The first lawsuit has been filed in federal court against Whole Foods on behalf of John McKissick and his wife Patricia. Mr. McKissick was sickened in the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese imported by Forever Cheese Inc. and sold at Whole Foods stores. Mrs. McKissick purchased a variety of cheeses on … Read more
“Consumers are the last line of defense in preventing foodborne illness for food prepared at home.” That line, from the study Consumer Vegetable and Fruit Washing Practices in the United States, 2006 and 2010, points out that it’s up to the consumer to avoid food poisoning by washing produce, cooking meats, fish, and eggs to … Read more
Tuna that is used for sushi is supposed to be impeccably fresh so it is safe(r) to eat. The best sushi restaurants have chefs that buy and personally inspect each piece of tuna to make sure it’s of the highest quality. The latest food poisoning outbreak in the U.S. is caused by Salmonella Bareilly, a … Read more