Latest Foodborne illness Stories

CARLSBAD, Calif., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) has developed a complete rapid molecular testing workflow for multiple strains of pathogenic Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC), a bacteria found in undercooked beef. Meat producers require a faster and simpler method to accurately detect multiple STEC strains, which can include the well-known O157:H7 serotype as well as more than 100 non-O157 strains. The U.S. Department of...

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that foodborne bacteria multiply faster in warm weather - and what's more, safe handling of produce and fresh-squeezed juice is especially important because these foods are often consumed raw. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...

CHICAGO, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Backyard barbecues, coolers packed for picnics, al fresco dining and hot summer days are all the ingredients for a bad case of food poisoning if you're not careful. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/50835-be-smart-be-well-avoid-illness-food-poisoning-this-summer (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120711/MM36797) Cases of foodborne illness peak during the summer...

OTTAWA, July 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of the importance of handling fresh produce safely to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Fresh fruits and vegetables do not naturally contain microorganisms (bacteria, parasites or viruses) that can make you sick. However, produce can become contaminated while in the field or through improper handling, storage, or transportation during or after harvest. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommends...

Maps reveal animal-borne disease as heavy burden for 1 billion of world's poor; new evidence on zoonotic emerging disease hotspots in US and Western Europe A new global study mapping human-animal diseases like tuberculosis (TB) and Rift Valley fever finds that an "unlucky" 13 zoonoses are responsible for 2.4 billion cases of human illness and 2.2 million deaths per year. The vast majority occur in low- and middle-income countries. The report, which was conducted by the International...

USDA USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service offers food safety tips and resources for Independence Day celebrations Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 When celebrating our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds Americans that proper food handling practices can prevent their “Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness” from being threatened by foodborne illness. The warm temperatures that...

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparation for July 4th and the summer months when instances of food poisoning increase, the Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, in partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are continuing their national Food Safe Families public service campaign, the first multimedia effort designed to raise awareness of the...

OTTAWA, June 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Now that summer is here, Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to protect themselves from foodborne illnesses: clean, separate, cook and chill. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of foodborne illness. Hot, humid weather creates the perfect conditions for the rapid growth of bacteria. Summer also means more people are cooking outside without easy access to refrigeration and washing facilities. It is estimated...

Global hygiene study finds lack of awareness about food hygiene TORONTO, June 20, 2012 /CNW/ - The preparation of one simple meal can contaminate up to 90 per cent of kitchen surfaces touched, which may create foodborne illness, according to a new study. In an effort to raise awareness about the level of cross-contamination that occurs from raw food, and how to prevent it, the Global Hygiene Council today announced findings from the 2012 Lysol Cross-Contamination Study. In the...

BALTIMORE, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- InstantLabs Medical Diagnostics Corporation (InstantLabs®), developer of the portable Hunter Accelerated Real-Time PCR® system, today announced that its Salmonella Species Food Safety Kit has been certified as AOAC Performance-Tested(SM) (AOAC PTM Cert. No. 031202) by the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI) across four key food matrices. The kit has been certified for the identification of Salmonella in foods that are among the most...