Foodborne Illness - Page 7

August 18, 2022

Oyster food safety tips you should know following 2 reported deaths linked to the shellfish

Two men have reportedly died in the state of Florida after eating raw oysters that were sourced from Louisiana. Here's what you need to know about the bacteria that can lurk in the shellfish.

June 30, 2022

Listeria outbreak may be linked to Florida, CDC says

About 96% of people sickened by listeria during a recent outbreak lived in Florida or had traveled to the state a month before falling ill, the CDC says.

June 24, 2022

As Grand Canyon reports 118 cases of GI illness, woman reveals dramatic rescue of sick hikers

As the National Park Service reports 118 confirmed cases of gastrointestinal illness among park visitors, one hiker relates a dramatic rescue recently of hikers.

February 27, 2022

Leftover food safety: What to know

Are your leftovers safe to consume? 

August 1, 2021

CDC investigating E. coli outbreak possibly tied to raw cake batter

The Centers for Disease Control has launched an investigation after several people have fallen ill across multiple states with a strain of E. coli.

July 4, 2021

July 4 BBQs: How to avoid food-related illnesses

With many Americans readying to fire up barbeques and host cookouts in celebration of Fourth of July, a federal agency overseeing food safety has released key tips to prevent food-related illness this holiday.

May 14, 2021

E.coli outbreak in Washington state may be linked to fresh produce, officials say

An outbreak of E.coli that has affected residents across multiple counties in Washington state is possibly linked to fresh produce, said state health officials.

March 12, 2021

Illinois Arby's restaurant linked to nearly 100 norovirus cases

Local health officials said 92 cases of norovirus had been linked to the Arby's restaurant on Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, Illinois.

November 11, 2020

CDC investigates E. coli outbreak potentially linked to romaine lettuce

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched an investigation into a multi-state outbreak of E. coli potentially linked to contaminated lettuce after 12 people fell ill, with five requiring hospitalization.

October 30, 2020

Multistate E. coli outbreak sends at least 10 to hospital

Health officials are investing a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections that’s sickened at least 23 people.