Find the answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our series “The Short Answer.” Gastroenterologist Christine Lee, MD, explains how to detect food poisoning.
Here’s Why the Latest E. Coli Outbreak Affecting Romaine Lettuce Is Especially Dangerous
The CDC is warning consumers to avoid eating romaine lettuce products due to an outbreak of a dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria. Baruch Fertel, MD, explains why this particular strain of E. coli is especially dangerous.
How to Stay Safe From Salmonella Poisoning
An antibiotic-resistant strain of salmonella has found its way into the food supply and is making people sick. Take these food safety precautions to avoid salmonella linked to raw chicken products.
How to Cut Your Risk of E.Coli Poisoning
If you have ever have a stomach ache that makes you wonder about food poisoning, pay attention to how long symptoms last. Poisoning from Escherichia coli — better known as E. coli bacteria — often mirrors a viral infection, but many times is more severe and persists longer.
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Should I Rinse That First? 8 Food-Prep Do’s and Don’ts
Washing food before you eat it may sound like a good idea, but that’s not always true. I like to give my patients these simple guidelines to follow for food safety.
Are Your Burgers, Steaks and Meats Cooked Safely?
Some people prefer their meat on the rare side. But as a registered dietitian, I want my patients to be aware that tasting or eating undercooked meat can cause food poisoning.
How You Can Keep At-Home Canning Safe, Avoid Botulism
Canning your own fruits and vegetables at home has many benefits, but it also brings an increased risk for food-borne illness.
Do You Know When to Visit the Hospital for Vomiting?
Vomiting can be tied to different conditions that may pass on their own. In other cases, you may need a trip to the emergency room for intravenous fluids. Know when to worry and when to go to the doctor.
Trash It or Eat It? The Truth About Expiration Dates
You stand in front of the refrigerator staring at a “sell by” date on food and have the internal debate: Do I throw it in the trash or take my chances? You’re not the only one. Upwards of 91 percent of consumers have thrown food out based on the dates on packaging. But the dating … Read More
Listeria 101: What You Need to Know
Listeria is the third leading cause of death from food poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). An estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis each year, and about 260 die.
