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Shigella Outbreak at Eureka, CA Elks Lodge

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | September 5, 2024

According to local news media reports, Humboldt County Health and Human Services (HHS) is warning residents about a reported Shigella exposure on Aug. 28 at the Elks Lodge in Eureka. Here is everything we know about this Shigella Outbreak at… read more

Protecting Yourself from Listeria Outbreaks

Listeria,Our Blog | September 5, 2024

Protecting yourself from Listeria outbreaks is so important as these become more common. Here’s what you can do today to protect yourself and your loved ones. Did you know that pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get Listeria… read more

New FDA Import Alerts Published This Week

Food Safety,Our Blog | September 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published several new FDA Import Alerts this week. Rounding out a busy month for this department. As of August 26, 2024, 38 Import Alerts have been updated for food and drug products…. read more

FDA Warning Letter Issued to P&L Sprout Farm Highlights Bean Sprout Risks

Food Safety,Our Blog | September 4, 2024

Bean sprout risks are often overlooked. Stir fried, in salads, or on sandwiches. This crunchy addition to a meal may pose more risk than you realize. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letter issued to P&L Sprout… read more

Kitchen Advice from Grandma. Just Because She Did It, Is It Safe?

Our Blog | September 3, 2024

Where do you get your kitchen advice from? The Internet? Word of mouth? How about older relatives? Our elders can offer great sage advice. From how to mend clothing, how to get stains out of fabric and household items, recipes… read more

E.coli Found in Raw Milk in Lancaster PA

E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 2, 2024

Raw milk contaminated with E.coli bacteria has been found at 14 stores in Lancaster County and southcentral Pennsylvania and should be thrown away immediately, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture. Milk sold between Aug. 5 to 12 by Leola-based Meadow View Jerseys has been found to be contaminated with the… read more

Study Finds Most Salmonella in Chicken Comes from a Small Share of Products on the Market

Food Policy,Our Blog | September 2, 2024

A recent study published in the Journal of Food Protection describes the phenomenon where the majority of Salmonella in chicken comes from a small sample of the products in the marketplace. The paper, Risk Assessment Predicts Most of the Salmonellosis… read more

Several Tattoo Ink Brands Positive for Bacteria

Our Blog | September 2, 2024

Several Tattoo Ink Brands Positive for Bacteria according to a new report published by the FDA. In the report, 75 sealed tattoo and permanent makeup inks were tested. Of the 75 ink samples, the FDA found 26 were contaminated with… read more

How Often to Deep Clean a Refrigerator

Food Safety,Our Blog | September 1, 2024

It is so easy to let the fridge get out of control, especially when life gets hectic. We go to the store and just toss things inside or forget things we already have and buy more creating an excess of… read more

Washington Residents Now Have a New Way to Report Food Poisoning

Food Safety,Our Blog | September 1, 2024

Most people do not report food poisoning when they become sick. As a result, only those sick enough to require medical intervention prompt a foodborne illness investigation. This makes it more difficult to track down the source of the illness,… read more