There are millions of different types of bacteria in the world. They range from harmless bacteria found in the soil to possibly lethal bacteria found in your food. While these microscopic creatures are a mystery to the majority of us, one form of bacteria is garnering quite a lot of attention thanks to a recent recall of ground beef by Cargill Meat Solutions. E. coli bacteria are one of many forms... [more]

Here is the continuation of yesterday’s post about the worst foodborne illness complications. Today we cover the top five nastiest complications. 5. Organ Damage Most “simple” food poisonings are anything but simple. While most food pathogens are not considered a serious threat to a normal healthy person, foodborne pathogens can infect and threaten the life of anyone unfortunate enough to... [more]

For most people who get a foodborne illness, it is a 2 or 3 days of sickness followed by a quick recovery with no serious long term effects (except for the memories of how intense a food poisoning illness can be). But for an unfortunate few and their families, a foodborne bacteria, virus or parasite can change everything in an instant. There are quite a few pathogens that use food as a transmission... [more]

In a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), the association determined that while young children are at the greatest risk of contracting a foodborne illness; it is adults who are at the greatest risk of dying from food poisoning. The study also concluded that the prevalence of food poisoning is substantially higher than previous United Nation estimates. The WHO research concluded... [more]