Foodborne Illnesses

CSPI: FDA should address raw shellfish

9 Feb 2012

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- A non-profit group is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to set a standard for the shellfish industry to reduce illnesses from eating raw shellfish.

Reminding Canadians of the Importance of Food Safety for Older Adults

6 Feb 2012

OTTAWA, ONTARIO-- - Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety for older adults.As we age, it becomes harder for our immune systems to fight off harmful bacteria. This means ...

Study shows electron-beam irradiation reduces virus-related health risk in lettuce, spinach

6 Feb 2012

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of scientists studying the effects of electron-beam irradiation on iceberg lettuce and spinach has had its research published in the February issue of the leading microbiology journal, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, said the study’s lead investigator.