Foodborne Illnesses: Bacteria
What is Foodborne Illness? Foodborne illness often shows itself as flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever. Often people may not recognize that the illness is caused by...
Author: Daniel Lee McKamy
Food Irradiation
New types of harmful bacteria or evolving forms of older ones that can cause serious illness have led scientists to develop technologies that can help safeguard the nation’s food supply. A...
Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses
Viral Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis means inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. Viral gastroenteritis is an infection caused by a variety of viruses that result in vomiting...
Botulism
What is Botulism? Botulism is a food poisoning caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. C. botulinum and its spores are everywhere. It is prevalent in soil and water...
Food Safety Answers for College Students
Is it safe to eat pizza that was left out overnight? Will I get sick if I eat a hamburger that is still pink inside? College students living away from home for the first time may be looking for...
Food Safety for Travelers Going Abroad
Whether on vacation or on business, no one wants to get sick when traveling abroad. The main source of infection is contaminated food or water. High-risk destinations are the developing countries of...
Starting a Food Business: Product, Process, & Packaging Analysis & Development
Product Analysis & Development You may know the ingredients used and how it is made, but there is other information about the product you need before deciding to start a food business: The pH...
Starting a Food Business: Developing a Market Strategy & a Business Plan
One of the first steps in developing a successful food business is to develop a market strategy and a business plan. The Market Strategy Visit potential retail sites, observe and take notes on...
Starting a Food Business: An Overview
Do you have a food product that you have developed yourself or an old family recipe that other people enjoy so much they encourage you to sell it and become rich? Are you ready to take the first...