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North Carolina Foodborne Illness Lawyers Discuss Lexington Salmonella Outbreak

Food needs to be thoroughly cooked and safely stored to prevent contamination. One of the most common foodborne illnesses reported today is salmonella—a bacteria that can cause symptoms such as: Fever Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal cramping Renal Failure Death The bacteria is responsible for an outbreak that affected hundreds of patrons of a North Carolina barbecue […]

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Ice Creams Recalled Due to Risk of Foodborne Illness

Defective Product, Foodborne Illness, Recalls

But before you dig into the ice cream in your freezer, you should take a look at the label on the carton first. Large quantities of ice cream from several different makers are being recalled due to the risk of foodborne illness. The Washington Post explains that one of the nation’s largest ice cream distributors,

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Recall On Salmonella Contaminated Peanut Butter Expands To Other Products

Foodborne Illness

October 4, 2012 SunLand, Inc, has issued a massive voluntary recall on hundreds of its peanut butter products after testing proved many were contaminated with salmonella. According to WIBW News, the recall began with just peanut and almond butter products, but has expanded to products such as cookies and ice cream. Salmonella is a bacterium

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Half of All Store-Bought Chicken is Contaminated

Disease & Injury Prevention, Health Advice, Health and Safety, Safety

When it comes to the dangers of raw chicken, most people immediately think of Salmonella. And yes, raw chicken is definitely susceptible to Salmonella. But a new study reveals that E. coli is also surprisingly common. According to an article in The New York Times, researchers bought and tested packaged raw chicken products from 10

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Holiday Food Safety Tips

Disease & Injury Prevention, Health Advice, Health and Safety, Safety

From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, ’tis the season for eating. Although the primary focus is always entertaining friends and family, you also want everyone to walk away happy and healthy. No one wants guests to take home a case of food poisoning along with their joyful memories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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How To Pack a Safe School Lunch

Disease & Injury Prevention, Health Advice, Health and Safety, Safety

When it comes to school lunches, parents might have concerns about the nutritional quality of cafeteria food, or about whether their children will trade their healthy, homemade lunches for junk food. But most parents don’t even think about whether their children’s lunches put them at risk for foodborne illnesses. According to an article in The

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Best Ways to Clean Fruits and Veggies

Health Advice, Health and Safety, Safety

Fruits and vegetables are good for you! Our parents and grandparents knew that, and chances are you’ve been hearing the recommendation to eat “5 a Day” for years. And yet, even these healthy foods can make you sick if they are not handled and prepared properly. Federal health officials estimate that nearly 48 million people

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FDA Reminder: Grill Safely to Prevent Foodborne Illness

Foodborne Illness, NC Auto Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury, Safety

Summer officially starts next week, but grilling season has already been going strong in North Carolina for weeks. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a reminder to practice basic food safety to help prevent foodborne illness. These may sound obvious, but you would be surprised how many people let safety lapse when

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Foodborne Illness: Prevention Starts at the Grocery Store

Foodborne Illness, Safety

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released a short, 2-minute video today about tips for how to shop for food in a way that reduces your risk of foodborne illness. It probably won’t be a hit on YouTube, but it does give some good advice! Click here: FDA shopping video.

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Foodborne Illness

North Carolina Foodborne Illness Lawyers Discuss Lexington Salmonella Outbreak

Ice Creams Recalled Due to Risk of Foodborne Illness

Recall On Salmonella Contaminated Peanut Butter Expands To Other Products

Half of All Store-Bought Chicken is Contaminated

Holiday Food Safety Tips

How To Pack a Safe School Lunch

Best Ways to Clean Fruits and Veggies

FDA Reminder: Grill Safely to Prevent Foodborne Illness

Foodborne Illness: Prevention Starts at the Grocery Store

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