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07/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Why is the CDC spreading false fear about backyard chickens?

Keeping backyard chickens appears to be more than just a passing fad as more and more people get a taste of the confidence that comes from knowing where their eggs come from and the joy of watching these animals live their lives to the fullest. However, any time people make even the smallest gesture toward […]

07/17/2018 / By Tracey Watson

CDC warns consumers to avoid eating Kellogg’s Honey Smacks due to 33-state salmonella contamination

Providing yet another reason not to tuck into a bowl of unhealthy, sugary cereal for breakfast every morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced a link between Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal and a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka. The CDC, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local health authorities are […]

04/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

48 million people in the U.S. get food poisoning each year; new report reveals the most common germs making us sick

No matter where you bought your food, be it a street vendor or a classy restaurant, if it wasn’t prepared properly you can get food poisoning. Millions of food poisoning cases are reported in the U.S. yearly and a report has rounded up some of the most common germs that caused food poisoning in 2017. The […]

04/10/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

From rabies to salmonella: 5 diseases you can get from your pet

Who can resist a puppy that snuggles up to you when you get home after a long day, or a dog who wags its tail when you pass by? Dogs — and other pets — can be a man’s best friend. But sometimes, that furry delight may pose health threats you never knew existed. Your […]

12/04/2017 / By Zoey Sky

How relapses from illness happen: Researchers discover that some bacteria hide until the immune system calms, then attack again

According to a study published in 2016, scientists have discovered a bacteria “alarm clock” that can wake dormant Salmonella in the body which enables the bug to trigger a relapse. The researchers from Imperial College London say that the “alarm clock” is common among various types of bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli. Their discovery […]

12/06/2016 / By outbreaknews

Egg warning: Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to shell eggs

A Missouri-based company has recalled eggs from stores across the Midwest, after the FDA traced a salmonella outbreak back to its products. At least eight people in three states – Illinois, Kansas and Missouri – were sickened by the tainted eggs, and at least two have been hospitalized. The eggs in question were distributed by […]

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