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[unable to retrieve full-text content] Blount Fine Foods Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount (a Single Lot) of Southwest Corn Chowder Due to Undeclared Wheat Allergen    Food Poisoning News

Below are a few tips one must follow during monsoon season to prevent eye infections. Written by Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : June 25, 2022 3:31 PM IST While the monsoons are enjoyed by many, it does bring a host of infections along with it. Eye infections are also common during the monsoon, and the most common ones include conjunctivitis, stye, and corneal ulcer. Hence, eye care is very important during the monsoon season. Conjunctivitis or pink eye is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria, some other irritating substances. It is an infectious disease and spreads easily during rain due to increased moisture in the air. Redness of eye, swelling, yellow sticky discharge from eyes, and itching in the eyes are common symptoms of conjunctivitis. Eye stye is also very common during monsoon due to the bacterial infections. It occurs as a lump on the eyelid when one or more of the small glands near the bas...

How do the veteran and the novice infection preventionists work together in the present climate? What do they think are their strengths and their differences as they combine their knowledge in the health care field? Infection Control Today® asked a veteran and a novice to find out. The hospital discipline of infection control was established in the 1950s 1 Since then, the specialty requirements and duties have gone through many changes. Infection Control Today ® asked 2 infection preventionists—a veteran and a novice—about the changes they have seen in the profession and how infection preventionists of different experience levels view the profession and each other. The Veteran—Technology Reshapes the Profession By LaTitia Houston, MPH, BSN, RN, MT, CIC As an infection preventionist (IP) during the "digital transition age," I have seen many changes and uncertainties introduced. IP staff used to be comprised mainly of nurses who were no longer at the bedside, and in the beginn...

If you crack open a peach or apricot pit, you'll find something that looks like an almond. It's not an almond. Please don't eat the impostor almond. It's the seed. If you were planning on sampling the seed, know that (in addition to being a choking hazard) it contains a potentially toxic substance. If you're responsible for kids and feed them a lot of fruit, here's why you should teach them early on not to eat that fake almond, or some other fruit pits. Are fruit seeds toxic? Yes — specifically seeds from apples, apricots, peaches, nectarines, cherries, watermelon, and plums. They contain a molecule called amygdalin. Each amygdalin molecule comprises an a sugar and an organic compound called a nitrile group. When eaten, amygdalin releases the nitrile group as cyanide. Cyanide is a chemical compound that includes a group of one carbon atom and one nitrogen atom with a triple bond. In large enough doses, cyanide is deadly. Even smaller doses can still make one si...

Staphylococcus bacteria live on skin and can cause a staph infection if they enter the bloodstream.  Staph infections can involve a range of symptoms, like vomiting, rashes or inflamed skin, and fever. A staph infection may require treatment with prescription antibiotics, so talk to your doctor ASAP. Staph infections are common infections caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus. While there are over 30 different types of Staphylococcus, one strain, Staphylococcus aureus, causes most of the millions of infections that occur in the United States each year. Most staph infections remain relatively mild and involve a straightforward approach to treatment. In some cases, though, staph infections can become a serious medical concern. Read on to learn the types, symptoms, and treatment of staph infections.   ...

Common symptoms of these foodborne illnesses include vomiting, diarrhoea (with or without blood), abdominal cramping, fever, headache, dehydration, and muscle and joint pains Representaional Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Foodborne diseases are illnesses that result from the ingestion of contaminated food. More than 250 different foodborne hazards have been recognised including bacteria, viruses, parasites and their toxins. Bacteria like Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, Vibrio cholera, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes , and  Escherichia coli including Shiga toxin-producing E. coli are frequently the cause of food borne illness. Viruses like Norovirus, Rotav...

Over the past few months, leading British supermarkets such as Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Aldi and M&S have issued product recalls in response to Salmonella outbreaks. The bacteria lives in the guts of warm-blooded animals and is usually transmitted by food and water. In humans, infections can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever. Most cases are mild and pass within four to seven days, though some cases are more serious and can require antibiotics or lead to hospitalisation. So, where exactly does Salmonella come from? Below, we take a closer look at the Gram-negative bacteria, where it thrives and what common products to watch out for. Chicken and poultry products Around the world, chicken is a major source of Salmonella. Even in safe and hygienic environments, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns chickens can carry Salmonella bacteria. When transferred to products such as eggs and raw poultry, Salmonella can infec...

Toenail fungal infections ( onychomycosis) are a common toenail problem. An estimated 10% of the population is affected by nail fungus. Toenail fungus causes discoloration, nail thickening, and nail cracking and breaking. It occurs when an overgrowth of fungus gets into your nail and causes an infection. This article explains toenail fungus causes, symptoms, treatment, potential complications, and prevention steps.  Foot with toenail fungus. daizuoxin / Getty Images Toenail Fungus Causes Microscopic organisms cause toenail fungus. You can come into contact with fungi that can cause an infection in various ways, including: Skin contact with someone who has a fungal infection (like athlete's foot or ringworm) Skin contact with moist areas where fungus thrives (pool decks, locker rooms) Sharing personal care items (nail clippers, towels) Wearing sweaty socks and shoes Cracks in the skin or nail While ...

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Common symptoms of these foodborne illnesses include vomiting, diarrhoea (with or without blood), abdominal cramping, fever, headache, dehydration, and muscle and joint pains Representaional Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Foodborne diseases are illnesses that result from the ingestion of contaminated food. More than 250 different foodborne hazards have been recognised including bacteria, viruses, parasites and their toxins. Bacteria like Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, Vibrio cholera, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes , and  Escherichia coli including Shiga toxin-producing E. coli are frequently the cause of food borne illness. Viruses like Norovirus, Rotav...

Kerala reported two cases of Norovirus on June 5. This virus is spread through contaminated food and water and is similar to the diarrhea-causing rotavirus. Norovirus is not a newly discovered infection. The cases were first reported in Kerala in 2021 when 13 students at a veterinary college in Wayanad tested positive for the infection. Advertisement Kerala reported two confirmed cases of Norovirus amongst lower primary school students in Thiruvananthapuram on June 5. Health Minister Veena George warned that the virus is highly contagious. "Norovirus infection has been detected in two children and their health condition is stable. There is no need to be concerned at the moment but everyone should remain careful and maintain cleanliness," George said in a statement. This virus spreads through contaminated food and water and is similar to the diarrhea-causing rotavirus. The health department said that the infection was diagnosed after samples were tested at a gove...

Campylobacter gastroenteritis is a type of stomach infection that occurs due to Campylobacter bacteria. People may refer to it as food poisoning. Most cases are likely to occur as a result of eating undercooked meat such as chicken or beef or unwashed produce. The infection impacts the small intestine and causes a range of gastrointestinal symptoms. This article discusses campylobacter gastroenteritis, including its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. It also looks at ways to prevent the condition and examines its link to pet food and sandboxes. Campylobacter gastroenteritis is a common intestinal infection that occurs due to Campylobacter bacteria. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Campylobacter bacteria are the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal illness, affecting 1.5 million people in the United States each year. The bacteria may be present in the meat or milk of an animal or pass to water or produce through feces or contact with infec...

MIT researchers have designed a sensor that can distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia infections. In the background, depictions of viruses are on the left, and bacteria on the right. Credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT, and iStockphoto Doctors could use this diagnostic to avoid prescribing antibiotics in cases where they won't be effective. Pneumonia can be caused by many different types of bacteria and viruses, but there is no easy way to determine which microbe is causing a particular patient's illness. This uncertainty makes it harder for doctors to choose effective treatments because the antibiotics commonly used to treat bacterial pneumonia won't help patients with viral pneumonia. Additionally, limiting the use of antibiotics is an important step toward curbing antibiotic resistance. MIT MIT is an acronym for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is a prestigious private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts that was founded in 1861. It is or...

Common symptoms of these foodborne illnesses include vomiting, diarrhoea (with or without blood), abdominal cramping, fever, headache, dehydration, and muscle and joint pains Representaional Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Foodborne diseases are illnesses that result from the ingestion of contaminated food. More than 250 different foodborne hazards have been recognised including bacteria, viruses, parasites and their toxins. Bacteria like Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacter, Vibrio cholera, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes , and  Escherichia coli including Shiga toxin-producing E. coli are frequently the cause of food borne illness. Viruses like Norovirus, Rotav...

The FDA has finally confirmed that Kerry Inc. manufactured the Kellogg's Honey Smacks traced to a Salmonella Mbandaka outbreak that sickened people across 36 states. Documents show the manufacturer knew its plant and cereal produced there were contaminated with Salmonella before the outbreak. In August federal officials released a warning letter they sent in July to Kerry CEO Michael O'Neill. That warning cited long-term Salmonella contamination in the company's production plant in Gridley, IL. However, the Food and Drug Administration blacked out key words and phrases regarding specific products in that July 26 warning. With the Sept. 28 statement from FDA, consumers no longer have to guess where the implicated Honey Smacks became contaminated. "The FDA worked with Kellogg's to voluntarily recall Honey Smacks from the market and conducted an inspection at the manufacturing facility owned by Kerry, Inc., resulting in a warning letter identifying specific prob...