Scientists have predicted that the rate of foodborne trematode infections will remain stable up to 2030. Foodborne trematodiases, including clonorchiasis, fascioliasis, fasciolopsiasis, opisthorchiasis, and paragonimiasis, are a neglected public health problem, particularly in the WHO South East Asia and Western Pacific regions. Infections from the parasites typically occur through ingestion of… Continue Reading Science & Research, World,…
Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says. BBC News Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says.
An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis in Canada has been traced to mini pastries. The implicated pastries have been recalled nationwide. As of Jan. 19, there were 61 confirmed patients, according to Public Health Canada. Seventeen people have required hospitalization. The sick people are between age 3 and age 88. Patients… Continue Reading Food Recalls, Foodborne Illness…
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are… Continue Reading Enforcement, Food Policy &…
More than 130 people have fallen sick after eating at a restaurant in Hong Kong. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has recorded 138 cases linked to food served on different days at the Golden Lilies International Banquet Hall in Kowloon Bay. Four clusters are… Continue Reading Foodborne Illness Investigations, Foodborne…
The FDA has developed a new strategy to prevent the contamination of fresh and frozen berries with viruses such as hepatitis A and norovirus. “Collaboration between regulators, the global berry industry, and other interest holders has been critical for the development of this strategy. We look forward to ongoing collaboration… Continue Reading Food Policy & Law,…
Experts in Leeds say new technology now allows them to reach previously “inoperable” tumours. BBC News Experts in Leeds say new technology now allows them to reach previously “inoperable” tumours.
Sleeping a solid 8 hours isn’t the whole story and the quality of your sleep might matter more. But what does sleep quality mean and how can we measure it? New Scientist – Health Sleeping a solid 8 hours isn’t the whole story and the quality of your sleep might matter more. But what does sleep…
The gut microbiome has tremendous potential for helping us treat, or even prevent, many different conditions – but first, we need to understand it better New Scientist – Health The gut microbiome has tremendous potential for helping us treat, or even prevent, many different conditions – but first, we need to understand it better
Burnbrae Farms is recalling various brands of eggs from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by test results. Brands of recalled eggs include: Compliments, Foremost, Golden Valley Eggs, IGA, Western Family and more. The recalled products were… Continue Reading Food Recalls, Burnbrae Farms,…