The Daily publishes reports on "priority" violations — those that could "directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne illness." ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Nationally reported incidents of foodborne illness caused by E. coli bacteria have increased consumers' awareness of the importance of proper food handling and thorough cooking, ...

Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Scores for retail food establishments ...

Consumers also have to a role to play to help ensure that the food they eat is free from harmful microorganisms.

The Joplin Globe publishes summaries of routine and follow-up inspections performed by the Joplin Health Department. Businesses that are inspected either pass or fail based on violations found during ...

About 20% of restaurants and other food-handling facilities ... except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Other common violations included: Improper handwashing. Improper storage of food ...