FOOD POISONING

May 31 2025HEALTH

Cucumber Crisis: The Spread of Salmonella

The cucumber crisis is spreading. People in 18 states have fallen ill due to a salmonella outbreak. The culprit? Tainted cucumbers. These weren't just any cucumbers. They were sent to various places like restaurants, hospitals, cruise ships, and even grocery stores, including Target. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that at le...

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Mar 18 2025CELEBRITIES

A Comedian's Unplanned Performance at Madison Square Garden

Tracy Morgan's recent visit to Madison Square Garden turned into an unexpected scene. During the Heat-Knicks game, he suddenly fell ill. Morgan, a well-known comedian, was taken to the hospital after experiencing food poisoning. He shared the news on Instagram, thanking fans for their support and joking about the incident. Morgan humorously suggested that his ill...

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Jan 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Erin Andrews' Health Scare After an Unexpected Lunch Surprise

You know how sometimes you just want to enjoy a meal after a busy day? Well, imagine if that meal turned into a health scare? That's what happened to Erin Andrews. She was just trying to relax and unwind with a bowl of her favorite burrito. But things got weird when she noticed something off. “I looked down at my bowl and saw that the turkey was a bit pink, ” she to...

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Oysters and a Virus: A Food Event Gone Wrong

Imagine this: you're at a fancy food event in LA, rubbing shoulders with the city's top chefs. You enjoy some raw oysters, and life is good. But then, about 12 to 48 hours later, you’re hit with a nasty stomach bug. Unfortunately, this wasn’t just a case of bad luck for around 80 people who attended the Los Angeles Times "101 Best Restaurants" event. Health officials...

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Colorado Teen's Fast Food Habit Leads to Kidney Failure

A teen from Colorado fell seriously ill after regularly eating Quarter Pounders with cheese from McDonald's. It turned out she had a severe E. coli infection that damaged her kidneys. The bacteria were linked to the slivered onions on the burger, part of a larger outbreak that affected many people. The teen, Kamberlyn Bowler, initially thought she had the flu when s...

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Protecting Your Food After Storms: Safety Tips You Need to Know!

When a big storm hits, you might be surprised by the extra problems it can cause. One of them is food poisoning! So, let’s talk about how to keep your food safe during power outages. First off, keep that fridge door closed tight! Normally, your fridge should be around 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. But when the lights go out, time starts ticking fast for your f...

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