A mysterious ‘supplement’ with a viral following has been linked to salmonella — and the outbreak is still spreading

Kratom is an opioid derived from a plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be consumed in pills, powder, or tea. On Thursday, the CDC issued its third warning in a month that the drug, often called an “herbal supplement,” had been linked to salmonella, bringing the total number of sick people to 87. It’s […]

Salmonella WARNING: Stomach cramps are a sign as ‘worrying’ outbreak emerges

Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning in humans, leading to diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting, according to the NHS. Other signs and symptoms to watch out for include stomach cramps, bloody stools, fevers, headaches and feeling sick to the stomach. Symptoms usually last for between four and seven days. After eating an infectious dose of […]

Pregnant women, OAPs & babies can now safely eat runny eggs 30 years after salmonella fear

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said its revised advice that those vulnerable to infection could now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs produced under the British Lion Code of Practice followed a thorough review of new scientific evidence.  It had previously advised that vulnerable groups should not eat runny eggs because they could contain […]

Food poisoning warning: Can eggs still infect YOU with salmonella?

Eggs have been the focus of much attention this week after the news that 700,000 contaminated Dutch eggs had been distributed to the UK. It’s thought that consuming the eggs – contaminated with the pesticide fipronil – could harm people’s kidneys, liver and thyroid glands. According to the Food Standards Agency, it is very unlikely […]