Tailgating is one of the best parts of football season — but nothing quashes team spirit quite like food poisoning. Understanding different types of bacteria and the ways they can be transmitted, plus a plan to keep your food safe, is key to enjoying your tailgate and keeping guests healthy, says Rachael Lee, M.D., assistant… Continue reading The Six Hidden Hazards of Tailgating
Category: Food Poisoning
Eat Healthy – But Safely, Too
If you’re trying to eat better with the aim of improving your health or losing some pounds, that’s great. But besides the health benefits of food, you also need to monitor the safety of what you eat. And that holds true as well when the food isn’t considered healthy. Here, Stop Foodborne Illness, a nonprofit… Continue reading Eat Healthy – But Safely, Too
Why Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You
Most people know about the dangers of animal products. But the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2018, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated an E. coli outbreak of romaine lettuc that sickened more than 40 people in 12 states and sent… Continue reading Why Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You