Food Safety

Summary What is already known about this topic? Food decorating products known as “luster dust” are widely used on cakes and candy. What is added by this report? During 2018–2019, two states investigated heavy metal poisonings associated…

On January 14, 2022, the Lincoln-Lancaster County (Nebraska) Health Department (LLCHD) notified the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) of two cases of laboratory-confirmed Salmonella in inmates at a correctional…

Christine M. Thomas, DO1,2; Jack H. Marr, MPH2; Lisa M. Durso, PhD3; Mugdha Golwalkar, MPH2; D. J. Irving, MPH2; Kelly Orejuela, MPH2; Robin Rasnic4; Danny Ripley, MPH2; Brenda Rue2; Linda S. Thomas, MPH, MAFM4; Julie Viruez4;…

Although most kinds of E. coli are harmless, some can make you sick. Learn about the kinds of E. coli that cause diarrhea and what you can do to lower your chances of infection. What are Escherichia coli? E. coli are bacteria found in…

Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Follow these steps for a safe and enjoyable grilling season. Separate When shopping, pick up meat, chicken and other poultry, and…

October 16, 2020 CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, FDA, and the Public Health Agency of Canada investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. Public health investigators used the…

November 4, 2020 CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and FDA investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections. Public health investigators used the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that…

Mail-order food, subscription meal kits, home-delivered groceries, and restaurant deliveries can be convenient. Make sure food safety is part of the package, too. Home-delivered food, like all food, must be handled properly to prevent…

Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Leafy vegetables (called leafy greens on this page), such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage, kale, and bok choy, provide nutrients that help protect you from heart disease, stroke, and some…

DrivingAfter alcohol, marijuana is the substance most often associated with impaired driving. Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention to stay safe and alert. Marijuana affects areas of the brain that control your…

Mosquitoes Spread MalariaOnly Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria. When a mosquito bites an infected person, a small amount of blood is taken in which contains the malaria parasites. About 1 week later, when the mosquito bites the…

Triatomines Spread ChagasTriatomine bugs are a type of reduviid bug that can carry Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Triatomine bugs (also called “kissing bugs”) carrying T. cruzi are found in Mexico, Central…

Listeriosis is a serious foodborne illness (sometimes called “food poisoning”). People usually become ill with listeriosis after eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The disease primarily affects pregnant…

Let's eat! But this holiday season, let's eat safely. Don't let foodborne illness ruin your holiday plans.

Don’t Swallow the WaterShigella germs are spread easily in food and water. Avoid swallowing water from swimming pools, splash pads, ponds, rivers, and lakes. If you are sick (or were recently sick) with shigellosis, help protect others…

Soil-transmitted Helminths (STH) are intestinal worms ("helminth" means parasitic worm) infecting humans that are spread through contaminated soil.