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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
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 5, 2024
Rockwood E. coli Outbreak Linked to Multi-State Outbreak, Unspecified Leafy Greens is Suspected Source Additional information points to Rockwood E. coli outbreak linked to multi-state outbreak. With the cluster making up nearly a quarter of illnesses in the larger-scale outbreak,… read more
How Often Have We Seen Leafy Greens Outbreaks in Recent History?
Outbreaks & Recalls | December 4, 2024
As the pieces come together in this recent E. coli outbreak likely pointing to leafy greens, it is a great time to reflect on how often leafy green outbreaks have popped up in recent history. It almost makes you want… read more
FDA Announces an Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Imported Cucumbers Over the Weekend
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 2, 2024
Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an outbreak of Salmonella linked to imported cucumbers. A recall has been announced in response to these illnesses and strong correlation between becoming sick and eating certain imported cucumbers…. read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
Reports of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster prompts local health authority to issue public warning. Here’s what we know about the recent uptick of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster and what it means for residents and businesses in… read more
Negative Test Result Does Not Get Andre’s Catering Off the Hook in St. Louis E. coli Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
A negative test result on lettuce samples does not get Andre’s catering off the hook in the St. Louis E. coli outbreak that has sickened over 100 people, says Department of Health. Despite the samples obtained from unopened packages of… read more
Reports of Food Poisoning at Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar
Outbreaks & Recalls | November 26, 2024
King County Public Health announces three reports of food poisoning at Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar in Kirkland. Report indicates that risk of infection has passed. However, other unreported illnesses may be included in this outbreak. Here’s what we… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 25, 2024
Listeria illness during pregnancy has serious consequences. An unfortunate reality for many mourning families. A recent Listeria outbreak associated with Yu Shang products relating to the death of twin newborns highlights this seriousness of Listeria illness during pregnancy and the… read more