Foodborne Illness

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Vibrio cases refer to infections caused by Gram-negative, salt-loving bacteria of the genus Vibrio, most commonly acquired through raw or undercooked seafood or through open wou...

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A healthy adult is very unlikely to die from a lobster in normal dining or handling circumstances. The real risks come from foodborne illness, unsafe storage, allergic reactions...

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Leftover rice sick is usually caused by bacteria that survive cooking and grow when rice is left at room temperature. Cooked rice can contain spores of Bacillus cereus, which ca...

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Eating raw hot dogs can expose you to harmful bacteria and parasites, so it is safest to heat them thoroughly until steaming hot throughout. While curing and preservatives reduc...

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Avian influenza (bird flu) raises questions about egg safety. This guide explains how the virus might affect poultry flocks, what happens to eggs from infected flocks, and how t...

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Rice poisoning refers to foodborne illness triggered by consuming rice that contains toxins or pathogenic bacteria. It is not a single disease but a practical term for sickness...

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A Listeria outbreak occurs when multiple people contract listeriosis from a common contaminated source. Listeria monocytogenes differs from many germs because it grows at refrig...

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Acidophilus milk is a fermented dairy product cultured with lactic acid bacteria, most commonly Lactobacillus acidophilus, often alongside Streptococcus thermophilus or other pr...

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An E coli outbreak linked to Taco Bell locations prompted widespread concern about food safety and restaurant response. This verified explainer outlines what occurred, how autho...

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Watermelon sickness is not a single medical diagnosis but a practical way people refer to adverse health effects after eating watermelon that is unsafe or handled improperly. Th...

food-safety

In 2017, multiple Salmonella outbreaks linked to diverse foods prompted large recalls and public health investigations across the United States and several other countries. Thes...

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Undercooked bacon has not reached a temperature or visual state that significantly reduces illness-causing bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, and Staphylococcus. It may look...