Other-important-pathogens-and-bacteria
Histamine forming bacteria
2024-04-01
In this article, we will explore the types of food that commonly lead to histamine food poisoning, the causes, symptoms of histamine food poisoning, prevention methods, the bacteria that produce histamine, why the histidine decarboxylation reaction occurs in bacteria, the fact that heating food does not eliminate histamine once it's formed, and the misconception that fish is the only cause of this issue.
Cronobacter sakazakii
2024-03-18
In this article, let's unravel the mystery of Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacterium that's causing concern due to its sneaky way of contaminating infant formula. We'll tackle why this particular germ is worrisome for babies and also discuss the dos and don'ts when preparing baby formula, all from the viewpoint of keeping those tiny tots safe.