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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 22, 2024
When heading out to a nice dinner, regardless who accompanies you when ordering seafood, you want to make sure you are getting what you have paid for. Today, we look at the difference in imitation versus real crab meat, especially… read more
New Study on Salmonella Illnesses from Ground Beef Shows Socioeconomic Impact
Our Blog,Salmonella | August 21, 2024
A new study on ground beef related Salmonella illnesses indicates potential socioeconomic impacts on those illnesses. An estimated 1.35 million Salmonella infections causing 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths occur in the United States each year. Food is the most common… read more
A History of Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs, Fruit, and Vegetables
Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2024
A history of Cyclospora in fresh herbs, fruit, and veggies is a long one. In fact, the first recorded appearance of Cyclospora in food occurred in raspberries. With a large Cyclospora outbreak in North Carolina with no known source affecting… read more
Hep A,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a potential hepatitis A exposure at Azay restaurant in Little Tokyo. The department issued a public health alert on August 8, 2024, warning patrons of their potential exposure and urges… read more
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Candy Recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, Dollar General
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
Salmonella contamination prompts candy recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, and Dollar General stores. Here’s what you need to know! Candy Recall for Several Brand Names Palmer Candy Company, of Sioux City, Iowa, issued a candy recall on May 6, 2024…. read more
Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Is Prime Example of Lasting Effects of Contaminated Food Recalls
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
A recent King County Update on the ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses is a prime example of the lasting effects of contaminated food recalls. Ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Since January 2024, an IHOP located in Bellevue, Washington has… read more
EPA Emergency Order Issued, First Time in 40 Years!
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 20, 2024
EPA Emergency Order issued for the first time in 40 years! The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency order that suspends all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) on August 6, 2024. Effective immediately!… read more
California Lawmakers Target Harmful Food Dyes Coloring Public School Foods
Food Policy,Our Blog | August 19, 2024
In a bipartisan bill, California lawmakers are attempting to ban six harmful food dyes from being used in foods provided to public school students during regular school hours. These dyes, which have not been officially evaluated by the U.S. Food… read more
Our Blog,Vibrio | August 18, 2024
YouTuber and social media influencer Billy LeBlanc fell ill, and his girlfriend, Natalie Clark died of Vibrio infection from raw oysters. Despite their popularity, Vibrio infections are a serious and potentially deadly concern associated with raw oysters. Both consuming them… read more
Heart Attack in a Can? Energy Drinks Linked to Cardiac Arrest!
Our Blog | August 17, 2024
Are energy drinks heart attacks in a can? Recent studies find a link between energy drinks and cardiac arrests. Particularly among young people. Energy Drinks are Increasingly Popular A glance down the convenience fridges at the grocery store checkout lane… read more