Mass Food Poisoning Incident at Kenyan Church
A church gathering in Kenya turned into a serious health crisis when more than 100 worshippers required hospitalization for food poisoning symptoms following a Sunday feast. The celebration, which included a slaughtered cow served to the congregation, led to widespread illness among attendees who were subsequently transported to various medical facilities, including government and private […]
Study Reveals Key Factors Behind Persistent Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
A new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified patterns in foodborne illness outbreaks that continue to affect thousands of Americans annually. The study examined data from the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) spanning 2014 to 2022, revealing important trends in contamination sources and food handling practices. The United States […]
How Fear of Foodborne Illness Fuels Orthorexia and Food Anxiety
Growing awareness of foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria has heightened public awareness around food safety. However, this increased focus is contributing to unintended psychological consequences, including orthorexia, an obsession with “clean” or “pure” eating, and chronic food anxiety. These conditions, while distinct, often intertwine, driven by fears of contamination and illness. […]
Testing Reveals Mold and Salmonella in Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Products
Recent laboratory testing has identified contamination issues in medical marijuana products available in Oklahoma dispensaries, according to kfor.com. According to reports from Havard Industries laboratory, 70% of pre-rolled joints purchased from four randomly selected dispensaries tested positive for mold and yeast. Additionally, two samples contained salmonella. These findings mirror similar results from tests conducted last […]
Food Poisoning Strikes Dozens of Indonesian Students in Government Meal Program
A mass food poisoning incident affecting 79 students from two schools in Cianjur, West Java, has been linked to suspected negligence during food preparation within Indonesia’s free nutritious meals program, according to an article from the Jakara Globe. Dadan Hindayana, head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), indicated that initial investigations point to improper handling […]
Listeria Contamination Forces Enoki Mushroom Recall
Harvest NYC Inc, based in Brooklyn, New York, has issued a voluntary recall of Enoki Mushroom due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. […]
Sacred but Unsafe? The Microbial Risks of Communal Religious Feasts
Communal meals have long been a cornerstone of religious practice, symbolizing unity, devotion, and shared spirituality. From the Christian Eucharist to the Hindu prasad and the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage, these rituals bind communities through sacred acts of nourishment. Yet beneath their profound symbolism lies a lesser-discussed reality: communal religious feasts can become hotbeds for microbial […]
Investigation Clears Ready-to-Eat Meals in Singapore Gastroenteritis Cases
No definitive evidence links the 187 gastroenteritis cases reported during Singapore’s Total Defence Exercise in February to the ready-to-eat meals distributed as part of the exercise, according to a joint statement released by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Ministry of Health (MoH) on April 15. “Both food safety and clinical findings did not pinpoint […]
Listeria Forces Ham Sandwich Product Recall in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine, based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, have issued a voluntary recall of Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine-brand Black Forest Ham Sandwich due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young […]
Pet Food Recalled Because of Salmonella and Listeria Contamination
Blue Ridge Beef, based in Statesville, North Carolina, has issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of its Kitten Mix and specific lots of its Puppy Mix due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in animals and humans, especially those in vulnerable populations such […]
