#HealthTalk with Mareya Ibrahim
In light of the recent salmonella outbreak, Mareya shared her tips on how to eat clean and information on foodborne illness.
- Have you all heard the news about the salmonella melon recall? Mareya, can you fill us in on the latest?? @EatCleanerFood #HealthTalk
- @EverydayHealth Salmonella Melon Recall Update: Over 140 affected, 30 hospitalized, 2 deaths. Cantaloupe recall last year too #HealthTalk
- RT @EatcleanerFood: @EverydayHealth Last year's cantaloupe recall killed 30, so there is a lot of sensitivity to this one #HealthTalk
@EverydayHealth I see recalls on the news but I'm sure there is a website too #HealthTalk- Q1: How do you find out about food recall?
- RT @EverydayHealth: We have a widget at eatcleaner.com with updates from @consumerbell @stopfoodborneillness has info too #HealthTalk
@EverydayHealth A1: I always find out about recalls through social media and news providers. #HealthTalk- RT @EverydayHealth We also partner with @foodsafetynews and they have a blog with updates. Important to stay on top of recalls #HealthTalk
- RT @EverydayHealth: Q1: You can take the recall widget from our site at eatcleaner.com and copy onto your own site or blog #HealthTalk
- Q2: How does contaminated food affect my health?
- RT @EverydayHealth:Q2: How does contaminated food affect my health? Mild to severe reactions - nausea to severe health disorders #HealthTalk
- @EverydayHealth I believe it messes up your intestinal bacteria and makes you sick. #HealthTalk
- RT @EverydayHealth: E.coli has recently been linked to colon cancer. It can also cause kidney failure and paralysis. #recall #HealthTalk
- RT @EverydayHealt Children, pregnant women, elderly & lowered immune systems are at most risk of severe foodborne illness effect #HealthTalk
- Q3: What should I do if food or drinks I buy are recalled?
- RT @EverydayHealth: Return to where you purchased them immediately Q3: What should I do if food or drinks I buy are recalled? #HealthTalk
- RT @EverydayHealth: Return recalled products vs. throwing them away. Get a refund and apprise vendor to avoid further issues #HealthTalk
- Q4: How does contaminated food affect my health?
It can kill you. NEXT! RT @EverydayHealth: Q4: How does contaminated food affect my health? #HealthTalk- @thisisntann In the worst case scenario, it can. All the more reason to #eatclean and understand food recall, right? #HealthTalk
- RT @EverydayHealth: You may not realize but recalls happen almost daily. Always a good idea to check the widget before you bite! #HealthTalk
- RT @EatcleanerFood: Proper handling, storage and washing of fresh produce is key. Our wallet guide helps make it easy to do #HealthTalk
