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Food Poisoning

Scratched Surfaces May Trap Bacteria During Food Processing
Studies examine new countertop materials, cleaners to cut contamination

Molecule Keeps Bacteria Like Salmonella in Check
Finding could also fight other pathogens before they develop resistance to antibiotics

New Test Scans Beef for Mad Cow Disease
Method enables real-time identification of contaminated tissue, study says

FDA Expands Pepper Warning in Salmonella Outbreak
Second tainted sample found at another farm in Mexico; serrano and jalapeno peppers from that country are now suspect

FDA Clears U.S. Hot Peppers in Salmonella Outbreak
Tainted jalapeno sample traced back to Mexican farm, agency announces

Peppers Picked as Salmonella Culprit
FDA says tainted jalapeno sample from Mexican farm found in Texas packing plant

FDA Says It’s Safe to Eat Tomatoes
Salmonella outbreak may be winding down; peppers remain suspect

Salmonella Sickness Toll Climbs to 1,148
42 states now reporting illnesses; source still elusive

Health Tip: Keep Your Kitchen Clean
Suggestions to limit germs

Salmonella Illnesses Now Top 1,000
Health officials add hot peppers and cilantro as suspect foods, along with tomatoes

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