Food Poisoning
... Foodborne illness (or food poisoning) is a common, distressing and sometimes life-threatening problem for millions of people in the United States and around the world. People infected with foodborne o...

Trichinosis?
... What is trichinosis? Trichinosis is a food borne disease that is caused by eating raw or undercooked meats particularly pork products infested with the larvae of a species of worm called Trichinella S...

Bacteria and Foodborne Illness
... Foodborne illness results from eating food contaminated with bacteria (or their toxins) or other pathogens such as parasites or viruses. The illnesses range from upset stomach to more serious symptoms...

Highlights of FDA Food Safety Efforts: Fruit Juice, Mercury in Fish
... By Raymond Formanek Jr. Strict rules for egg producers and makers of fruit or vegetable juices, and consumption limits for pregnant women and women considering pregnancy on fish containing high levels...

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
... Hemolytic (HEE-mo-LIT-ik) uremic (yoo-REE-mik) syndrome is a rare condition affecting mostly children under the age of 10. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is characterized by destruction of red blood ...