Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family around the dinner table. No one wants to cause their family or friends to get sick from a foodborne illness on this holiday or any other occasion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 6 Americans, or 48 million people, get […]
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A gastrointestinal salmonella infection, which affects the small intestine, is one of the most common types of food poisoning in the U.S. To learn more about it, we look into the key signs and symptoms, as well as what causes it, and how to treat and prevent it.
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As a type of a food poisoning, its affects are felt most in the digestive system. It’s highly contagious and most often spread through food or contaminated water. Here’s more information on what Shigella is, the symptoms, causes, and treatment options…
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So how do you know if you have food poisoning? Symptoms of food poisoning can begin between a few hours to several days after eating contaminated food. Here are the most common symptoms that could indicate you have food poisoning.
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A new report shows that most Norovirus outbreaks occur in food service settings — meaning restaurant owners and managers need to do more to prevent their customers from getting sick. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can result in stomach pain, nausea, and […]
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Health officials in the United States are scrambling to deal with a multi-state outbreak of E.coli. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the outbreak can be traced to raw clover sprouts, with ten people becoming seriously ill. According to reports, the outbreak is based on the U.S. Northwest, with three cases in Idaho […]
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