FDA issues highest-level recall for Costco eggs over salmonella risk
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Eating ultraprocessed foods can lead to 32 dangerous health conditions, study finds
What is ultraprocessed food? Examples are soda, chips, and prepared and ready to eat foods. A new study shows how bad eating ultraprocessed foods is for health.
What to Know About H. Pylori, the Pathogen That Causes the Most Cancer Cases Worldwide
Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer A report from the American Association for Cancer Research said a bacteria called H. pylori is the pathogen responsible for the highest number of global cancer cases.H. pylori accounted for over 800,000 cancer cases in 2018, and about 30% to 40% of Americans get an H. pylori infection at so...
Reuters: US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.
NBC News: After eating at McDonald’s, teen with E. coli battles kidney failure
Kamberlyn Bowler, a high school freshman from Colorado, has been diagnosed with a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of the foodborne pathogen.
E. coli symptoms to know after McDonald's linked to outbreak
McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers have been linked to an outbreak of E. coli, a bacteria that can make people sick. Here's what to know.
KFSN-TV: Dead cows on the side of the road shows aftermath of Bird Flu outbreak
As of Friday afternoon, there are 13 confirmed human cases of the Bird flu in the state and hundreds of infected cows.
Fox Business: Consumers asked to throw away millions of eggs as FDA upgrades recall status to most serious category
The FDA announced that the recall of "Milo’s Poultry Farms" and "Tony’s Fresh Market" has been upgraded to Class I, meaning the eggs may cause serious health issues or death.
Boar's Head closes plant, permanently stops production of liverwurst
Boar’s Head is closing its Jarratt, VA, production plant indefinitely and permanently discontinuing production of liverwurst amidst an outbreak of
Eggs sold in Michigan, other states linked to salmonella outbreak
The eggs have been recalled after they sickened 65 people in nine states.
PopCrush: Popular Macaroni and Cheese Brand Recalled: 'May Cause Medically Reversible Adverse Health Consequences'
A massive recall is underway for a popular brand of macaroni and cheese.
National Geographic: UTIs are rising fast—and the cause could be in your refrigerator
As cases of urinary tract infections grow, infections are also getting harder to treat with commonly used antibiotics.
Fox Business: Chicken nuggets recalled due to risk of foreign object contamination
Perdue Foods LLC issued a recall for three different frozen chicken products due to fears that there is a "foreign object," specifically metal, in the items.
Are Doctors Missing Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in People Who Drink Raw Milk?
What would the infection look like, and would doctors recognize it and test for it?
FDA recalls frozen dessert and warns of life-threatening ingredient in eight states
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a frozen dessert that could pose a danger to certain consumers. Here are the details.
Most Salmonella illnesses from chicken caused by a few products with high levels of virulent strains: Study
Raw poultry is one of the main causes of Salmonella poisoning, which affects thousands of people in the U.S. every year. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that a few products with high levels of very virulent Salmonella strains are responsible for most of the illnesses from raw chicken parts. The researchers suggest regulation efforts should focus on detecting and preventing those types of high-risk contamination.