The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
Category: Food Contamination and Poisoning
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FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
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Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce as Cyclospora Outbreak Wanes?
The New York Times – On the Runway:
As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history wanes, experts weigh in on whether iceberg and other fresh produce are still a risk.
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Even the Rich Can’t Escape Cyclospora, Ticks, Heat Waves and Other Summer Scourges
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
With heat waves throttling the Northeast, lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard and cyclospora in our salads, not even the rich can escape the impact of climate change.
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Tips to Avoid Stomach Trouble When You Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
Some people have guts of steel, while others are … a little more sensitive. Here are tips for preventing stomach discomfort and motion sickness on trips.
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Man Files $7 Million Lawsuit Over Family’s Food Poisoning Deaths at All-Inclusive Resort
The New York Times – Travel:
A Canadian family of four fell ill after eating at an all-inclusive resort’s buffet in late 2023, leading to the deaths of the mother and oldest son.
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Restaurant Pushes Back on Blame of Calamari for Athlete’s Illness
The New York Times – Sports:
The squid dish got caught up in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament as just the latest example of food taking the blame for an athlete’s illness.