Some samples of a Jamaican specialty tea sold in Georgia have tested positive for salmonella, a sometimes fatal infection, according to the state’s agriculture commissioner.
Lab technicians at the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed Friday that packages of Caribbean Dreams Cerasee Tea tested positive for salmonella.
The tea was imported from Kingston, Jamaica. It
Buying prewashed lettuce can save you time, but it can also make you sick, as close to two dozen U.S. consumers discovered last year. Now University of Guelph food scientists have found a more effective way of cleaning vegetables that can dramatically reduce the risk of contamination.
When lettuce is harvested for bagged salads it’s
By Lonny Stark
May 17, 2006
E. coli O157:H7 — Although it doesn’t typically cause a fever, this bacteria inflicts more severe abdominal cramps as well as bloody diarrhea. In extreme cases, it may cause anemia, profuse bleeding, and kidney failure. E. coli is present in the feces of cattle, so contaminated beef is the most common cause of infection.
Salmonella — Found in the intestines of birds, reptiles and mammals, this nasty bacteria causes all kinds of gastrointestinal distress in humans, including abdominal cramps and diarrhea. It can also cause a fever, and in those with weakened immune systems, it may invade the bloodstream and bones. Any improperly handled foods may be contaminated by Salmonella, but in recent years eggs have often been the cause of human infection.Continue Reading Wilderness Underfoot: Foodborne illnesses
A national multi-disciplinary meeting reviewed the epidemiology of MDR Salmonella infection and contamination in humans, animals, and retail meat. Key agencies that contribute to a safe ground beef supply were represented at the meeting and contributed to the discussion of possible control strategies from the farm to the table.
Several of the control strategies suggested
Contamination often happens where the fruits and vegetables are grown. Run off water, nearby grazing animals and birds flying above all can contribute to the problem that happens more often than you might think.
A recent study shows that you’re more likely to get sick from produce than poultry, beef and even eggs. So what
Parents and children often find sanitation problems often in play areas in restaurants. Some issues are easy to see – a sniffling child or a dirty diaper. However, the unseen problems may be even more dangerous.
In areas where food is side-by-side with playground equipment the temptation is not to wash. Nelson Laboratories took test
Eighteen children aged 5-6 years who went to kindergarten No 38 in Ussuriisk, the Primorye territory, Russia, were, according to this story, infected with salmonellosis and six workers at the kindergarten also fell ill.
The Itar-Tass News Agency reports that blatant violations in the feeding of children were exposed in the kindergarten, and that the
Scientists have found some good viruses – tiny needle-like structures that can actually make bacteria, such as Salmonella, explode. Finding these good viruses, called bacteriophages, is important for agriculture. There are many, many implications and applications as scientists find new ways to understand and use phages.
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and university scientists have
William Marler, the Seattle attorney who made a name for himself representing Jack in the Box customers exposed to the E. coli bacteria in undercooked hamburger, said he plans to file as many as 148 cases against Sheetz Inc. and now-defunct tomato supplier Coronet Foods Inc. concerning allegedly salmonella-infested tomatoes, reported The West Virginia
The mystery of what caused the salmonella outbreak that temporarily shut down the popular Corky and Lenny’s restaurant ended Sunday.
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health pinpointed the restaurant’s famous No. 6, "The Philadelphia" chopped liver sandwich, salad, vegetables and matzo balls as the culprits.
Also testing positive for salmonella was the oil used by