguese officials probe cause of children’s food poisoning

Firms linked to outbreak in Singapore allowed to restart

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has lifted the suspension of two food businesses linked to an outbreak that affected 55 people. The investigation is ongoing. Certain operations at Meetup @ 352

By News Desk

/ 30 May 2021

Firms linked to outbreak in Singapore allowed to restart

Man paralyzed after suspected complications from food poisoning

A man affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome potentially after suffering food poisoning is raising awareness of the impact brain injuries can have. William Marsh, from Glamorgan in Wales, had symptoms including

By News Desk

/ 18 May 2021

Man paralyzed after suspected complications from food poisoning

New Jersey school district closes doors after foodborne outbreak

A current foodborne outbreak has caused the closure of school buildings for at least two weeks in Camden County, NJ. On May 6, the district’s employees experienced symptoms of

By News Desk

/ 12 May 2021

New Jersey school district closes doors after foodborne outbreak

Singaporean agencies probe illnesses; help form food safety hub

Authorities in Singapore have launched an investigation after 15 people fell sick beginning in late March. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said one person was

By News Desk

/ 2 May 2021

Singaporean agencies probe illnesses; help form food safety hub

FSA survey shows date label confusion

A poll of adults in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland has revealed that half of them do not always check the use-by date on food before eating it. Findings show

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Apr 2021

FSA survey finds high confidence in food safety

More than nine in 10 people surveyed in three UK countries have confidence that the food they buy is safe to eat. Food and You 2 is a biannual survey

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Apr 2021

FSA survey finds high confidence in food safety

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food poisoning

Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause

Here’s how to report your USA food problem directly to USDA or FDA

Children sick in French outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: Hey FDA, Listeria can cause SAHCODHA ( Serious Adverse Health Consequences or Death to Humans or Animals)

Police investigating food poisoning incident at German university

Portuguese officials probe cause of children’s food poisoning

Firms linked to outbreak in Singapore allowed to restart

Man paralyzed after suspected complications from food poisoning

New Jersey school district closes doors after foodborne outbreak

Singaporean agencies probe illnesses; help form food safety hub

FSA survey shows date label confusion

FSA survey finds high confidence in food safety

Your Support Protects Public Health