Social Media Helps ID Spew Source

Karen Hopkin, a researcher focused on the link between restaurant reviews and foodborne illness, dives into an innovative study. She reveals how Columbia University researchers used Yelp reviews to track foodborne illness outbreaks. By searching for keywords like 'vomit,' they uncovered unreported cases and informed the Department of Health. This unique approach not only highlights the power of customer feedback but also enhances public health responses to food safety issues in New York City.