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Legionnaires’ Disease at Piatt County Nursing Home Linked to Death of Resident
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 25, 2024
Legionnaires’ disease at Piatt County Nursing Home linked to death of resident. A resident of Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, Illinois died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease. The investigation is ongoing. Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Statement about Legionnaires’… read more
Possible Salmonella Contamination, Multiple Recalls Prompts Quaker Oats to Close Factory
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 20, 2024
Last year’s possible salmonella contamination and multiple recalls prompts grain giant Quaker Oats to close factory in Danville, Illinois. Over 100 products recalled. Quaker Oats to Close Factory in June PepsiCo, parent company to Quaker Oats, has make the tough… read more
Trader Joe’s Basil Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 18, 2024
Just yesterday, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their investigation into a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to fresh basil products sold at Trader Joe’s… read more
Hepatitis A Exposure at Main Deck Prompts Call for Prophylaxis Vaccination
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 17, 2024
A potential hepatitis A exposure at Main Deck restaurant prompts a Yates County civic alert for those who dined at the restaurant between March 27 and April 12. Here’s what we know about the potential exposure and subsequent call for… read more
Could Freezing Oysters Reduce the Risk of Vibrio Infections?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | April 11, 2024
Could freezing oysters reduce the risk of Vibrio infections? Scientists say, yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 80,000 people become sick with vibriosis – the illness associated with Vibrio bacterial infections – in the… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | April 8, 2024
Recent reports of bird flu detected in dairy cows in four states so far may explain some herd production losses. But what does this mean for the milk supply? Is it safe? Here’s what we know so far. Bird Flu… read more
Shawnee Milling Company Issues Recall on Flour Due to Potential Cross-Contamination with Egg, Milk.
Food Allergens,Food Allergy,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 7, 2024
The Shawnee Milling Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma initiated a recall on flour products on March 28, 2024. This recall, so far limited to their 5 lb bags of Food Club brand All Purpose Flour is due to potential contamination with… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 25, 2024
King County Public Health recently issued a foodborne illness outbreak alert for store-made guacamole from PCC. This E. coli outbreak from PCC guacamole has been linked to 5 cases so far, with one serious enough to require hospitalization. This outbreak… read more
Another Trader Joe’s Recall Announcement. Trader Joe’s Recalls Low Sodium Cashews.
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 21, 2024
Another Trader Joe’s recall is announced. This time for Low Sodium Cashews that may contain the harmful bacterial pathogen, Salmonella. Why does this store have so many recalls? It all comes down to how they privately label their products. But… read more
Listeria Found in Big Brook Farm Raw Milk Samples. A Snapshot into How Raw Milk is Monitored.
Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | March 21, 2024
Big Brook Farm raw milk samples tested positive for the deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets discovered Listeria monocytogenes (commonly referred to as Listeria) during routine sampling activities on March 13, 2024. The… read more