food poisoning

Contains fifteen essays in which the authors debate issues related to food-borne illnesses, discussing the threat of mad cow disease, terrorism, genetically modified foods, irradiation, federal inspection, and other topics.

A doctor must battle with red tape and corruption in the medical community and the meat industry after his daughter is infected with E.coli.

Provides an overview of the dangers of food poisoning and foodborne diseases, drawing on case studies to examine the diseases caused by ingesting unsafe foods and what government agencies do to protect the food supply.

Provides information about food poisoning, explaining its causes, diagnosis, and treatment, and offering advice on precautions individuals and the public can take to avoid becoming ill from food.

In Pittsburgh in 1933, sixth-grader Mike Costa notices a connection between several strange occurrences, but the only way he can find out the truth about what's happening is to be nice to the class bully. Includes historical facts.

Presents diverse opinions on such topics as: Is our food supply safe?; Chemicals and food production; Irradiating foods; Seafood safety; and, Organic farming and biotechnology.

Identifies and describes various types of food poisoning, discusses symptoms, treatments, and recovery, and provides informamtion about food safety.

Provides information about how to keep food safe including diagrams, photos, refrigerator and cleanliness rules as well as some amazing food facts.

Explains what foodborne illness are, how they spread, and how they can be prevented.

Describes the causes of food poisoning, its symptoms and treatments, and the importance of food safety practices.