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Prevent FOOD CONTAMINATION and food poisoning with these simple steps

June 16, 2023 -

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), harmful pathogens are responsible for at least 250 food-borne diseases. Based on its estimates, 48 million people get sick from food poisoning. Around 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die due to consuming food contaminated by harmful microorganisms.

However, food poisoning is highly preventable. Here are some simple steps to follow that work equally well in ordinary times and when things go south....

Report: 83 percent of grocery store chicken meat found infected with bacteria

December 07, 2006 - campylobacter infections, up from a 2003 test that found the bacteria in 42 percent of the test sample. Currently, the USDA does not test for campylobacter, but Raymond said the department was researching a testing protocol.Jean Halloran of the Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, said that federal regulation was "beyond overdue.""They may criticize our testing methodology but they're not doing any testing at all," she said.Earlier ...

Report: 83 percent of grocery store chicken meat found infected with bacteria

December 07, 2006 - Report: 83 percent of grocery store chicken meat found infected with bacteria

Thursday, December 07, 2006 by: Ben KageTags: salmonella, campylobacter, food poisoningThe chickens tested by Consumer Reports were purchased from grocery stores, bulk retailers, gourmet shops and natural food stores in 23 U.S. states. Both bacteria are known to cause diarrhea, cramping, fever, nausea and vomiting. They can even cause lethal infections in the elderly, babies and people ...

Report: 83 percent of grocery store chicken meat found infected with bacteria

December 07, 2006 - Report: 83 percent of grocery store chicken meat found infected with bacteria

Thursday, December 07, 2006 by: Ben KageTags: salmonella, campylobacter, food poisoningThe chickens tested by Consumer Reports were purchased from grocery stores, bulk retailers, gourmet shops and natural food stores in 23 U.S. states. Both bacteria are known to cause diarrhea, cramping, fever, nausea and vomiting. They can even cause lethal infections in the elderly, babies and people ...

Kissing your puppy could send you to the hospital; CDC says virus is spreading

October 27, 2017 -

"Outbreaks of Campylobacter have most often been associated with unpasteurized dairy products, contaminated water, poultry, and produce. Most people who become ill with campylobacteriosis get diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, and fever within two to five days after exposure to the organism. The diarrhea may be bloody and can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The illness typically lasts about one week. Some infected persons do not have any symptoms. ...

Contaminated chicken: Government looks at farmers, rather than processing plants, for the blame

October 25, 2017 -

Campylobacter jejuni is one of the key global causes of diarrhoeal illness in humans, particularly gastroenteritis, commonly known as stomach flu. Infection by this bacterium is generally mild, but small children, elderly people and individuals with immunosuppression are highly vulnerable, with infections being potentially fatal. It is found in foods derived from poultry and cattle, when their intestinal tracts had been infected before slaughter. Preventing cross-contamination ...

48 million people in the U.S. get food poisoning each year; new report reveals the most common germs making us sick

April 18, 2018 -

Millions of food poisoning cases are reported in the U.S. yearly and a report has rounded up some of the most common germs that caused food poisoning in 2017. The report, which was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), examined information from a database that traced food poisoning cases at 10 labs all over the U.S.

As per the CDC, at least 48 million people in the country get food poisoning every year. The new report did not take into account ...

America’s poultry giants have sold tens of thousands of meat products contaminated with DEADLY BACTERIA

April 05, 2022 -

This is according to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, which found through records it obtained that the country's largest poultry corporations – including Foster Farms, Perdue Farms, Pilgrim's Pride, Tyson Foods and Koch Foods – have together sold tens of thousands of meat products contaminated with deadly bacteria like campylobacter and salmonella.

Furthermore, more than half of the contaminated meat products contained antibiotic-resistant strains. (Related: ...

Covid “vaccine” from AstraZeneca found to increase risk of Guillain-Barré and other neurological conditions

May 31, 2022 -

Scientists from University College London (London's Global University) says cases of GBS in the first two to four weeks following injection with the AstraZeneca shot are on the rise, a phenomenon that is not necessarily being seen with the jabs from Pfizer and Moderna.

While Pfizer and Moderna's shots are made with messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, the AstraZeneca shot uses a more "traditional" viral vector formula containing a weekend chimpanzee virus, the job of which is ...

Elderly should take probiotic supplements to protect health, say scientists

August 08, 2006 - naturalnews.com printable article

Elderly should take probiotic supplements to protect health, say scientists

The experts recommended probiotic drinks, yogurts or capsules, because they tend to contain "friendly" bacteria such as bifidobacteria or lactobacilli, which aid digestion. Studies have shown that having a balance of friendly bacteria can hamper the ability of "unfriendly" bacteria -- such as E.coli or campylobacter -- to take hold in the body and cause disease....

Elderly should take probiotic supplements to protect health, say scientists

August 08, 2006 - Elderly should take probiotic supplements to protect health, say scientists

Tuesday, August 08, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: probiotics, senior's health, nutritional supplementsThe experts recommended probiotic drinks, yogurts or capsules, because they tend to contain "friendly" bacteria such as bifidobacteria or lactobacilli, which aid digestion. Studies have shown that having a balance of friendly bacteria can hamper the ability of "unfriendly" bacteria -- such as E.coli or ...

Antimicrobial resistance up in animals raised for human consumption, warns study

February 15, 2021 -

In particular, the authors noted that antimicrobial resistance in bacteria found in livestock grown in low to medium-income countries has nearly tripled since 2000. This increase could be linked to the overconsumption of meat and meat products and could have serious consequences for human health.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antimicrobial resistance is a threat to preventing and treating an ever-increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, ...

About 50% of lamb mince sold in Australian supermarkets contains a dangerous parasite that may cause brain damage

April 19, 2021 -

T. gondii is a parasite found in domesticated cats. It is released into the environment through feces. T. gondii, once released into the environment, is resistant to freezing, toxins and even chlorination. Animals become infected by T. gondii by ingesting the parasites in the soil. In turn, humans become infected by consuming raw meat contaminated by the parasite.

Once it enters the human body, T. gondii forms tissue cysts, particularly in the heart, muscles, brain and ...

Food safety review: Experts review the risks of different foods

November 14, 2017 -

Do you need to wash poultry before consuming it?

Two thirds of people still believe that it’s necessary to wash uncooked poultry before consuming it, but experts say that doing so is actually unsafe as it can spread gastric illness-causing campylobacter and other bacteria around your kitchen. In fact, the U.K.’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) ran a campaign a few years ago warning people not to wash their chicken. Cooking it thoroughly is all it takes to get rid ...

Extracts from cinnamon and pomegranates show antimicrobial activities against food-poisoning bacteria

June 08, 2021 -

In 2016, nine foodborne pathogens caused more than 24,000 infections, nearly 6,000 hospitalizations and almost 100 deaths. These pathogens belonged to the genera Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, Cryptosporidium, Yersinia, Vibrio, Listeria and Cyclospora, and included a strain of Escherichia coli that produces the Shiga toxin. Known as one of the most potent biological poisons on the planet, the Shiga toxin causes bloody diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)....

Up to 90% of urinary tract infections caused by E.coli strains that might be coming from chicken meat

March 14, 2017 -

Another, more recent study, published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology showed that more than half of examined chicken products were culture positive for E.coli, while a third were resistant to multiple antibiotics. Research data also showed that 70% to 90% of UTIs are caused by E.coli. The results suggest a strong correlation between meat products and clinically relevant strains of the infection, researchers said.More bacteria present in grocery store-bought ...

More than 1.9 million pounds of ‘under-cooked’ ready-to-eat chicken products recalled

December 08, 2016 -

The chicken products are sold as fully cooked and ready to heat and serve. The possible under-cooking of the concerned chicken products may result in the potential survival of dangerous bacterial pathogens in the products.

The recall includes a variety of ready-to-eat chicken products that were produced from August 20, 2016, through November 30, 2016, with the number “P-6010T” printed in the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled chicken products include boneless chicken ...

Bacteria-eating viruses may be effective at eliminating foodborne pathogens; could be used to prevent food poisoning

March 13, 2018 -

Y. enterocolitica is commonly found in pigs, as well as other animals like rodents, rabbits, sheep, cattle, horses, dogs, and cats. However, a person becomes infected by the bacterium by eating contaminated food – especially raw or undercooked pork – or through contact with someone who has handled contaminated food and did not wash their hands. Infants and babies can become infected with yersiniosis through this method, as they usually put toys, bottles, and pacifiers in their ...

Horrific health hazards lurking in Houston flood waters

August 31, 2017 - campylobacter, which causes diarrhea. Skin infections from staphylococcus, including the antibiotic-resistant variant known as MRSA, were reported after Hurricane Katrina and are also likely here. Salmonella poisoning is another possibility, as is enterovirus, which creates cold-like symptoms. There is also the risk of contracting the waterborne adenovirus, which can cause stomach and lung problems.

The situation is even worse for those who live near petrochemical ...