Mycotoxins

Salmonella (Salmonellosis)

Factors that might increase your risk for food poisoning

Maria Portelos-RometoJune 27th, 2024A foodborne illness can affect anyone who eats food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or other substances. The actual number of those who succumb to food sickness is unknown, but a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, estimated that one […]

Why Does There Seem to be More Foodborne Illness Outbreaks?

Maria Portelos-RometoJune 20th, 2024More and more often, we hear news of an outbreak of a foodborne illness or food recall. Has something changed? Well, yes… actually, several things. There are several reasons why we hear of more food recalls. One reason is better surveillance and detection by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act […]

Check your Refrigerator for Recalled Cucumbers

Maria Portelos-RometoJune 17th, 2024Cucumbers believed to be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled in Florida and 13 other states, including Illinois and New York. If you recently purchased cucumbers at your grocery store, it’s important to take the time to contact your grocer to verify if they are part of the recall. The federal Centers for Disease Control […]