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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Listeria Caramel Apples: What We Have Learned
Food Safety,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 12, 2018
Halloween is getting closer, which means that it’s time for unfounded rumors on Facebook. That’s right: fall is barely here, it’s still basically summer, and yet someone on your newsfeed is already gearing up to share a story about Halloween… read more
Johnson County Ham Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 5, 2018
Ham is a firm family favorite and a vital component of any delicious sandwich. The list is endless for dishes made delightful with the help of trusted ham. Loved by generations of Americans, it has become a staple part of… read more
Largest Listeria Outbreak Over
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 24, 2018
Some 1,000 people in South Africa have fallen ill over the past year in the largest outbreak of listeriosis in history. Nearly 200 people have died as of the beginning of April. Now, health officials have announced the likely cause… read more
How are Food Poisoning Outbreaks Investigated?
Bacillus,Botulism,Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Hep A,Legionella,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio,Yersinia | August 16, 2018
Public health and regulatory officials respond to foodborne disease outbreaks much the same way that police officers respond to crime. They must work swiftly, collecting as much helpful information in the smallest amount of time possible in order to take… read more
Campylobacter,E. coli,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 15, 2018
Lists are great organizational tools that people use all the time in order to maintain the highest level of productivity and avoid duplicating mistakes. We make to-do lists, grocery lists, birthday lists, tasks lists, New Year’s Resolutions lists, and more…. read more
I Kid You Not, Goats Carry Bacteria
E. coli,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 14, 2018
People keep animals for many reasons. On the topic of goats, reasons might include to help out with yardwork, provide food for the family, or as a family pet. In my household, we have goats for all of the above…. read more
Oh, We Are Halfway There – A Mid-Year Recapping of Salmonella and E. coli Outbreaks
Campylobacter,E. coli,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
Food in all its unique manifestations is meant to be enjoyed, whether it is a delectable dish such as Coq Au Vin with all its complex flavors all the way to the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich. However, when… read more
The Scoop on Poop: Why Your Fecal Matter Matters
Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio | June 23, 2018
When a tummy ache becomes serious enough that your over-the-counter treatments and home remedies are just not doing the trick, it might be time to see a doctor. If you find yourself in a doctor’s office or emergency room as… read more
Why Identifying What Caused Your Food Poisoning is Important
Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Food Safety,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio | June 23, 2018
The CDC estimates each year about 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses, and of those cases, 38 million causes of those foodborne illnesses are unknown or unspecified. They also report that 3,000 people die each year from food… read more
“Bologna” the Cause for Worst Foodborne Outbreak in History
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 4, 2018
South Africa is experiencing the world’s largest known Listeria outbreak. The latest reports comment that, “[a]s of May 21, 2018, a total of 1,034 cases and 204 deaths from all provinces across the country were reported by the NICD since January 1,… read more