salmonella
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Great, Climate Change Will Even Make Food Poisoning Worse
Climate change will make stomach bugs an even bigger problem, a new report has found. The study concludes that expected changes in temperature, precipitation, and humidity will make foodborne infections and toxins all the more common—at least in Germany. That said, other research has indicated that these increased risks will be seen globally as well.…
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A Mystery Outbreak of Salmonella Has Sickened People in 25 U.S. States
A sweeping outbreak of Salmonella bacteria has sickened people in at least 25 states, health officials with the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have reported. So far, though, the exact source of the foodborne illness remains a mystery, and officials are asking for people with a suspected stomach flu to report it to…
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Health Body Warns Americans to Stop Kissing Birds, You Salmonella Freaks
Looks like it’s once again time for the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to play the role of buzzkill. In the midst of a new outbreak of Salmonella bacteria linked to pet birds, the CDC is warning feather lovers: Please don’t smooch or snuggle your backyard chickens, ducks, or other assorted poultry.
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CDC Warns Against Kissing, Snuggling Pet Hedgehogs Amid Salmonella Outbreak
It’s not every day that the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention issues an advisory about pet hedgehogs, but here we are.