Health Jul 29 Can you eat lettuce safely during the cyclospora outbreak? Advice from an infectious disease expert By Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation
Health Jul 27 Watch 6:24 Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge. William… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas
Health Jul 17 What happened in 5 previous outbreaks of foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains Big U.S. restaurant chains don't get linked to foodborne illness outbreaks often, but the number of meals they serve causes a lot of concern when contamination of some kind sickens customers. By Mae Anderson, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Health Jul 10 What you need to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak A foodborne parasitic infection has health officials urging people and restaurants to take special care with food safety. By Tim McPhillips
Health Apr 03 Can you eat dyed Easter eggs? Follow these 7 tips to make sure it's safe Whether you're dying eggs for your table spread or planning to hide them for an egg hunt, it's important to follow food safety guidelines to minimize germs and maximize your egg quality. By Sarah Raza, Associated Press
Dec 11 Bird flu virus has been found in raw milk. Here's a reminder of how pasteurization improves safety By Kerry E. Kaylegian, The Conversation Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom President-elect Donald Trump has said he will nominate to head the Department of Health and Human Services, has asserted that raw milk “advances human health,” contrary to warnings from FDA officials and food scientists. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch 6:43 McDonald's E. coli outbreak and other incidents raise concerns about U.S. food safety By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item is the latest in a number of cases of dangerous foodborne illnesses within the last three months. It’s prompting questions over the safety of our food supply. Stephanie… Continue watching
Oct 16 12 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled over possible listeria contamination By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The updated recall includes prepared salads, burritos and other foods sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart and Kroger. The meat used in those products was processed at a Durant, Oklahoma, manufacturing plant operated by BrucePac. Continue reading
Aug 29 Records show Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press A Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment, newly released records show. Continue reading
Jul 20 As the CDC investigates a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, here's what to know By Associated Press As U.S. health officials investigate a fatal outbreak of listeria food poisoning, they're advising people who are pregnant, elderly or have compromised immune systems to avoid eating sliced deli meat unless it's recooked at home to be steaming hot. Continue reading