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Fracking impact on food supply not a federal priority but raising concern locally
Farmers in the Mid Atlantic are concerned the recent boom in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for natural gas will negatively impact the food supply. According to a report from Salon.com however, there is little concern among federal officials about fracking’s impact …
13 confirmed cases in Illinois Salmonella outbreak linked to Portillo’s restaurant
Health officials in Kane County, Illinois, have confirmed 13 people have gotten sick with Salmonella poisoning in an outbreak linked to a Portillo’s restaurant in St. Charles, Ill. We first reported on a possible link between reported cases of Salmonella …
CDC warns: Heat deli meats to avoid Listeria risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reiterated a standard it issued years ago: deli meats should be “steam-heated” to 165 degrees to avoid contamination from Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. This includes deli meats (especially those sliced at a grocery …
Del Monte issues recall on Grape Tomatoes it sold to Roche Bros. groceries in Massachusetts
Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. has issued a recall on a “limited number” of Grape Tomatoes contained in a specific Lot because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. According to Del Monte, the tomatoes were grown by Six Ls …
Testing labs linked to Salmonella outbreak in 35 states
A deadly Salmonella outbreak has been linked to microbiological labs which test for the bacteria. According to an MSNBC.com report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 73 people in 35 states have contracted Salmonella poisoning connected to …
New study measures financial impact of food poisoning
A new study from Univ. of Florida researchers have determined which food poisoning diseases have the biggest financial impact. The “winner” is Campylobacter found in contaminated poultry products. By using federal data collected on recent food poisoning outbreaks, researchers determined …
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