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Food Poisoning May Hurt for Life - ABC News
(World health - EU Monitor 15/11/2009)
Episodes of food poisoning may have serious long-term consequences -- including kidney failure or mental retardation -- particularly among children, researchers say. A new US report that reviews previous data has found that five common foodborne pathogens may increase the risk of serious complications. The five major pathogens are Campylobacter, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Toxoplasma gondii. But more than 200 pathogens can contaminate food and cause disease, Roberts said.
Numbers Say Food-Born Illness A Bigger Issue
(World health - EU Monitor 12/11/2009)
Millions of people die every year from both bugs and toxins that they consume, says a new World Health Organization survey that outlines how food-borne diseases are far worse than the U.N. agency thought. The study cites hazardous food causes about 2 million deaths annually in Southeast Asia and Africa, which is three times the amount that WHO had originally estimated. "It is a picture that we have never had before," WHO Food Safety Director Jorgen Schlundt told Reuters.
Disease jump linked to food industry changes
(The Scotsman 27/10/2009)
In a report out yesterday scientists at the University of Edinburgh said they have discovered a strain of bacteria that crossed from humans to chickens around 40 years ago and has since spread because the companies dominating the industry have a small amount of breeding lines. It is thought to be the first clear evidence of bacteria crossing from humans to animals and spreading since animals were domesticated around 10,000 years ago.
Mother celebrating her 50th dies after eating oysters for birthday meal at Quaglino's
(World health - EU Monitor 23/05/2009)
A leading restaurant was closed after a woman died of suspected food poisoning three days after eating oysters there. Tina Martin was taken ill following a meal to celebrate her 50th birthday with friends and relations at Quaglino's. The London restaurant, which is popular with celebrities and used to be owned by Sir Terence Conran, was closed voluntarily for two days following Miss Martin's death. Environmental health officers have launched an investigation.
The Fat Duck: 400 casualties and Heston is still counting
(The Independent 06/03/2009)
Health officials are investigating whether as many as 400 people fell ill after eating at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant. Last week, when Blumenthal shut the Fat Duck ' one of only three in Britain with three Michelin stars ' he explained that between 30 and 40 diners had been struck down with vomiting and diarrhoea.
Health warning over water coolers
(BBC 01/03/2009)
Dirty water coolers may be putting people's health at risk, a consumer watchdog has warned. Coolers in leisure centres, offices, care homes and schools were among those to fail the tests. The survey by environmental health officers showed nine out of the 52 samples from plumbed-in coolers and 14 out of the 35 from bottle-supplied coolers failed because of bacterial contamination.
TV chef Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant closes after dozens of diners are hit by sickness
(World health - EU Monitor 28/02/2009)
Heston Blumenthal has shut his three Michelin-star restaurant after dozens of diners fell ill. Up to 40 customers suffered vomiting and flu-like symptoms after eating at The Fat Duck, named Britain's Best Restaurant by the Good Food Guide last year. The celebrity chef said he felt he had no choice but to shut the flagship eaterie while investigations were carried out.
70 ill from tainted pig organs in China
(World health - EU Monitor 23/02/2009)
At least 70 people in one Chinese province have suffered food poisoning in recent days after eating pig organs contaminated by a banned food additive (clenbuterol), state-run media reported Monday.
Microwaved chicken 'not cooked'
(World health - EU Monitor 06/10/2008)
This week, the US federal government announced that 32 people in 12 states were sickened with salmonella poisoning after eating precooked, frozen chicken dinners. The problem? Many people who got sick apparently did not follow the instructions for preparing the meal, which called for heating it in an oven. Those who got sick popped their meals in microwaves instead.
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