Granny Smith Apples Recalled After Positive Test

Posted by & filed under E. Coli, Escherichia Coli (E. coli), Listeria, Salmonella.

On November 2, 2015, Northstar Produce Inc. recalled 33 cases of Granny Smith Size 175ct apples. The St. Louis Park, Minnesota company issued the recall after testing showed that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and/or E. coli. These apples were sold in tray packs at a local Minnesota discount food store.  The… Read more »

The Role of Doctors in Food Poisoning

Posted by & filed under .

Healthcare providers can identify and diagnose an infected individual when that individual seeks medical attention.  Physicians order tests and laboratories will use applicable procedures to determine exactly what pathogen has caused the illness. A physician should be consulted when any symptoms linked with food poisoning occur and are severe or lengthy in duration.  The role of doctors… Read more »

History of Food Poisoning in the United States

Posted by & filed under .

The History of Food Poisoning in the United States                 Illness-causing pathogens and microbes have been affecting humans since the beginning of our history. Outbreaks of food poisoning can be traced as far back as the Stone Age. The only difference between now and then is that, now, the causes of illness are identifiable and knowledge of… Read more »

History of Food Poisoning Outbreaks in the United States

Posted by & filed under .

The History of Food Poisoning in the United States Illness-causing pathogens and microbes have been affecting humans since the beginning of our history. Outbreaks of food poisoning can be traced as far back as the Stone Age. The only difference between now and then is that, now, the causes of illness are identifiable and knowledge… Read more »

Common Food Poisoning Illnesses

Posted by & filed under .

“Food Poisoning” is a term used to describe a wide variety of viruses and bacteria typically found in mis-handled food.  The most common types of food poisoning are caused by Salmonella, Norovirus, E. Coli, Listeria, Botulism, Staphylococcus Aureus, Shingella, C. Perfringens, and Campylobacter.  Millions of people in the United States are affected every year by… Read more »