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Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 30, 2024

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. In a news release published July 26, 2024, the agency explains what prompted the investigation, what they are doing about it, and… read more

Children & Food Poisoning

Our Blog | July 29, 2024

  Being a parent is hard work, we all know this to be true. It is especially hard when dealing with children & food poisoning. Adults can handle many medical issues a lot easier than children, especially those who are… read more

Additional Ground Cinnamon Products Identified in New FDA Public Health Alert

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 29, 2024

A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Alert published July 25, 2024, warns consumers not to use or retailers not to sell an additional brand of ground cinnamon products. Why? “Presence of elevated levels of lead.” What… read more

What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?

E. coli,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Our Blog | July 27, 2024

What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome? Perhaps someone you know and love has been diagnosed with this syndrome and now you need to know all of the details. I personally didn’t know what this was until recently and came upon it… read more

World Hepatitis Day 2024

Hep A,Hepatitis A,Our Blog | July 27, 2024

This years theme for World Hepatitis Day 2024 is: It’s time for action. How can you do that? A lot of this day is about raising awareness. Did you know every 30 seconds a person dies from a hepatitis related… read more

Food Poisoning at Breakfast Buffets

Our Blog | July 26, 2024

Who doesn’t love a free breakfast when they are on vacation? I know that is one reason why we pick some of the places that we go. Food poisoning & breakfast buffets are a combination that no one wants though…. read more

Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak

Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 26, 2024

The Interstate Shellfish Sanitization Conference announced an Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak. Here is everything we know: Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak An outbreak of Campylobacter infections has spurred the Food and Drug Administration to issue a public warning. The warning is for recalled… read more

Montana Ground Beef Ecoli Outbreak

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 24, 2024

On July 24, 2024, the Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and other local health departments, announced that they are working together to investigate an E.coli O157:H7 outbreak originating in Flathead… read more

Safely Foraging for Mushrooms

Our Blog | July 23, 2024

Are your afraid that you don’t know how to begin safely foraging for mushrooms? I have always been fearful of this wilderness adventure because I was never sure what was safe to eat and what wasn’t. We always just bought… read more

Is Raw Pet Food Risky? The Potential Impact on Humans and Animals.

Food Safety,Our Blog | July 21, 2024

A recent study conducted by the United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) evaluated the risks associated with raw pet food to humans and their companion animals. Contrary to popular belief, domesticated animals’ systems may not be as adequate to consume… read more