Restaurant and Staff Characteristics Related to Practices that Could Contribute to Cross-Contamination.

Foodborne illness is a persistent public health concern in the U.S.; over 800 foodborne illness outbreaks are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) annually.

Evaluation of Data Sources for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Surveillance in New York City.

Context: Carbon monoxide (CO) exposure can be life-threatening. Suspected and confirmed cases of CO poisoning warranting health care in New York City (NYC) are reportable to the NYC Poison Control Center (PCC).

Objectives: We evaluated 4 hospital-based sources of CO surveillance data to identify ways to improve data capture and reporting.

Observed Potential Cross-Contamination in Retail Delicatessens.

Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is a persistent public health concern in the United States and is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness. Cross-contamination of L. monocytogenes (between contaminated and uncontaminated equipment, food, and hands) is common in delicatessens and likely plays a role in the foodborne illness associated with retail deli meats.

Cardiovascular Health Risk Behaviors by Occupation in the NYC Labor Force.

Objective: We explored associations between occupation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk behaviors including: attempted weight loss, physical activity, smoking, and restaurant meal and sugary beverage consumption.

Methods: We used NYC Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013 to 2014 data, and coded free-text, occupational question responses using 2010 US Census Bureau Classification. CVD risk behaviors were compared across occupational categories, using regression to adjust for demographics.

Retail Deli Characteristics Associated with Sanitizing Solution Concentrations.

Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is commonly found in retail delicatessen environments. Proper types and concentrations of sanitizers must be used to eliminate this pathogen from surfaces and reduce the consumer's risk for infection. In 2012, the Environmental Health Specialists Network of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention completed a study on practices in retail delis that can help prevent cross-contamination and growth of L.