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Multistate Listeria Outbreaks Cause 26 Hospitalizations, 1 Death
Multiple Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks have recently emerged involving deli meat, cheese, and enoki mushrooms, along with an unknown food source. With 26 hospitalizations and 1 death across the U.S., the CDC warns people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system to take additional precautions. The CDC has reported a total
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Pathogen Monitoring in Agriculture: Ensuring Safe Irrigation Water
Pathogen contamination in agricultural water sources poses a significant risk to crop safety and human health. Safe irrigation water is essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of crops, as contaminated water can transfer harmful pathogens to plants and, subsequently, to consumers. By implementing effective pathogen detection techniques, farmers and stakeholders can proactively address the
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From Bacteria to Viruses: The Different Pathogens Lurking in Our Water
Water is a vital resource for all living organisms, but it can also serve as a breeding ground for various disease-causing pathogens. Understanding these pathogens and their risks is crucial for safeguarding water supplies and preventing waterborne diseases. Salmonella Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that poses a significant risk to public health. It is
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Water Quality Considerations for Preparing Baby Formulas
When it comes to our babies, we all want what’s best for them. This is especially true when it comes to nutrition. However, we have to take into account that the baby’s gut is not as strong as ours. We should be careful what we feed our babies. This rule applies to their formula as
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The True Value of Safe Water: World Water Day
Safe Water is much more important than its Cost How valuable is safe water to you? You may take it for granted, especially if you’ve never tried living without it. But how about for those people who have to walk miles just to fetch some decent water? World Water Day reminds us of the true
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Focusing on Water Pollution as We Celebrate Pollution Prevention Week
Water is essential for life. A person could survive for up to three weeks without food, but they would only last three days without water. With that said, access to clean drinking water is of utmost importance. However, the finite nature of drinking water makes it quite difficult for people to have access to water.
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The Importance of Water Quality in Food Safety
There is a close relationship between water quality and food safety, for food production often involves the use of water. In the food industry, water is a critical resource. Water isn’t solely used as an ingredient, it is utilized in various stages of food production and or preparation. In essence, food preparation and processing require
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