A study at Washington University in St. Louis has found that using Twitter could improve foodborne illness reporting and other public health issues, such as hospital quality and the spread of infections. The study was published in the February 3, 2017 issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Dr. Jenine Harris, associate professor … Read more
We’ve told you before about apps that can help keep you safe from food poisoning, and how Twitter may be playing a role in foodborne illess outbreak investigations. Now a company in Chicago has created a new Twitter app called Foodborne Chicago. The project is part of the Smart Chicago Collaborative, an organization “devoted to … Read more
A new paper published in the journal Trends in Food Science and Technology states that food safety professionals should use social media as a communication tool. The research paper was produced by FoodRisC, a food benefit and risk communication organization in Europe, and is titled “The Use of Social Media in Food Risk and Benefit … Read more
On December 4, 2011, the annual Rock ‘n Roll Las Vegas Marathon took place. More than 40,000 runners attended. Two days later, there were reports of illness to the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD). And the event’s Facebook page started accumulating complaints of illness. Food Poisoning Bulletin has reported before about the use of social … Read more
Yesterday’s #KYF2 Twitter meeting, sponsored by the USDA, was a huge success. Thousands joined in on the conversation about the government’s “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” compass, an online tool designed to coordinate resources within the USDA and map out local and regional food projects. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan was in charge of … Read more
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) launched a series of Twitter feeds that will provide state-specific, food safety alerts to consumers. The alerts will focus on meat, poultry, and processed egg products. Information about protecting food supplies during severe weather will also be provided. Food Poisoning Bulletin has told you about Twitter aiding … Read more