From researchers from the University of Leicester, in England: "The juices from bagged chopped salad leaves can increase the risk of salmonella, a pathogen that’s one of the most common causes of food poisoning, say the authors of a new study." Link to news story
IWasPoisoned.com is very pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus to our advisory team. With over three decades experience, Dr. Jaykus is one of the preeminent food safety scientists working today. She is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences at North Carolina State University, with an associate appointment in the Department of Microbiology. Her educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as degrees in Food Science from Purdue University. Dr. Jaykus’ current research focuses on food virology (that is, the study of viruses in food and food systems); development of molecular methods for foodborne pathogen detection; application of quantitative risk assessment in food safety; and understanding the ecology of pathogens in foods. This work will go towards the continuing goal in food sciences to better understand foodborne illness and its prevention. In addition to her credentials in education and research, Dr. Jaykus is currently serving as the scientific director of the USDA-NIFA Food Virology Collaborative. Known as NoroCORE, the Collaborative is a consortium of academic institutions with representation from researchers and regulators affiliated with state and federal governments, as well as members from relevant industrial sectors. We look forward to working with Dr. Jaykus and welcome her to our Advisory Board. Her guidance and expertise will advance the quality and effectiveness of our surveillance and response to foodborne illness outbreaks.
Food Safety News just ran a great article on Iowa's new food safety hotline initiative. I was asked to comment on behalf of IWasPoisoned - . Looks like a great program, well done to Iowa State.
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) conference, held in St. Louis, MO, from July 31st to August 3rd, 2016, was a significant event for our team at Iwaspoisoned.com to participate in. The IAFP, known for its dedication to the advancement of food safety, provided a comprehensive platform for professionals from various sectors to converge and discuss the latest trends, research, and challenges in food protection.
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Attending the Food Safety Summit in Rosemont, IL, on May 15th, 2016, was a notable experience for the Iwaspoisoned.com team. Renowned for its focus on the latest advancements and strategies in food safety, the summit offered a unique opportunity for us to engage with a wide spectrum of food safety professionals and industry leaders.
A great article written about iwaspoisoned.com! A northern Ohio health official says people who like to dine out should visit a website called Iwaspoisoned.com which allows visitors to post and read food poisoning reports...
Another great article mentioning our crowdsourcing site. Chipotle Mexican Grill closed its more than 2,000 restaurants for four hours on Monday to hold a "virtual" town hall meeting with its employees about steps it said it was taking to improve food safety and regain consumers' trust. "People will come back," Steve Ells, the company's founder and co-chief executive, told more than 50,000 employees, who were connected to Chipotle's Denver headquarters via video. Emphasizing his faith in that statement, he said the company had no intention of slowing its growth this year.
A new article about Iwaspoisoned.com! The crowdsoucing site iwaspoisoned.com has collected thousands of reports of foodborne illnesses from individuals across the United States since 2009 and is expanding with a custom alert service for state health departments. .
Chipotle apologized today and vows to become 'the safest place to eat', which raises the question: Where IS the safest place to eat? We analyzed our data for the top 50 fast food chains in the US for 2015, and here’s who identified with the lowest rate of reports: Baskin-Robbins Church's Chicken Einstein Bros. Bagels Jimmy John's Papa Murphy's Well done to these restaurants for making it to the top 5. Link to the press release
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