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E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 22, 2024
Early December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the McDonald’s outbreak investigation is closed and has since been removed the link from the “Active Investigations” category. But news on this unfortunate situation is far from over. More… read more
FDA Announces Advisory for Norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish in Washington State
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 20, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement for norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish for the state of Washington. This alert advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters and Manila clams from the… read more
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Jack and the Green Sprouts Products
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 17, 2024
Several people fell sick after consuming Jack and the Green Sprouts products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the outbreak following the producer’s recall. But not a lot of information was published about the details of the outbreak,… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 15, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak at Twin Cities restaurants. This outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people has been connected to a larger contamination event from Wolverine Beef Packing Co. Here’s what we… read more
Teacher Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 12, 2024
The tragedy of Legionnaires’ disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School just before Thanksgiving and disruption of class locations has parents and staff looking for answers. The Florida State Department of Health is currently investigating the death of a teacher potentially… read more
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 8, 2024
An outbreak of Norovirus at Faccia Luna pizzeria and Italian restaurant that sickened at least 40 people prompted both state and local health department investigations. The Pennsylvania Department of Health via the Department of Agriculture and the State College Health… read more
More Cucumber Recalls Announced After Salmonella Outbreak Was Linked to Imported Cucumbers
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 6, 2024
Two more cucumber recalls have been announced since the initial SunFed Produce recall that was linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak. Could we see more recalls? Probably. There are several reasons we may see more cucumber recalls announced. But first,… read more
FDA Announces New E. coli Outbreak This Week. Could Leafy Greens Be to Blame?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 6, 2024
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak with a “not yet identified” food linked to the illnesses. The agency is still in the early stages of traceback investigation, but I have a hunch… read more
Another Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Canada. What Does It Mean For Us?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 6, 2024
This week, another Taylor Farms recall was announced by the Government of Canada. This recall is directed at packaged salad products for sale in Canada. So, what does it mean for us here in the United States. It could mean… read more
Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park. Are You Protected?
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 5, 2024
Just before Thanksgiving, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an announcement of a possible hepatitis A exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park. Hepatitis A can be transmitted by food handled by an infected food worker…. read more