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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.

October 7, 2020

Meijer recalls cantaloupe over salmonella concerns

No illnesses have been linked to the recall.

October 5, 2020

Woman’s headache caused by tapeworm larvae in brain: case report

Just in time for Halloween, a new case report detailed the harrowing reason for an Australian woman’s persistent headache: tapeworm larvae. 

September 25, 2020

Recalled mushrooms linked to salmonella cases across 10 states

The outbreak was traced to black fungus mushrooms, also called wood ear mushrooms.

August 6, 2020

USDA issues public health alert, warns of products containing recalled onions linked to salmonella outbreak

Products named in the USDA's health alert were sold at such outlets as Walmart and H-E-B, among others

May 30, 2020

Raw cookie dough: Aside from the egg, there's another important reason you should never taste it

Raw cookie dough. It’s as bewitching as it is vexing. But there are actually two great reasons not to taste it before it's baked.