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The DOJ Wraps Up Cases Against Blue Bell
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 14, 2020
The Department of Justice has announced that they’re wrapping up two important food safety related cases. They’ve reached resolutions with Blue Bell Creameries, a company that was implicated in a serious and deadly outbreak of listeriosis in 2015. Here’s the… read more
Hepatitis A in Sea Salt Lobster Restaurant Worker
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 5, 2020
By Jory Lange A Sea Salt Lobster Restaurant employee was diagnosed with Hepatitis A. According to Maine CDC, “restaurant patrons may be at risk for hepatitis A infection.” Hepatitis A is highly contagious virus. The restaurant employee handled food at… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 30, 2020
Coming under fire in the past few years have been E. coli outbreaks and where they originated. Officials have been trying to get to the bottom of these outbreaks, sometimes with little information at the end. How this keeps happening… read more
Coronavirus Grocery Shopping Safely
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 28, 2020
Now, that we are all well into the COVID-19 quarantine, there are a few topics that we need to be reminded of. First of all, I hope that everyone is doing well. Staying safe is all of our number one… read more
Dramatic Increase in Sushi Parasites over 40 Year Span
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 27, 2020
I was never a huge fan of sushi until my adult years when I found a few rolls and pieces that I did really love. I am always quite careful in where we dine when it comes to sushi, and… read more
Señor Moose Hepatitis A Outbreak
Hep A,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2020
Because of COVID-19, restaurants all across the country are doing takeaway or delivery. Sitting for table service seems like a distant dream. Everyone is on edge, washing their hands twice as often as usual, and extra care is being taken… read more
Don’t Kiss Chickens: A Practical Guide to Backyard Chicken Care
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 26, 2020
5 AM and what’s that sound? Oh yes, it’s the rooster and he is ready to rise and shine. People think of chickens as these pleasant little creatures who poop breakfast (and lunch, and dinner), and while that may be… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 17, 2020
Do you need to disinfect your groceries to protect yourself from the coronavirus? Can the virus be found on the surface of an inanimate object (also called fomites, from the Latin word for tinder) like the packaging of food at… read more
Korean Enoki Mushrooms Cause Listeria Outbreak – Sun Hong Foods Recalls Enoki Mushrooms
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 10, 2020
Korean enoki mushrooms have caused a listeria outbreak, killing 4 people and hospitalizing 30 people. Here’s what we know about this Korean enoki mushrooms listeria outbreak. Outbreak Stats Enoki mushrooms have sickened people with Listeria in Arizona (2 people), California… read more
Rediviva Campylobacter Food Poisoning Outbreak?
Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 2, 2020
Grays Harbor County Environmental Health Division is investigating the Rediviva Campylobacter food poisoning outbreak. Rediviva has closed during the investigation. Environmental Health learned that at least 19 people got sick after eating at Rediviva on Valentine’s Day. At least one… read more