Foodborne Illnesses
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Foodborne Illness Kills 3,000 Americans a Year; Who's at Risk?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that one in six Americans suffers from foodborne illness each year.
Food Safety: Preventing Foodborne IllnessFoodborne illness sickens millions of people each year and kills thousands. You can prevent foodborne illness and keep your family safe by following a few rules and procedures in the kitchen.- Safely Handling Meats to Avoid Foodborne IllnessesFoodborne illnesses are more than unpleasant. They can be dangerous and deadly. Follow these guidelines when preparing and handling your meat products for safer results.
Common Causes of Foodborne IllnessesFoodborne illness or disease is very, very common, striking tens of millions of people each year. Most cases are mild; some are decidedly not. Learn why we need to take precautions against certain bacteria and viruses.
Foodborne Illness and Food Supply Safety in the United StatesIn a country as wealthy as the United States, as many as 5000 people die each year from foodborne illnesses caused by lapses in food supply safety practices. Often, the cause is never identified, and no one is held accountable for these deaths.
How to Avoid Foodborne IllnessesThe illusive food poisoning bouts can be hard to trace since all the evidence is sometimes eaten or thrown away. Food processors can go out of business or restaurants close. So what can we do about safeguarding ourselves against illnesses? Plenty.- Seniors and Foodborne IllnessDoes grandma often have the stomach flu? Maybe it's foodborne illness.
- The Chicken You're Eating Could Lead to the Next Foodborne IllnessThis article discusses one of the most common overlooked foodborne illnesses, Campylobacter. This bacteria is typically found in the poultry we eat and is caused by raw chicken juices.
- Avoid Summertime Foodborne IllnessThis article offers practical advice for avoiding food poisoning during the summer months.
- Safe Food Handling TipsSimple tips to keep food safe and prevent foodborne illnesses like salmonella, listeria and staphylococococcus.
- Preventing Foodborne Illnesses by Regulating TemperaturePrevention of foodborne illnesses is a very important part of cooking. Here are some ways that you can prevent illness by regulating the temperature of your food.
- Do You Use a Food Thermometer? Should You Be Using a Food Thermometer?This article is about the need for using a food thermometer when cooking.
- Study Shows Men like Meat, Women Prefer VegetablesA recent scientific study shows that, in general, men prefer meat and poultry while women prefer fruits and vegetables.
