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Oysters linked to illnesses in Hong Kong and Finland

Authorities in Hong Kong have issued a warning following reports of people falling sick after eating oysters from France. The…

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IFSAC reports on foodborne illnesses

Each year in the United States an estimated 9 million people get sick, 56,000 are hospitalized, and 1,300 die of…

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Outbreaks down but illnesses up for Europe in 2023

There was a decrease in foodborne outbreaks in 2023 in Europe but the number of people sick and hospitalized increased.…

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Parasite behind illnesses in Italy after eating fish

Researchers have detailed an outbreak that sickened 67 people in Italy in 2022 caused by a parasite after people ate…

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Meal from an outside source believed to be behind illnesses at Jessup, MD, company

County public health inspectors believe an employee’s meal is responsible for four dozen illnesses at a state complex in Jessup,…

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App enables faster tracking of travel-related illnesses

Gastrointestinal complaints were the most common health issue reported by people going abroad who took part in a survey on…

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Science

Protein shakeup: Researchers uncover new function of a protein that may unlock age-related illnesses

McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating…

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Almost 70 people report illnesses traced to Longhorn Steakhouse in Illinois

Public health officials are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Shigella infections traced to a restaurant in Illinois. The patient…

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County warns against unpermitted food vendors to help avoid foodborne illnesses

Clark County (WA) Public Health is urging community members to only purchase food from permitted food carts, event vendors and…

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More than 30 people now reporting illnesses after eating at Mexican restaurant in L.A.

County officials are now reporting that at least 31 people have become infected with Salmonella after eating at a Mexican…

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