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health9 days ago•24 min saved

Oregon Tops U.S. States for Food Poisoning Risk, New Outbreak Data Show

Oregon is identified as America’s food poisoning capital, reporting about 67,000 foodborne incidents over the last 50 years—roughly one illness per 63 residents. Delaware and Pennsylvania follow, then Colorado and Nevada, while Alaska ranks as the safest with about one illness per 3,234 people. The rankings come from casino.ca using CDC’s National Outbreak Reporting System data and traveler surveys. With peak summer travel and about 61.4 million Americans expected to travel by car, the overall risk of getting sick from spoiled food is about 1 in 319. CDC tips include washing hands, avoiding lukewarm foods, keeping perishables cold, and cooking meat to safe temperatures.

via New York Post|

#food-poisoning #health #note-five-tags-requested

entertainment26 days ago•16 min saved

Corey Feldman: Health scare labeled a misdiagnosis, he’s fine and back to music

Corey Feldman told fans on Instagram that his mid-flight health scare was misreported and that he’s actually fine; he says the issue was food poisoning, the misdiagnosis was shared with the media, and he’s back in the studio preparing a new song, 'What Am I Here 4,' slated for release on June 22.

via Page Six|

#corey-feldman #entertainment #food-poisoning

entertainment28 days ago•14 min saved

Corey Feldman Recovers After In-Flight Food Poisoning Emergency

Corey Feldman was rushed to the hospital after a medical emergency on a Chicago-to-Los Angeles flight, with doctors later saying it was food poisoning rather than pancreatitis or gallstones; he’s since been released and thanked fans for well wishes, while continuing his music career with a new single and birthday performances and attending a Stand By Me anniversary event in Chicago.

via Page Six|

#celebrity-news #corey-feldman #entertainment

health1 month ago•42 min saved

Summer Heat Sparks a Hidden Food Poisoning Surge, Experts Say

Heat speeds bacterial growth and outdoor eating can raise the risk of foodborne illness. Doctors say common culprits like E. coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter thrive in warm weather and in foods such as leafy greens, unpasteurized dairy, undercooked meats, and deli products. The rise in outdoor activities and lapses in food safety contribute to more cases, with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea appearing roughly 2–96 hours after exposure (parasitic infections can take longer). Most people recover on their own, but call a doctor for severe dehydration, high fever, bloody stools, or if you can’t keep fluids down. Prevention centers on thorough handwashing, proper food handling and storage, cooking foods to safe temperatures, keeping perishables chilled, and reporting suspected outbreaks to local health authorities.

via BuzzFeed|

#food-poisoning #food-safety #health

entertainment3 months ago•1 min saved

Rosalía Cancels Milan Show After Severe Food Poisoning

Rosalía halted and ultimately canceled her Milan Lux Tour show at Unipol Forum after suffering severe food poisoning; she told fans she was extremely unwell and had to stop the performance despite trying to push through.

via Just Jared|

#concert-cancellation #entertainment #food-poisoning

entertainment4 months ago•30 min saved

Brooks Nader Suffered Food Poisoning Mid-Flight, Ambulance Met Her On Landing

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader suffered a severe case of food poisoning during a recent flight. Photos shared by her sister showed her on the cabin floor wrapped in a blanket, and an ambulance awaited her on arrival. She later posted that she “made it out alive” and recovered enough to continue celebrating with family on a yacht, while her sister Sarah Jane called the scare “Very touch and go.”

via Yahoo News Malaysia|

#ambulance #brooks-nader #entertainment

film5 months ago•16 min saved

Affleck Confesses Vomiting Between Takes on Armageddon Farewell Scene

Ben Affleck revealed that during Armageddon's farewell scene with Bruce Willis he had food poisoning and, unusually, vomited between takes. He says he pushed through despite illness and joked that the moment may have actually improved the scene.

via Deadline|

#armageddon #ben-affleck #bruce-willis

health6 months ago•5 min saved

Innovative Patch Offers Fight Against Food Poisoning

Scientists have developed a novel patch with microneedles loaded with bacteriophages that can be applied to food to target and destroy bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, potentially reducing food poisoning risks before consumption, though practical and perceptual challenges remain.

via Hackaday|

#bacteriophages #food-poisoning #food-safety

health7 months ago•4 min saved

How to Prevent Food Poisoning from Oysters and Raw Meat

Food poisoning occurs from consuming contaminated food with harmful bacteria or toxins, with different bacteria causing symptoms in various ways. To prevent it, avoid risky foods like raw oysters and meat, practice good hygiene, keep raw and cooked foods separate, and cook foods thoroughly. Most cases resolve on their own, but dehydration is a common risk, and severe cases require medical attention.

via The Guardian|

#bacteria #food-poisoning #food-safety

world8 months ago•6 min saved

Indonesia's First Year Under Prabowo: Challenges and Political Tensions

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto faces significant challenges in his first year, including widespread protests over economic issues, food poisoning incidents linked to a costly free school meals program, and economic pressures from global trade tensions and declining investment, highlighting deeper issues in public spending and economic management.

via BBC|

#economic-growth #food-poisoning #indonesia

health9 months ago•3 min saved

New Dual-Target Vaccine Shows Promise Against Typhoid and Salmonella

Scientists at the University of Maryland have developed a promising vaccine against Salmonella bacteria, which cause food poisoning and typhoid fever. In a Phase I trial, the vaccine was safe and elicited a strong immune response, especially targeting subtypes responsible for severe infections. While more research is needed, this vaccine could significantly reduce the global burden of Salmonella-related illnesses.

via Gizmodo|

#clinical-trial #food-poisoning #health

health9 months ago•2 min saved

Sepsis Outbreak at Stockholm Restaurant Causes Illness

Four individuals have developed sepsis after dining at the Coco & Carmen restaurant in Stockholm, linked to a suspected listeria outbreak affecting at least 15 people, with the restaurant temporarily closed for investigation. Most affected are not seriously ill, but health authorities warn of risks to vulnerable groups, and extensive contact tracing is underway.

via BBC|

#food-poisoning #health #listeria

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Indonesia Urged to Suspend Free School Meals Amid Food Poisoning Outbreaks

Over 5,000 children in Indonesia have fallen ill due to a food poisoning outbreak linked to a government school meal program, prompting calls to suspend the initiative and conduct a thorough review to ensure child safety.

via AP News|

#food-poisoning #indonesia #prabowo-subianto

health11 months ago

Unexpected Foods That Can Cause Salmonella Illness

The article discusses how Salmonella bacteria can be found in various foods beyond chicken, highlighting the importance of food safety and awareness of potential sources of infection.

via Times of India|

#food-poisoning #food-safety #health

health11 months ago•2 min saved

Botulism Outbreak Causes Multiple Deaths and Hospitalizations from Contaminated Sandwiches

Two people in Italy have died and over 17 are hospitalized after consuming sausage and broccoli sandwiches contaminated with botulism toxin, prompting a food safety investigation and recall of the affected products.

via Metro.co.uk|

#botulism #food-poisoning #health