Foodborne illnesses are a continuing problem in the U.S., but labs that are supposed to detect the presence of pathogens aren’t up to snuff, according to a new report. The analysis, presented at the 113th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, revealed worrisome gaps in the ability of food laboratories to detect or rule out the presence of ...

Title: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog FoodCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/16/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2008 12:00:00 AM

SELF's on-call doctor, Harry Lodge, M.D., gets to the bottom of all your big health questions. This month, Dr. Lodge looks at creamy, raw egg-based beverages. The majority of eggs are safe, so I wouldn't worry too much about drinking egg-white cocktails. Is there a small chance that salmonella could be lurking? Yes, but small.

The owner of a Las Vegas eatery at the center of a Salmonella outbreak said Friday he does not plan to reopen the restaurant at its current location.

By Michelle RindelsAPA new report shows 200 people reported food poisoning symptoms after dining at one of Las Vegas' most popular restaurants about a block off the Strip. Southern Nevada Health District data released Friday show the salmonella outbreak at the Firefly restaurant in late April was more extensive than previously thought. An earlier report showed nearly 90 people sick. Officials...