What causes foodborne illness in families and how can I spot risky foods? Ryan Plamann, MD, pediatrician at Mile Bluff Medical Center, explains common sources — contaminated produce, raw meat, eggs, and shellfish — and factors that raise risk like cross-contamination and improper storage. He references recent cyclospora concerns, discusses lettuce-linked outbreaks, and reviews why careful washing, separating raw foods, and proper refrigeration reduce household risk.
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The Doc Is In: Food Safety Tips
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Ryan Plamann, MD
As a pediatrician, Dr. Plamann enjoys taking care of children from birth through the teenage years. Seeing his young patients develop, grow, and learn through all stages of their young lives is very rewarding.
When providing care, Dr. Plamann treats every patient as individual. Coming down to the level of a child is key to helping them understand their care and keeping them calm in a potentially stressful environment. When children are younger, Dr. Plamann works with parents to determine the best course of treatment for their child.
As a father, Dr. Plamann thinks about how he would want his own children taken care of and gives his young patients and their families only the best in pediatric care.