| | By Joe Whitworth on Aug 11, 2018 12:12 am Salmonella in eggs has led to separate recalls in three European countries in a timely reminder for vigilance after a recent rise in infections from the pathogen ended a decade of decline. Alerts were made in Germany, Italy, and Malta but no illnesses have been reported. The annual report on zoonotic diseases published at the... Continue Reading By Coral Beach on Aug 11, 2018 12:04 am In the past week, another 41 people were confirmed infected by Cyclospora parasites in an outbreak traced to Fresh Express salad mix used in salads sold by McDonald's. Of the 436 sick people, 20 have had such severe symptoms that they had to be admitted to hospitals, according to this week's update from the Centers... Continue Reading By Bill Marler on Aug 10, 2018 06:18 pm I just learned one of my friends is pregnant, It made me think about food safety during pregnancy and I thought I would share my thoughts. Raw/undercooked meat Meat needs to be cooked to 160 degrees to kill bacteria that could cause coli or Salmonella Imported soft cheeses Imported soft cheeses such as brie, camembert,... Continue Reading | | | | | |