Growing Greener Greens: Research Could 'Biofortify' Cabbages And Their Relatives Oct 8, 2009
19, 2008) Over the past 35 years the proportion of foodborne outbreaks linked to the consumption of leafy green vegetables has substantially increased and that increase can not be completely attributed to. (Sep. (Science Daily)
The Top 10 Unexpectedly Risky Foods Oct 8, 2009
After reviewing foodborne outbreak data from the CDC where both the pathogen, such as E. coli or salmonella, as well as the food source were known, the CSPI report found that 10 foods regulated by the FDA were responsible for 40 percent of all foodborne outbreaks between 1990 and 2006. These foods were linked to almost 50,000 illnesses ranging from stomach aches to disability and death. (ABC News)
Light, Photosynthesis Help Bacteria Invade Fresh Produce Sep 30, 2009
One of the largest foodborne outbreaks in recent history, the Salmonella St. Paul outbreak in 2008 which sickened over 1,400 people, was associated with tomatoes and jalapeno peppers. Previous studies of foodborne pathogens on produce have found that the bacteria do not only attach to the surface of fresh produce but find their way below the surface of the skin through pores called stomata where they can hide from and resist washing and food sanitizers. (Science Daily)
Food-Borne Outbreaks: Keeping Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce Clean May 9, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 8, 2009) The convenience of fresh-cut produce, which includes packaged lettuces, has greatly increased sales despite multiple foodborne outbreaks associated with these products. To reduce these risks, strict hygiene programs and sanitizers are used for decontamination once the food is harvested. (Science Daily)
Salmonella outbreak has slowed, but isn't over Mar 18, 2009
New cases of salmonella poisoning linked to tainted peanut products have slowed so much that federal officials will no longer provide weekly updates for one of the nation's largest-ever foodborne outbreaks. But they're stopping short of declaring the danger done. (MSNBC -- Health)
Fresh Fruits And Vegetables Are Increasingly Recognized As A Source Of Food Poisoning Outbreaks Feb 14, 2009
13, 2009) Raw fruits and vegetables are good for you but may also send you to the doctor, according to research published today by Cambridge University Press in the journal Epidemiology and Infection. A review article in the journal, written by several experts in their field, has highlighted the fact that fresh fruits and vegetables are increasingly recognised as a source of food poisoning outbreaks in many parts of the world. (Science Daily)
