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CDC Announces 2026 Backyard Poultry Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 27, 2026
A recent cluster of Salmonella Saintpaul illnesses has been linked to what a 2026 Backyard Poultry Outbreak. Outbreak patients have been diagnosed with the same strain of Salmonella Saintpaul. Epidemiological investigations have connected these illnesses to backyard poultry. Chicken, ducks,… read more
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 27, 2026
Hepatitis A in blood clams?! That is what the New York City Department of Health is looking in to! A recent press release indicated that New York is conducting a hepatitis A outbreak cluster investigation which has linked cases to… read more
Rusty Buckle Petting Zoo Linked to Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak in Rhode Island
cryptosporidium,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 27, 2026
The Rusty Buckle Petting Zoo has been linked to a Cryptosporidium outbreak after contact with goats at the facility. Several people have fallen ill, animals have been quarantined, and families are looking for answers. Here’s what we know so far… read more
Congress Takes Another Look at the Seafood Import Monitoring Program
Food Policy,Our Blog | April 23, 2026
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program is a traceability program meant to improve the safety of imported seafood. It provides the framework of what is required of foreign seafood importers. It’s goal is to ensure appropriate recordkeeping and traceability from the… read more
Common Reasons Restaurants Are Shut Down
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 22, 2026
There are a few common reasons restaurants are shut down. However, the move is not taken lightly. Every hour a restaurant is closed money is lost, ratings are impacted, people are out of work, and so many other impacts. However,… read more
New Restaurant Food Allergen Laws Are a Game-Changer for Eating Out
Food Allergens,Food Allergy,Our Blog | April 22, 2026
Prior to restaurant food allergen laws, aside from risky foods like raw or undercooked seafood and undercooked beef, there wasn’t much on the label to help those who need more information for their ordering decisions. People with celiac or require… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026
Legionnaires’ disease in North Carolina has shown a marked increase over the past few years, says North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in a recent press release. On April 17, 2026, the North Carolina Department of Health and… read more
Recall Announced After Reported Illnesses Connected to Norovirus in Washington Oysters
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026
Reports of norovirus in Washington Oysters prompts an Advisory and Washington state-originating recall for four states. Certain oysters collected from a harvest area in Hammersley Inlet, Washington have been associated with illnesses. What oysters are involved in this recall? What… read more
FDA Sampling Finds E. coli in Raw FARM Cheddar Cheese Linked to 2025 Illnesses
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds E. coli in RAW FARM Cheddar Cheese. But this deadly E. coli strain wasn’t a genetic match to the current outbreak strain. Instead, it matches samples from illnesses in 2025. While initial the… read more
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 16, 2026
Ocean Group, Inc. also known as Ocean Fresh, Inc. has been issued a serious U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice. An FDA Warning Letter. This action is reserved for major issues uncovered in facility inspections and requires a prompt… read more