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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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
Can You Tell if Someone Has Food Poisoning Just By Looking at Their Face?
Botulism,E. coli,Hep A,Listeria,Norovirus,Salmonella | June 4, 2018
Some of you may have heard of the myth that a person can tell if someone has food poisoning just by looking at their face. You may have heard them comment that this person “looks green” – alluding to cartoon… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2018
A New York creamery that sold raw milk and cheese laced with Listeria monocytogenes caused a fatal outbreak in 2017, sickening eight people and killing two. A federal court has shuttered the company in response. The Breakdown Acting on behalf of… read more