Food Contamination and Poisoning

What to Know About Food Poisoning When Traveling

Whether you’re traveling off-the-beaten path or staying at a high-end resort, paying attention to how food is prepared and handled can help keep you safe.

By Perri Klass M.D.

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Chomps Recalls Beef and Turkey Sticks Over ‘Pieces of Metal’ Complaints

The snack sticks included in the recall were packaged at a single facility in Idaho from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23, the company said.

By Aimee Ortiz

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Food Safety Jeopardized by Onslaught of Funding and Staff Cuts

The Trump administration halted some food testing and shut down a committee studying bacteria in infant formula. Earlier funding cutbacks under the Biden administration now threaten state labs and inspectors.

By Christina Jewett

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Shakes Sold to Nursing Homes Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The frozen supplemental drinks have been linked to an outbreak of listeria that has killed at least 11 people and hospitalized 37.

By Amanda Holpuch