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Archive for February, 2009

Tropical Fish Cause Bizarre Poisoning Reactions when Ingested

Filed February 27th, 2009 meg

Ciguatera fish poisoning often is missed, even though it is the most common seafood-toxin illness reported in the world that , afflicts at least 50,000 people a year worldwide.
Ciguatera poisoning symptoms are similar to those of food poisoning, but also produce a dangerously slow heart rate.
It can also cause neurological problems that cause hands […]

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Closing day care could spread E. coli

Filed February 27th, 2009 joshua


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Salmonella Outbreak May Last Years

Filed February 26th, 2009 meg


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Dried Russian fish recalled on botulism fears

Filed February 26th, 2009 joshua


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Salmonella Outbreak Hits 666

Filed February 25th, 2009 meg


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Asian-made chicken bouillon recalled because source is unknown

Filed February 25th, 2009 joshua


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Injunction issued against seafood firm Captain’s Select

Filed February 25th, 2009 joshua


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National Salmonella Outbreak May be Linked to Animals

Filed February 24th, 2009 meg


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Minnesota potato maker recalls product on Listeria fears

Filed February 24th, 2009 joshua


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Food inspector jobs left vacant as states trim budgets

Filed February 24th, 2009 joshua


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