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Several Maquoketa Iowa Children Have E. coli – Source a Mystery
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 10, 2021
Several news outlets out of Maquoketa, Iowa are reporting severe E. coli illnesses in children – some of which have developed a rare, life-threatening complication. Some of these children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can lead to… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2021
A recent case of norovirus at an Arby’s in Springfield, Illinois serves as a reminder that, while things start to get better in the United States, there are still a range of foodborne illnesses that we need to stay vigilant… read more
Suspected Outbreak Linked to Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 21, 2021
The USDA has announced that there is a suspected Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Salmonella Outbreak currently under investigation. At this time, there are no details surrounding this outbreak, apart from the identified food source. More information will be forthcoming as… read more
Officials Warn of E. coli Maine Deli Exposure
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 21, 2021
In the press release, the Maine CDC stated that an infected worker at Morse’s Sauerkraut handled deli food while infectious from April 1 through May 13. They state that people who purchased food from the deli in this E. coli… read more
Seattle E. coli Outbreak, 7 Children Sick (Updated)
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 5, 2021
Just today, King County announced a Seattle E. coli Outbreak. Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 14 years… read more
Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 23, 2021
There are 5 people sick in the Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak. The outbreak link was announced today by the CDC and a contemporaneous recall was also announced. The Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak Fast Facts: Five people infected with… read more
Foodborne illness Under Investigation-Jimmy Johns to Blame Again?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 15, 2021
The McLean County Health Department has reported the possible foodborne illness. An undetermined number of ill individuals that have been contaminated and or hospitalized still remain unknown. Is there another Jimmy Johns food poisoning outbreak? Read all about it here…. read more
Another Salmonella Ground Turkey Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 13, 2021
There is another Salmonella outbreak linked to ground turkey in the news. Federal health officials triggered an alert for a potential Salmonella Ground Turkey Outbreak linked to more than 200,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products due to concerns the… read more
Listeria Cheese Outbreak: El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. Recall
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 22, 2021
On February 19, 2021, El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. of Paterson, NJ recalled all Queso Fresco products with “sell by” dates through 03/28/21 purportedly linked to the Listeria Cheese Outbreak. Products include El Abuelito, Rio Grande, and Rio Lindo brand queso… read more
Queso Oh No! Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cheese
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 15, 2021
A recent outbreak of listeria has been linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses. 7 people across 4 different states have been infected between October 2020 and February of this year. Cheese is so good. Queso Fresco, Manchego, and Cotija… read more