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Barf Blog – A great resource on why we should reconsider Sprouts

Bill Marler

Persons who are at high risk for complications from foodborne illness should probably not eat raw sprouts, according to an article in the current issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, CDC’s peer-reviewed journal, which tracks new and reemerging infectious diseases worldwide. Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:-. Cronquist, K.

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What do you need to know about Salmonella during an Outbreak

Bill Marler

But globally, typhoid fever continues to be a significant problem, with an estimated 12-33 million cases occurring annually. 2006), article abstract and paid-access to full-text available online at [link] 8. Varma, Jay K., 12-16 (Oct. Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis. Pickering, pp. 581–584 (27 th ed. 1870-78 (Aug.

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Back to School With Chris Derico, SNA President

Foodservice Equipment Reports

To find out the latest happenings in K-12 foodservice, FER recently checked in with Chris Derico, child nutrition director for Barbour County Schools, Philippi, W.Va. It’s back to school for students. He also serves as the 2023-2024 president of the School Nutrition Association.

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Another frozen berry Hepatitis A outbreak – this time New Zealand

Bill Marler

There are 12 hepatitis A infections from eating frozen berries in New Zealand. 12] Food-related outbreaks are usually associated with contamination of food during preparation by a HAV-infected food handler. [13] Articles available online at [link]. . [2] 12] Id.; Full text of article available at [link]. . [16]

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What we need to know about Acute Kidney Failure – hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) – caused by E. coli with Outbreaks in Arkansas and Canada

Bill Marler

In the article by Gagnadouz, et al, (Clinical Nephrology, 1996) 29 children were evaluated 15-25 years after the acute phase of HUS. Only 10 of the 29 children were normal, 12 had hypertension, 3 had chronic renal failure and 4 had end stage renal disease (65.5%). link] [8] Makris, K., & Spanou, L. Dobilienė, D.,

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Equipping Educational Foodservice: What to Consider

The NAFEM Show

Students today, from K-12 to college and universities, have high expectations around their foodservice and dining experiences. Consideration 7: Sustainability According to Energy Star, K-12 school districts nationwide spend over $8 billion annually on energy costs. More than 30 percent of those costs go to waste.

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Revitalizing school dining: The impact of cafeteria designs on student wellness

LTI, Inc.

Flashback for a moment to K-12 – school lunch was the real deal (and still is). Read the full article here. Efficient designs in educational dining facilities help to encourage healthy habits and improves serving line flow. It’s that cherished time for kids to chat, chow down and recharge before heading back to class.