After repeated food poisoning outbreaks tied to romaine lettuce, a U.S. food safety official shared his concerns in an internal email, saying the produce industry’s water testing “failed in an epic and tragic way.” How the industry tests water to grow leafy greens is “unacceptable” and needs to change, James Gorny, a senior adviser for […]
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They are poisonous or can make you ill: Seven foods, the raw food you should never
Green Beans Vegetables is healthy, and most of the species are also perfect for raw eating. An exception to green beans, such as Bush or runner beans. They contain a toxic Protein called Phasin. The substance causes the red blood cells in the body stick together. The consequences: Nausea, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea. Larger quantities […]
The Chipotle Outbreak That Sickened Nearly 650 People Was Caused by This Bacteria
The source of the outbreak that sickened nearly 650 people at a Chipotle in Ohio last month has been identified. Stool samples taken from sick customers tested positive for Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning when food is stored at unsafe temperatures, according to the Delaware General Health District, the public health […]
Salads and Wraps Sold at Trader Joe's, Kroger, Walgreens May Be Contaminated with Cyclospora Parasite
Just when you thought it was safe to eat salad again, there's news that more salad products may be contaminated — this time, with a parasite called Cyclospora. This week, federal officials warned consumers not to eat certain salad and wrap products sold at certain stores, including Kroger, Trader Joe's and Walgreens, according to CNN, because […]