Outbreak: Tainted food sickens millions each year
Every year, foodborne illnesses sicken 50 million Americans and claim an estimated 3,000 lives. The food safety system is governed by 15 different federal agencies responsible for the enforcement of ...
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Check These Spots in Your Kitchen for Hidden Microplastics. Here's How to Minimize Exposure
Microplastics are everywhere, including your home. Thankfully, there are things you can do to minimize your microplastic ...
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Life-threatening allergen found in nation’s favorite snack
Milk contamination is particularly dangerous as it ranks among the most common food allergens in the United States, with reactions ranging from mild discomfort to severe anaphylactic shock.
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3-Furoic Acid from Sea-Derived Aspergillus luchuensis Hy-6 as a Valuable Lead Compound against Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Cucumber
CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Center for Ocean Mega-Science, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China Laboratory for ...
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Salmonella outbreak hits Canada: 61 sick, 17 hospitalised, cases linked to contaminated mini pastries
Salmonella is a bacteria that can contaminate food and water, leading to illness when consumed. Contaminated food often does not show visible signs of spoilage. According to PHAC, infected individuals ...
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10 Common Culprits of Foodborne Illnesses
An estimated 600 million people – almost 1 in 10 worldwide – get sick and 420,000 die from consuming contaminated food or water each year. In the U.S. alone, 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are ...
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More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
More than a dozen cats have been killed or sickened by bird flu that is spreading in raw food products, the Food and Drug Administration says, prompting a federal probe into how the virus got into ...
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A wave of cat deaths from bird flu prompts new rules on pet food production
Los Angeles — As experts continue monitoring and surveying the environment and the nation's food supply for H5N1 bird flu, a rash of dead cats has many officials on edge. From pet cats in Los ...
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China’s latest food safety report reveals pesticide contamination, food additives as major concerns
China’s most recent government-led food safety report has revealed pesticide contamination, microbial contamination and excessive food additive content as the major concerns. China compiles local food ...
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See inside filthy Newcastle Chinese takeaway as owners fined for food safety breaches
The food was stored so dangerously that it presented a risk of cross contamination, and ingredients which contained allergens were openly stored next to other ingredients. Pipework and floors were ...
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Major recall for six brands of eggs due to possible salmonella contamination
A variety of egg brands in Canada are being recalled over the possible contamination with salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a warning on Saturday, January 18 that six ...
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Here's the food you can and can't take on planes - from easyJet to Ryanair and TUI
Airlines all have different rules regarding the types of food and drinks passengers are allowed to bring on board. Buying meals on flights can be costly, particularly for families, leading many ...