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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
1 Death in the Mountain View Grand Resort Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 2, 2024
The New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services is currently investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to Mountain View Grand Resort, located in Whitefield, New Hampshire. Two out-of-state residents were recently diagnosed with the Legionnaires’ disease, both stayed at the… read more