Kibbeh is a dish from the Middle East and Africa that is traditionally served at some family celebrations. The variety known as Kibbeh nayyeh is prepared and served raw. And thus poses a risk of food poisoning. The dish is made from red meat, onion, cracked wheat, and spices. Many people who prepare this dish … Read more
Eating raw meat can cause E. coli infections and other illnesses, so leave raw beef dishes off the menu this holiday season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture advises. Some families consider raw meat dishes, such as tartare, kibbeh and “Tiger Meat” a holiday traditions, but they pose serious health risks. In December 2012, 17 people … Read more
A Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef, in some cases eaten raw, was the source of the ninth-largest multi-state food poisoning outbreak of 2013. Twenty two people in six states were sickened in the outbreak which began in late December 2012 and ended in March, about half of them required hospitalization. Health investigators concluded that … Read more