Trichinellosis
Trichinellosis, also called trichinosis, is caused by eating raw or undercooked meat of animals infected with the larvae of a species of worm called Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, fever, and abdominal discomfort are the first symptoms of ... [... more]
Centers for Disease Control |
LEARN WHERE THEY ARE AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Causes and Symptoms Costs Challenges Extent of Illness Least Wanted Pathogens Food Safety Glossary The U.S. Public Health Service has identified the following microorganisms as being the biggest culprits of foodborne illness, either because of ... [... more]
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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ... [... more]
Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse |
Hock Locks & Other Accoutrements
Examples of questions related to hock locks and other functional items used by food manufacturers. Hock locks are just one of the many functional items-made from a variety of plastics, metal, paper, and cotton-that producers may use on their ... [... more]
Food Safety & Inspection Service |
Barbecue Basics: Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness
It's the season for picnics, cookouts, and other outdoor parties. But eating outdoors in warm weather presents a food safety challenge. Bacteria in food multiply faster at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, so summer heat makes the basics of ... [... more]
Food & Drug Administration |
Additional Information
FDA Update on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to All Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Certain Lot Numbers of Great Value Brand Peanut Butter Product testing by several states has now confirmed that Peter Pan peanut butter and certain Great Value brand ... [... more]
Food & Drug Administration |
Yersiniosis
Yersiniosis is an uncommon infection contacted through the consumption of undercooked meat products, unpasteurized milk, or water contaminated by the bacteria. Yersiniosis is a relatively uncommon infection contracted through the consumption of ... [... more]
Kids Health |
FDA Clears U.S. Hot Peppers in Salmonella Outbreak
Tainted jalapeno sample traced back to Mexican farm, agency announces FRIDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Almost a week after uncovering the first big clue in the nationwide salmonella outbreak, U.S. health officials announced Friday that tainted ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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FDA Awards $5.2 Million in Grants to Further Food and Feed Safety September 30, 2008 gateway to government information about food safety; includes Federal government, state and local Melamine Contamination Updated November 13, 2008 Consumer ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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