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  1. Meat-Borne Infection Risk from Shopping Carts Meat-Borne Infection Risk from Shopping Carts April 17, 2012

    Exposure to meat packaging in the supermarket may lead to food poisoning in children placed in shopping carts.

  2. Food Poisoning Bacteria Cross-Contamination Food Poisoning Bacteria Cross-Contamination April 16, 2012

    The food-poisoning fecal bacteria found in 70% of U.S. retail poultry is destroyed by proper cooking, but contamination of the kitchen environment may place consumers at risk.

  3. U.S. Meat Supply Flying at Half Staph U.S. Meat Supply Flying at Half Staph November 21, 2011

    An investigation finds 47% of U.S. retail meat tested is contaminated with staph (Staphylococcus) bacteria. Turkey appears most likely to harbor contagion.

  4. Total Recall Total Recall November 17, 2011

    Salmonella, the leading cause of food-poisoning related death, can survive most common egg cooking methods including scrambled, over-easy, and sunny-side-up. Cross-contamination onto fingers, utensils, or kitchen surfaces may pose an additional threat.

  5. Fecal Bacteria Survey Fecal Bacteria Survey April 6, 2011

    How contaminated is the American meat supply with fecal matter?

  1. Update on Alfalfa Sprouts Update on Alfalfa Sprouts February 23, 2011

    Raw alfalfa sprouts continue to be associated with outbreaks of foodborne illness.

  2. Broccoli Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts September 22, 2010

    Broccoli sprouts are likely safer and more nutritious than alfalfa sprouts.

  3. Don’t Eat Raw Alfalfa Sprouts Don’t Eat Raw Alfalfa Sprouts August 24, 2010

    Fecal bacteria may contaminate alfalfa seed sprouts and present a food safety risk.