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Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a common sickness caused by swallowing food or liquids that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites, and sometimes even chemicals.
More than 90% of these poisoning occur in the home, and a majority of these occur with children five years of age and younger. [3] Though calls regarding children still make up more than half of all calls to poison control centers, they only account for a small percent of the deaths due to poisoning.
Following a recall of raw ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination and summer Vibrio vulnificus deaths, a CNN expert shares how you can improve food safety practices.
A child safety lock is a special-purpose lock for cabinets, drawers, bottles, etc. that is designed to help prevent children from getting at any dangerous things or contents. Young children are naturally curious about their surroundings and will always explore, but as they may be unaware of dangerous substances or situations, the results can be ...
At the time of her death, the doctors did not know that Lauren’s symptoms were consistent with those of E. coli poisoning. [1] Her autopsy was performed by Dr. Glen Billman, the Associate Director at the Children’s Hospital, and he noticed that her medical recorded that Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) was listed as a diagnostic consideration. [1]
Why you should use the "2-hour rule" When it comes time to serve your food, you don't need to rush, but don't let the plates linger for too long.
A University of Missouri Health Care pediatrician says these healthy habits can help prevent childhood illness. Childhood illnesses spike as school year begins. Here's how to keep kids healthy
Roni Rudolph, mother of Lauren Rudolph, and many other parents of affected children formed STOP Foodborne Illness (formerly Safe Tables Our Priority, or S.T.O.P.), a national non-profit organization dedicated "to prevent[ing] Americans from becoming ill and dying from foodborne illness" by advocating for sound public policy, building public ...