The Filthiest & Most Dangerous Food You Can Eat is Probably What You’re Having for Dinner Tonight!

USDA Sued Over Failure to Address High Rates of Fecal Bacteria on Chicken STORY AT-A-GLANCE According to preliminary data from the CDC, there were 25,606 food-borne infections, 5,893 hospitalizations and 120 deaths from food poisoning in 2018. In 2017, there were 24,484 infections, 5,677 hospitalization and 122 deaths Poultry is a major source of Campylobacter, which has been the most commonly identified infection since 2013. … Continue reading The Filthiest & Most Dangerous Food You Can Eat is Probably What You’re Having for Dinner Tonight!

Are Leftover Onions Poisonous? Viral Warning Calls It A Sponge for Bacteria.

Onions are a kitchen staple. To many cooks, they are as essential as salt and pepper. But does this common vegetable have a dark side? Do leftover onions act as a sponge for illness and bacteria? The Internet seems to think so. Email chain messages and social media memes have been warning for years that once you cut open an onion it becomes dangerous virtually … Continue reading Are Leftover Onions Poisonous? Viral Warning Calls It A Sponge for Bacteria.

California Avocados Could Be Contaminated With Listeria. A Warning is out to 6 States. Are You Affected? Especially Dangerous to Those of You With a Compromised Immune System!

Henry Avocado has recalled its California-grown whole avocados because the fruit may be contaminated with listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. The recall includes conventional and organically grown fruit that has been shipped to supermarkets in Arizona, California, Florida, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. All the avocados were packed at Henry’s packing facility in California. Henry’s avocados grown in Mexico were … Continue reading California Avocados Could Be Contaminated With Listeria. A Warning is out to 6 States. Are You Affected? Especially Dangerous to Those of You With a Compromised Immune System!