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Minnesota Cyclospora Outbreak

An outbreak of cyclospora in bagged salads sold at Aldi, Walmart, and Hy-Vee grocery stores has now sickened 206 people…

5 years ago

Jewel-Osco Cyclospora Bagged Salads Recall

Unfortunately another loved grocery chain has been affected by the latest Cyclospora outbreak. Here's what we know about the Jewel-Osco…

5 years ago

Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Illinois – Investigation Pointing to Bagged Lettuce

Cyclospora strikes again.  Bagged lettuces are the source, says the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  A joint outbreak…

5 years ago

Iowa Hardest Hit Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Lettuce

Iowa is among the hardest hit of Cyclospora outbreak cases amid a multistate outbreak linked to bagged salad mix containing…

5 years ago

Compost Food Safety

It’s planting season at my house. Mint and scallions are in; carrots are starting to sprout; the celery I planted…

5 years ago

Don’t Bleach Produce, People!

These days people are looking for ways to protect themselves and their families from harmful germs.  Now, more than ever,…

5 years ago

Death Reported in Backyard Chickens Salmonella Outbreak

As of the writing of this article, 465 people in 42 (yes 42) states have become infected with Salmonella linked…

5 years ago

Cutting Board Food Safety

What sort of cutting boards are the safest in terms of food safety? I have a friend who claims that…

5 years ago

Swan Bros Raw Milk Campylobacter Food Poisoning

Oklahoma is undergoing a statewide recall for raw milk products produced by Swan Bros. Dairy, Inc.. At this time, there…

5 years ago

The Latest CDC Foodborne Report

In a world filled with dangers, sometimes we put food safety on the back burner. Unfortunately, this can lead to…

5 years ago