Norovirus is the leading cause of illness and outbreaks from contaminated food in the U.S. Most of these outbreaks occur in the food service settings like restaurants.
Thinking about drinking raw milk because you believe it has health benefits? Consider other options. Raw milk contains harmful bacteria that can make you very ill and in some cases becomes fatal. Know the facts before you buy raw milk.
The FDA, in January 2017, released draft guidance for controlling Control of Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-To-Eat Foods. Food handling personnel are a higher risk factor in contamination of food and equipment with Listeria.
Cancer and its treatments can weaken your immune system – making you more susceptible to many types of infections. These infections can include bacteria and other pathogens that cause foodborne illness.
A foodborne illness is a disease transmitted to people by food. A foodborne illness outbreak is when two or more people get the same illness after eating the same food.
The Food Safety Manager Certification Exam (FSMCE) Self-Practice Review Manual reinforces learning and increases knowledge to prepare you for the Certified Food Safety Manager Exam.
Because foodborne illness symptoms are often flu-like, many people may not recognize that the illness is caused by harmful bacteria or other pathogens in food.