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Bacillus cereus bacteria

Preventing Foodborne Illness: Bacillus cereus

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September 28, 2015

Ingesting foods contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria can lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Though B. cereus is commonly found in many types of fresh and processed foods, proper cooking, handling, and storage can ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Illness, Keith R. Schneider, Rachael Silverberg, Renée Goodrich Schneider
Figure 1. Transmission electron micrograph of norovirus particles Credit: CDC/ Charles D. Humphrey

Preventing Foodborne Illness: Norovirus


August 27, 2015

If you have ever had the stomach flu, norovirus was likely the culprit. Norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States and is transmitted through direct person-to-person contact or contaminated objects and food. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Aswathy Sreedharan, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Illness, Keith R. Schneider, Melissa K. Jones, Rachael Silverberg, Renée Goodrich Schneider

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