Tag: food poisoning
Cooking Rice This Way Could Kill You
Scientists are warning that a common method of cooking rice can expose you to a range of serious health problems including heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Salmon Prices Soar Amid Sea Lice Outbreak
More bad news for sushi lovers: the price of salmon has surged globally following reports of widespread contamination by a parasitic sea lice that eats the fish’s blood and skin.
Alaskan Salmon may be Infected with Large Tapeworms, CDC Warns
Sushi lovers, beware: scientists have found that a Japanese tapeworm which can grow up to 30 feet long has been found in salmon caught in Alaskan waters, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
New Warning About Salmonella in Your Bag Salad Mix
Just a small amount of juice from damaged leaves in a bag of salad can massively stimulate the growth of Salmonella, a common food poisoning bacteria, according to a new study.
Frozen Strawberries Recalled Due to Hepatitis A
After frozen strawberries from Egypt were linked to a massive outbreak of hepatitis A in Virginia, a recall was issued for some products that tested positive.
Wonderful Pistachios Not So Wonderful With Salmonella
Wonderful Pistachios were linked to an outbreak of Salmonella in March. Now the FDA wants proof the company made changes to fix the problem and prevent another outbreak.
Costco Chicken Salad Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Four Salmonella illnesses are being blamed on rotisserie chicken salad sold at a Costco store in Lynwood, Washington, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).