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Person-to-Person sub-classes emerge in COVID-19 classifications

By Jim Mann on October 3, 2020
Opinion

The CDC states that the death-dealing virus that causes COVID-19 spreads predominantly from person to person (P>P). A deeper dive into assessing this transmission route — and its presence in the food industry —…
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Beach Beat: Even Sweet Caroline and Kate Winslet wash their hands

By Coral Beach on April 8, 2020
Opinion

Even though we are living in uncertain times with uncertain futures, one thing that will hopefully endure the coronavirus pandemic is the new normal for washing hands.

My doctors over the years have said…
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Few things are as sure a bet as handwashing; restaurants should act now

By Jim Mann on February 7, 2020
Opinion

Lost in the clutter of Millennial trend tracking and menu minutia is the reality of restaurant risk related to poor handwashing. This is a no-fault failure as there are no operational standards, no rewards…
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Beach Beat: What to remember from September

By Coral Beach on September 27, 2019
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I know September is almost over because Christmas merchandise is beginning to nudge its way into retail spaces. But just because Food Safety Education Month is nearing its end, it doesn’t mean the educating…
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Beach Beat: Trending to make a difference with #HandwashingHeroes

By Coral Beach on October 16, 2018
Opinion

When I first heard about the whole hashtag thing I thought it was rather amusing. The people who had been online since their pre-school years appeared to have no idea that the # symbol…
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Lack of clarity around extent and cause of foodborne disease at home

By News Desk on September 28, 2018

A systematic review has been unable to establish the proportion of food poisoning cases in the United Kingdom caused by food preparation and handling practices within consumers’ homes.

Such estimations would help focus further research,…
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Turtle trouble: outbreak case count climbs to 76

By Kelsey M. Mackin on March 14, 2018

Salmonella contamination from pet turtles and a lack of handwashing has reached a total of 76 people in 19 states; 32 percent of which are children younger than 5 years old. Reported illnesses range from…
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Briefly: Listeria’s resurrection — Wash ’em — Deadly outbreak

By News Desk on December 6, 2017

Every hour of every day people around the world are living with and working to resolve food safety issues. Here is a sampling of current headlines for your consumption, brought to you today with the…
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Handwashing for Life Olympics: Battle at Waterloo

By Jim Mann on November 20, 2017

Jim Mann, with microphone, explains the rules of the Handwashing for Life Olympics. The screen, right of center at top, shows how effective a contestant is when they’ve finished their turn…
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Outbreak traced to puppies in 13th month; new states involved

By Coral Beach on October 31, 2017

Although officials with Petland Inc. say any dog can be infected with Campylobacter, 93 percent of victims in an ongoing, 15-state outbreak had contact with Petland puppies before becoming ill.

In an outbreak update Monday,…
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Food Safety Month: Memories and myth busting

By Kelsey M. Mackin on September 19, 2017

Growing up, September always meant the beginning the school year. But now, entering my 16th year of schooling, September has taken on a new meaning as a graduate student who is passionate about raising the …
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