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California Child with Bird Flu Symptoms Raises Concerns About Person-to-Person Spread and Raw Milk
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 27, 2024
A second California child with bird flu symptoms recently hit the news. The illness, presumably acquired from raw milk, was consistent with severe bird flu illness in humans. However, additional laboratory tests indicated that despite the child showing symptoms of… read more
2024 Has Been a Busy Year for Foodborne Outbreaks
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 27, 2024
2024 has been a busy year for foodborne outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) typically coordinates between 17 to 36 foodborne illnesses involving multiple states at any given time. These are what the agency considers “active investigations.”… read more
Most Notable 2024 Food Poisoning Lawsuits
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024
If it seemed like there were more food poisoning lawsuits in 2024 than previous years, you may be right. 2024 was full of multi-state recalls, widespread foodborne outbreaks, and subsequent food poisoning lawsuits to boot. While every case of foodborne… read more
CDC Announces First Severe Bird Flu Case in Humans, Linked to Backyard Poultry
Our Blog | December 23, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced the first severe bird flu case in humans. This transmission did not occur from a commercial operation. This illness was linked to a backyard poultry flock. Previously, illnesses have been… read more
Beyond the Bird: Roasting Holiday Meat Safely
Our Blog | December 22, 2024
Roasting holiday meat is a huge part of many social gatherings this time of year. While the turkey, a staple in many household Thanksgiving traditions, often reigns supreme. Other holiday meats are stars of the show on many festive tables… read more
Bird Flu found in Raw Milk Sample
Food Safety,Our Blog | December 21, 2024
After bird flu was detected in a retail sample of raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC, the California Department of Public Health warned consumers on Sunday to avoid consuming any from the same lot. At the state’s… read more
Don’t Make Food Poisoning Your Plus One at the Holiday Potluck This Year! What NOT to Bring.
Our Blog | December 19, 2024
A holiday potluck is a great way to reduce the stress for the person hosting the event. You also get to enjoy a variety of foods and show off your favorite and famous recipes. There are, however, a few tips… read more
CDC Scientists Analyze What Socioeconomic Status Impacts Salmonella Outbreaks from Ground Beef
Our Blog,Salmonella | December 18, 2024
Does socioeconomic status play a role in whether or not you get sick in a Salmonella outbreak from ground beef? Inquiring minds want to know. And so did some scientists. This was the topic of a recently published paper in… read more
Vegetables Are Riskier Than Beef When It Comes to E. coli
E. coli,Our Blog | December 17, 2024
If you think about it, vegetables are riskier than beef when it comes to E. coli. There I said it. And believe it or not, it is true! And there is science and data to back it up! Recent E…. read more
USDA Bulk Milk Testing to Detect Bird Flu in the Nation’s Milk Supply
Food Safety,Our Blog | December 15, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release of an upcoming rollout of bulk milk testing to detect bird flu in the nation’s milk supply. If pasteurization kills bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, why is this testing… read more