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health1 month ago•24 min saved

Cyclospora illness could set off lasting gut problems

Cyclospora outbreaks linked to iceberg lettuce can cause explosive diarrhea and may trigger long-term gut issues such as post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS). A 2024 review found about 14.5% of people develop PI-IBS after acute gastroenteritis, likely due to immune system and gut microbiome changes. Treatments include peppermint oil, gut-targeted antibiotics like rifaximin, IBS medications, and for those with SIBO, glutamine or an elemental diet; roughly half recover without targeted therapy, though recovery can take months to years. Higher risk groups include women, people 60 and younger, those with mental-health conditions, and longer-lasting diarrhea.

via New York Post|

#cyclospora #food-poisoning #gut-health

world1 month ago•7 min saved

Free School Meals in Indonesia Spark Wave of Illness Across Schools

Around 2,000 students and staff in Indonesia fell ill with suspected food poisoning after eating meals from the MBG free school meals program, with outbreaks reported in multiple regions. Cases led to hospital treatment and dozens of pupils and staff sent home; authorities are testing food samples and reviewing the distribution process, while the government offers to cover medical costs and faces corruption criticisms tied to the program.

via BBC|

#education-policy #food-poisoning #free-school-meals

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Indonesia’s Free-Meal Program Hit by Fresh Food-Poisoning Scandal Across Provinces

More than 800 Indonesian students and teachers fell ill this week after eating free meals linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s government program, with cases in Sidoarjo and Nganjuk (East Java) and Agam (West Sumatra). Hundreds were hospitalised; reports included maggots in tempeh and glass shards in rice, prompting kitchen suspensions. Officials say poisoning cases are a tiny fraction of the more than a billion meals served, while critics call it a systemic failure amid ongoing controversy over corruption, leadership changes, and budget strain. The program, launched last year to tackle malnutrition, remains in place with pledges of reforms.

via The Guardian|

#education-policy #food-poisoning #free-meals-program

health3 months 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

entertainment3 months 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

entertainment3 months 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

health4 months 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

entertainment6 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

entertainment7 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

film8 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

health9 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

health10 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

world11 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

health1 year 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

health1 year 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