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Salmonella Papaya Outbreak Leads to Papaya Recall

A Papaya Recall is upon us. Guess what? History is repeating itself. The FDA has named Cavi brand whole fresh…

6 years ago

Pet Treat Salmonella Recall

In response to multi-state Salmonella outbreak, Pet Supplies Plus is recalling all of their pig ear products sold at various…

6 years ago

Petting Zoo Ecoli Outbreak – The Danger No One Sees

Petting zoos have become a fun summer activity for kids and adults alike. It connects them with their rural roots…

6 years ago

Could Cyclospora Make a Comeback This Summer?

When an outbreak happens, we have a set list of bacteria we consider and discuss quite often. Between Salmonella, E.…

6 years ago

Salmonella Dog Treats Lead to Outbreak in Humans

The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states and the FDA announced they are investigating a multi-state, multi-drug…

6 years ago

Raw Milk Cheese Leads to Listeria – Recall Initiated

For cheese lovers, a cheese recall is a tragedy. One such dreadful raw milk cheese recall was announced in late…

6 years ago

2-Year-Old Boy Dies in E coli Outbreak Linked to San Diego County Fair

The San Diego County Fair has closed its petting zoo.  Four children have been diagnosed with E. coli infections.  Earlier…

6 years ago

There’s Another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak

The end of the week brought yet another repeat offender - papayas. Yes, there is another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak. Yes,…

6 years ago

Advocate Christ Legionnaires Disease Outbreak

In breaking news, the Illinois Department of Health announced that it is investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to…

6 years ago

3 Eyed Fish Norovirus Outbreak

The Benton-Franklin Health District Food Safety Program announced this week that they investigated a Norovirus outbreak back in February linked…

6 years ago