Tag: Bacteria

Affected foods include various sizes of Kroger and Food Lion brand super sweet corn, mixed greens, carrots, Kroger and Food Lion brand super sweet corn, green beans and green peas.

Frozen vegetables made by Kroger and Food Lion recalled across the US over fears products are contaminated with listeria bacteria that can lead to MISCARRIAGES

By Merry
Flesh-eating bacteria have killed five people in Tampa Bay and authorities have warned residents not to enter the sea with cuts or abrasions on their skin

Five people in Tampa Bay are killed by flesh-eating bacteria as officials warn locals NOT to enter sea with any cuts or grazes on their skin

By Jacky
A new study of wristbands, sampled from 20 randomly selected participants, found that up to 60% harbored E. coli bacteria. Above is a sample of the straps tested: rubber (top left), fabric (bottom left), metal (top right) and plastic (bottom right)

Apple Watch and Fitbit wristbands are ‘hotbeds’ for harmful bacteria, study reveals

By Jacky
The Connecticut Department of Health confirmed two deaths in July from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium that enters the body when you eat raw or undercooked shellfish but can also infect open wounds.

Two people in Connecticut die from bacteria found in raw oysters

By Merry
On Friday, all 39 migrants aboard the Bibby Stockholm boat were evacuated, just four days after the first 15 men boarded it. Legionella bacteria, which can cause a type of pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease if inhaled, was discovered in the barge's water supply.

What is legionella and how dangerous is it? Bibby Stockholm barge found to contain the bacteria

By Merry
Fury at ‘incompetent’ Home Office as migrant barge put out of action by Legionella discovery

Outrage mounts against ‘inefficient’ Home Office as migrant barge rendered inactive by Legionella finding

By Eric
Newsletter Thursday evening: Tragedy hits crowded beach

Friday evening news briefing: Migrants removed from Bibby Stockholm barge after bacteria found

By Jacky
Migrants removed from Bibby Stockholm barge after bacteria found

Migrants removed from Bibby Stockholm barge after bacteria found

By Jacky
Home cook left 'disgusted' after trying viral wooden spoon cleaning trick

Dr Karl reveals whether wooden spoons are safe to use – and the ‘truth’ behind bacteria lurking under the surface

By Jacky
His ring finger was amputated in an attempt to save his hand (pictured left)

I suffered a small cut on my hands, it almost KILLED me after flesh eating bacteria left holes in my hand.

By Merry
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