Copper

Copper Can Destroy Norovirus; Scientist Suggests We Replace All Our Doorknobs

By Justin Caba | May 29, 2013 12:36 PM EDT

A study conducted in the UK suggests copper surfaces are effective in stopping the spread of the dangerous norovirus.

Raw Oysters

Raw Oyster Pasteurization Cuts Viral Food Poisoning Risk

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 30, 2013 06:20 PM EDT

A new study suggests that electron beam pasteurization can increase the safety of eating raw oysters by killing pathogenic noroviruses and hepatitis A.

Carnival Fascination

Carnival Fails Health Inspection: What Are CDC Standards for Cruise Vessels?

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 11, 2013 07:54 PM EDT

The cruise ship Carnival Fascination failed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health inspection, with transgressions like the presence on board of live flies, food waste, a cockroach, and a staff member with gastroenteritis.

New Strain of Norovirus Spreads Around the World

By Kate Kelland | Jan 09, 2013 08:33 AM EST

A new strain of the winter vomiting disease norovirus has spread to France, New Zealand and Japan from Australia and is overtaking all others to become the dominant strain in Britain.

UK Norovirus Sickness Cases Reach Over 1.1 Million

By Kate Kelland | Jan 02, 2013 09:28 AM EST

There have been 3,877 laboratory-confirmed cases of norovirus in Britain this winter, 72 percent higher than the number of cases reported at the same point last year.

Passengers on Two Christmas Cruises Fall Ill Due to Possible Norovirus Infection

By Amber Moore | Dec 31, 2012 04:21 PM EST

CDC announced that 400 people aboard two cruises in the Caribbean have fallen ill.

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Food Poisoning Can Be Transmitted Through Restaurant Plates, Even if Washed

By Makini Brice | Dec 21, 2012 03:35 PM EST

Researchers have found that the washing methods used by restaurants may not significantly reduce contamination of the norovirus.

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