Foodborne Illness - Page 22

November 1, 2017

Trendy liquid nitrogen 'Dragon Breath' dessert hospitalizes 14-year-old girl

State fairs are known for their crazy dessert offerings, but the most recent trendy fair dessert is proving to be quite dangerous.

September 27, 2017

Parasitic worm in walrus meat infects 10 people in Alaska

Ten people in Alaska were recently infected with what is now a relatively rare parasitic worm that they got from eating walrus meat, according to a new report.

September 27, 2017

4 weird things that may trigger food allergies and sensitivities in adults

Think making it to adulthood means you're in the clear? Think again.

September 27, 2017

Chemical in macaroni and cheese tied to birth defects, says study

Your boxed macaroni and cheese might come with a surprise – in the form of harmful chemicals.

September 27, 2017

Minnesota boy battles same E. coli strain that killed sister

A Minnesota boy is fighting for his life after he contracted a strain of E. coli — the same one that killed his younger sister earlier this week.

September 26, 2017

Costco sued by woman who contracted E. coli from tainted chicken

A Utah woman filed a lawsuit against Costco after she contracted E. coli from eating tainted chicken bought at the retail chain, claiming it left her with permanent brain damage and ruined her life forever.

September 21, 2017

'Death Wish' cold brew coffee recalled over botulism concerns

Death Wish Coffee Company's cold brew might lead to death, health officials warned.

September 18, 2017

Man stops breathing, 3 others sickened after eating coworker's food

A group of coworkers suffered a variety of health issues after consuming food brought to the office by another employee.

August 17, 2017

Maine toddler dies of E. coli after visiting county fair

A Maine family is grieving the loss of their toddler after they say he was exposed to a deadly strain of E. coli at a county fair.

July 6, 2017

Country Fresh recalls precut packaged veggies due to listeria risk

Country Fresh is recalling 30,000 cases of various packaged veggies because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can lead to serious and fatal infection for young, elderly or immunosuppressed people.