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Jewel-Osco Cyclospora Bagged Salads Recall
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 29, 2020
Unfortunately another loved grocery chain has been affected by the latest Cyclospora outbreak. Here’s what we know about the Jewel-Osco Cyclospora Bagged Salads Recall: Jewel-Osco Recalls Bagged Salads Here is what Jewel-Osco had to say about the outbreak and recall:… read more
Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Illinois – Investigation Pointing to Bagged Lettuce
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 29, 2020
Cyclospora strikes again. Bagged lettuces are the source, says the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A joint outbreak investigation is underway between the CDC, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and public health and regulatory officials in affected… read more
Iowa Hardest Hit Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Lettuce
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 29, 2020
Iowa is among the hardest hit of Cyclospora outbreak cases amid a multistate outbreak linked to bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage produced by Fresh Express and purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, and Walmart stores across… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 26, 2020
It’s planting season at my house. Mint and scallions are in; carrots are starting to sprout; the celery I planted a few weeks ago has already grown two small stalks. Tubers in the garden are starting to sprout above the… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 25, 2020
These days people are looking for ways to protect themselves and their families from harmful germs. Now, more than ever, folks are thinking about what they are bringing into their homes. SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 has significantly changed… read more
Death Reported in Backyard Chickens Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 25, 2020
As of the writing of this article, 465 people in 42 (yes 42) states have become infected with Salmonella linked to their pet chickens. One person has sadly died. For those of you who recall, we see these pet chicken… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 24, 2020
What sort of cutting boards are the safest in terms of food safety? I have a friend who claims that wood cutting boards are “gross.” I don’t know what she means by that, exactly. Cutting Board food safety maybe? I… read more
Swan Bros Raw Milk Campylobacter Food Poisoning
Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 24, 2020
Oklahoma is undergoing a statewide recall for raw milk products produced by Swan Bros. Dairy, Inc.. At this time, there are 10 Campylobacter illnesses linked to Swan Bros Raw Milk, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry…. read more
The Latest CDC Foodborne Report
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 23, 2020
In a world filled with dangers, sometimes we put food safety on the back burner. Unfortunately, this can lead to complications not only in our own kitchens but wherever we eat. Be it the dinner table, a favorite local restaurant,… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 22, 2020
With the current regulations set forward by many states during the COVID-19 pandemic many people are starting gardens at home to not only cure the boredom but also to provide nourishment for their families. This is whay today we are… read more