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Popular Cereal Brands Contain Chlormequat, A Pesticide Linked to Infertility

Our Blog | February 20, 2024

A new study published by the Environmental Working Group in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals that several popular cereal brands contain chlormequat – a growth regulating chemical, linked to infertility in animals. The United States Environmental… read more

Raw Farm E. coli Outbreak Sickens 10

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 20, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreak that has been linked to Raw Farm, LLC. According to an update on February 16, 2024, the product under investigation is Raw Farm brand,… read more

FDA Updates Import Alerts on Cantaloupes

Our Blog | February 10, 2024

In light of ongoing concerns about imported cantaloupes and the recent outbreaks with subsequent recalls associated with the melon, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated their import alerts for the product. Certain manufacturers and regions have been… read more

Impossible Burger Studies Indicate Potentially Dangerous Ingredients

Our Blog | February 10, 2024

Healthy eating trends are on the rise. Particularly during this time of the year. The “new year, new start” approach generally makes a rise in January. For some, this means cutting carbs or sugar. Others want to eat more ethically… read more

Could Menus Have a New Look in 2024? FDA is Updating Guidance on Menu Labeling

Our Blog | February 10, 2024

You may have noticed changes to menus in recent years. Depending on your state, menus may have significantly more information on them. Nutritional information, specifically those that pertain to calories or sugar, can often be seen alongside the ingredients. This… read more

2022 Napa Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2024

In a December publication of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a recap and wrap-up of the 2022 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Napa was published. Unsurprisingly, data points to a cooling tower as… read more

Norovirus Cases on the Rise; Hand Sanitizers Not Effective.

Norovirus,Our Blog | February 10, 2024

The Salt Lake County Health Department published a warning that norovirus infections are on the rise in the area, issuing a reminder to citizens that hand sanitizer are not effective at preventing the spread of the virus or protection for… read more

Bacteria Form Gangs to Evade Sanitizers

Our Blog | February 8, 2024

They say there is strength in numbers. As it turns out, this also applies to bacteria as well. A recent Penn State study published in the journal, Biofilm, demonstrated that common sanitizers often used in foods are far less effective… read more

Rizo Lopez Foods Source of Long Listeria Outbreak

Our Blog | February 2, 2024

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collaborating with state and local partners to investigate illnesses linked to a multi-ear, multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes.  With cases dating back to 2014,… read more

Busseto Charcuterie Salmonella Outbreak

Our Blog,Salmonella | January 3, 2024

Put down that charcuterie, it may have Salmonella. There’s a Busseto Charcuterie Salmonella Outbreak: The MN DOH on this Busseto Charcuterie Salmonella Outbreak Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) officials are warning Minnesota consumers not… read more