Foodborne Illness - Page 8

July 23, 2023

Listeria outbreak kills three adults in Washington state, health department confirms

Three people have died from a listeria outbreak in Washington, the state’s Department of Health reported on July 21. Here's what to know about the food-borne infection.

June 23, 2023

Iowa wedding caterer under fire after improperly-chilled meat sickens 51

51 attendees of an Iowa wedding reportedly fell ill, with sanitation concerns landing the event's Altoona-based caterer five health violations.

June 3, 2023

Food poisoning recently? Sick restaurant workers might be to blame, says CDC

Some 40% of foodborne outbreaks with an identifiable cause were associated with sick workers, according to a CDC report — most often due to norovirus. Here's what to know.

March 24, 2023

Meat contaminated with E. coli could cause half a million urinary tract infections each year, study finds

Raw meat contaminated with E. coli could be the culprit behind nearly half a million bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the U.S. each year, a new study found.

November 25, 2022

How long can you keep Thanksgiving leftovers?

From turkey to stuffing, cranberry sauce and pie, here's how long Thanksgiving leftovers last in the refrigerator and whether you can store them in the freezer.

November 20, 2022

Enoki mushrooms linked to Listeria outbreak in two states: public health officials

Enoki mushrooms contaminated with Listeria have made people sick, according to public health officials. Two people — one in Nevada, one in Michigan — were hospitalized. Here's what to know.

November 17, 2022

As contaminated beef is recalled, a reminder to clean out refrigerators to keep the family safe

A Nov. 16 recall of nearly 94,000 lbs. of Tyson Fresh Meat is a reminder to check for recalled food items and clean out the refrigerator — to keep family and friends safe.

November 5, 2022

Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says

A new study from researchers in Australia found that just a single small crack on the surface of a Teflon-coated pan could release about 9,100 plastic particles.

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.