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Food poisoning Coverage

It's against the law to sell regulated foods out of your home like: Meats, fish, eggs, cooked vegetables, products containing cut tomatoes, cut leafy greens, cut melons and sprouts.

Rise in unregulated food complaints sparks Wake County safety campaign

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Because food poisoning and the stomach flu can present with similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell them apart. 

Food poisoning or stomach flu? How to tell the difference

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The norovirus outbreak at Sushi Nine is considered over after no new illnesses were reported in 12 days, according to Wake County Public Health.


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The lawsuit alleges that Austin Freels was so sick he had to leave his wedding rehearsal dinner for the hospital and continued to feel the effects of norovirus throughout his wedding weekend.

Groom who ate at Sushi Nine before rehearsal dinner files lawsuit

The restaurant received 241 complaints against it since the first case of food poisoning was reported at the end of Novemeber. On Thursday, health officials confirmed three cases of norovirus came from the food poisoning outbreak.

<p>HAZMAT TEAM RESPONDED. NO WAS HURT. &gt;&gt; WRAL NEWS HAS LEARNED TODAY THAT THERE ARE NOW 241 COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WHO ATE AT SUSHI 9 SINCE NOVEMBER. 28TH. THAT'S THE DATE. THE FIRST CUSTOMERS BECAME ILL. THAT NUMBER HAS REALLY JUMPED WHEN WE FIRST TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS A WEEK AGO, THAT NUMBER OF CASES WAS 31. NOW AS 241, THE RESTAURANT VOLUNTARILY CLOSED ON DECEMBER 5TH AND REOPENED LAST FRIDAY AFTER INSPECTIONS FROM WAKE COUNTY HEALTH INSPECTORS HEALTH OFFICIALS HAVE NOT YET DETERMINED WHAT CAUSED THIS OUTBREAK SAY IT STARTED AS EARLY AS THE 28TH OF NOVEMBER. ORIGINALLY, THE FIRST CASE WAS REPORTED ON THE 30TH OF NOVEMBER. INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING AT FOOD AND NOROVIRUS. 3 PEOPLE SUBMITTED STOOL SAMPLES THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE. NORA VIRUS CAN BE SPREAD THROUGH SPREAD THROUGH DIRECT CONTACT WITH AN INFECTED PERSON, CONTAMINATED FOOD OR WATER. AND THROUGH CONTAMINATED SURFACES. HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY SUSHI NINE'S OWNERS HAVE BEEN VERY COOPERATIVE AND PROACTIVE WITH THE INVESTIGATION AND OWNER EMAILED ME LAST WEEKEND</p>

Over 200 complaints filed against Sushi Nine in Raleigh

Wake County Environmental services is investigating 140 cases of foodborne illness at Sushi Nine on Western Boulevard.

140 reports of food poisoning after eating at Sushi Nine, forcing temporary closure

For many people, November and December are packed with fabulous family meals and leftovers from those meals. Consumer Reports and 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur share some tips to keep your leftovers fresher for longer.

MOST EXCEPTIONS IN THE STATES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THAT BIG THANKSGIVING MEAL CAN MAKE US A LITTLE TIRED. HE WAS JUST LOOKING MAKES IT ALL THE TIME. BUT IT'S GOOD, RIGHT? HOWEVER, THERE'S ONE THING YOU NEED TO DO NOW. YOU'VE GOT TO PUT AWAY THOSE LEFTOVERS. YEAH, THIS TIME OF YEAR IS ACTUALLY PEAK SEASON FOR FOOD POISONING. 5 ON YOUR SIDE'S KEELY. ARTHUR EXPLAINS HOW BEST TO SAFELY HANDLE THE LEFTOVERS FROM THAT FANTASTIC FEAST. >> IT'S THE NEW WAS SO GOOD. YOU'RE ALREADY THINKING ABOUT MORE TO A COUPLE OF THINGS TO MAKE SURE THOSE LEFTOVERS ARE JUST AS GOOD. THE SECOND TIME AROUND FOODBORNE ILLNESS CAUSING BACTERIA CAN GROW ON OUR FAVORITE LEFTOVERS. IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. SO YOU REALLY NEED TO GET EVERYTHING REFRIGERATED WITHIN 2 HOURS WHEN PACKING UP EXTRAS INSTEAD OF PUTTING THE WHOLE DISH IN THE FRIDGE, SEPARATE FOOD INTO SMALLER PORTIONS. THEY HELP SPEED UP COOLING AND TIGHT. LIDS HELP KEEP AIR OUT. AND IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO EAT IT WITHIN 3 TO 4 DAYS, FREEZE IT. IF YOU WANT TO FREE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE FOODS, THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS GET ALL OF THE AIR OUT FOR ME. THERE'S NOTHING BETTER AT THAT THAN A VACUUM. SEALER TO CAN ACTUALLY FIT MORE FOOD INTO THE FREEZER. BUT YOU CAN ALSO EXTEND THE LIFE OF FROZEN FOOD UP TO A YEAR OR 2. INSTEAD OF JUST A FEW MONTHS. THIS HAMILTON BEACH NEUTER FRESH IS EASY TO USE. IT WAS ALSO ONE OF THE FASTEST VACUUM SEALERS CONSUMER REPORTS TESTED WHICH WILL APPRECIATE IF YOUR CEILING, MULTIPLE BAGS OF FOOD, RICE TO CHANGE. >> ALL RIGHT. ONE THING YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT FRUIT PIES, THEY CAN BE STORED LOOSELY COVERED ON THE COUNTER. IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO EAT IT IN ONE OR 2 DAYS, BUT PUT THAT PUMPKIN PIE IN THE FRIDGE RIGHT NOW AND SAME FOR ANY PIRATE EGGER CUSTARD OR DAIRY BASES, WHICH ARE NORMALLY LIKE THE BEST ONE. BUT I'M CURIOUS, THOUGH, HOW LONG DO YOU WAIT BEFORE YOU? ALRIGHT, I'M DONE WITH THANKSGIVING. LEFTOVERS. I GO FOR MAYBE A COUPLE OF DAYS. MAYBE 3 OF THEM. I ALL RIGHT. THE REST OF IT. MAYBE WE HAVE TO PITCH IN BY THAT POINT. THAT'S KIND OF HOW I AM. BUT THERE ARE THINGS I REALLY LOVE THE MASHED POTATOES PIE. THAT'S GONE RIGHT AWAY. THEY DON'T. THERE'S NO TIME FOR

How to safely store holiday leftovers

For many people, November and December are packed with fabulous family meals and leftovers from those meals. But this time of year, can also be peak season for food poisoning.

Safely store those Thanksgiving holiday leftovers

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Raw foods, especially meat but flour too, can carry bacteria that can cause illness.

IS AND IS NOT MAKING AS IT SORTS THROUGH SOME 1,100 REQUESTS. THAT STORY AT 5:00. >>> NOW, WHAT ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE CONTAINS DANGEROUS BACTERIA? THE FIRST ANSWER FOR MANY OF US IS THE BATHROOM. AS MONICA LIBERTY FOUND OUT, THE KITCHEN IS RIGHT UP THERE, TOO. >> Reporter:  BY NOW, WE SHOULD ALL KNOW THAT OUR HANDS ARE ONE OF THE MAIN WAYS BACTERIA SPREAD, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU THINK OF ALL THE THINGS YOU TOUCH, APPLIANCE HANDLES, THINGS AS SIMPLE AS SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS, EVEN YOUR FAUCET. THAT'S WHY THE MESSAGE TO WASH YOUR HAND IS SO CONSTANT. YOU KNOW, THERE ARE OTHER WAYS THAT GERMS MAKE THEIR WAY INTO YOUR KITCHEN THAT YOU PROBABLY HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF, AND SOME CAN CAUSE FOOD POISONING. CHICKEN, BEEF, SEAFOOD, ANYTHING THAT COMES IN CONTACT WITH ANY OF IT, THE KNIFE, SPOON, CUTTING BOARD, OF COURSE, SHOULD BE WASHED WITH HOT SOAPY WATER EVER TIME. >> THE JUICES THAT COLLECT ON CUTTING BOARDS CAN CONTAIN ECOLI AND OTHER DANGEROUS BACTERIA THAT CAN LEAVE YOU'RE USELY ILL. YOU CAN WASH IT DOWN WITH WATER, BUT TO GET THEM REALLY CLEAN, USE 1 TABLE SPOON OF UNSCENTED LIQUID BLEACH AND A GALLON OF WATER. >> Reporter: AFTER RINSING, AIR- TRY OR PAT WITH PAPER TOWELS. THINK THE SAME WITH RAW MEATS AND SEAFOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR. THEY CAN DRIP AND CONTAMINATE FOOD STORED BELOW. IT'S BEST TO SEAL THEM IN PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS, AND STORE THEM ON THE BOTTOM SHELF. HE WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CLEANED YOUR FRIDGE ANYWAY? ANOTHER WAY TO SLOW GROWTH, KEEP THE TEMPERATURE AT 37 DEGREES. THE FREEZER SHOULD BE NO HIGHER THAN 0. MANY DON'T KNOW RAW FLOUR CAN CARRY SALMONELLA AND ECOLI. THE PATHOGENS CAN TAKE THEIR WAY FROM ANIMAL WASTE ON THE FARM THROUGH THE MILLING PROCESS. SO ANOTHER REASON TO RESIST THE URGE TO TASTE BATTER OR DOUGH BEFORE THEY'RE THOROUGHLY BAKED. IF YOU'RE LIKE ME AND USE YOUR PHONE AND TABLET FOR RECIPES, THEY, TOO, CAN PICK UP CONTAMINANTS FROM RAW INGREDIENTS. MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS WARBLE YOUR HANDS BETWEEN COOKING AND

Kitchen contamination another reason to keep soap and water handy

Of course your bathroom has dangerous bacteria, but so does the kitchen.