Foodborne illnesses are a continuing problem in the U.S., but labs that are supposed to detect the presence of pathogens …
Food Safety
Food Safety: CDC Report Shows Rates of Foodborne Illnesses Remain Largely Unchanged
About 1 in 6 people in the United States gets sick from eating contaminated food, a rate that has not declined in seven years.
Worrisome Levels of Lead Found In Imported Rice
An analysis of imported brands found surprising levels of the metal.
Grocery Chains Won’t Sell Genetically Modified Fish
Call them “frankenfish,” but don’t look for genetically engineered salmon at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.
How BPA May Disrupt Brain Development
The chemical, found in many plastic products, can interfere with normal brain development.
Veggies To Blame For Majority Of Foodborne Illnesses
CDC cites most common sources of foodborne illnesses
Salmonella Outbreak: Sushi Suspected as Source
An outbreak of an unusual strain of salmonella called Salmonella Bareilly has hit 19 states and the District of Columbia, infecting 90 people since late January, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Bad Food: Illnesses from Imported Food Are on the Rise, CDC Says
The biggest sources of illness from imported foods in recent years: fish and spices.
