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McDonalds E. coli Outbreak, 49 Sick and 1 Death
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 22, 2024
Today a new outbreak has been announced by the CDC linked to the ever-popular fast food chain, McDonalds. So far, 49 people are sick in 10 states, and one person has died. Here is everything we know about this McDonalds… read more
FDA Announces New Outbreak. Could There Be E. coli In Spinach Again?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Could we see another outbreak of E. coli in spinach this year? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak this week. While many FDA investigated outbreaks are never linked back to a specific food… read more
Public Health Officials Announce Uptick of E. coli in Josephine County
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Last week, public health officials announced an uptick in local cases of E. coli in Josephine County Oregon. Little information is available, but the issue is serious enough to issue a public alert to help residents stay safe while they… read more
E.coli Found in Raw Milk in Lancaster PA
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 2, 2024
Raw milk contaminated with E.coli bacteria has been found at 14 stores in Lancaster County and southcentral Pennsylvania and should be thrown away immediately, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture. Milk sold between Aug. 5 to 12 by Leola-based Meadow View Jerseys has been found to be contaminated with the… read more
E. coli,Our Blog,Salmonella,Staphyloccocous | August 27, 2024
It is so easy to get wrapped up in household chores and just toss a used sponge into the bottom of the sink and forget it until the next use. I have been guilty of it and I am sure… read more
Don’t Make the Viral Sink Drink
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | August 24, 2024
Some trends just leave me shaking my head and wondering where we are headed as a nation with the world at our fingertips. There is apparently a trend where people are making a viral “sink drink” which led me to… read more
History of E. coli in Ground Beef
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024
With a recent outbreak associated with E. coli in ground beef and several recent recalls, it is a good time to explore the connection between E. coli and ground beef and uncover the long history between the pathogen and food…. read more
Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar Linked to E. coli Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024
King County Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar in Seattle Washington. Two people sickened with the same strain of E. coli bacteria reported becoming sick after eating food from Wonder Coffee… read more
How Does E. coli Make You Sick?
E. coli,Our Blog | July 30, 2024
Grilling season is upon us and we all try to ensure the health and safety of our family and friends when cooking out. Today we would like to delve into the idea of how does Ecoli makes people sick… read more
What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
E. coli,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Our Blog | July 27, 2024
What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome? Perhaps someone you know and love has been diagnosed with this syndrome and now you need to know all of the details. I personally didn’t know what this was until recently and came upon it… read more