Salmonella

Cooking Chicken Safely

Campylobacter,Salmonella | October 24, 2018

Let’s talk turkey, er… chicken here. Most of us have been taught by our parents that raw chicken can be an illness waiting to happen. If you grew up in my home, your mother would have told you that raw… read more

Superbugs and the Raw Chicken Salmonella Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 24, 2018

We’ve all heard the term “superbug” before. With it, is the connotation of a virus that is stronger, more resistant to medicine, and more deadly. As to the claims of this I cannot discuss, due to my lack of knowledge,… read more

UPDATE: Case Counts Rise in JBS Beef Salmonella Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 23, 2018

Just this afternoon, the CDC has reported that the Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef is now up to 120 confirmed cases in 22 states. The CDC reports that the investigation is still ongoing, and they will provide updates when… read more

Stanford Spends Time with Salmonella

Salmonella | October 23, 2018

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have found a bacteria that can inhibit the growth of Salmonella. This is a promising new treatment for people who are affected by Salmonella food poisoning each year. A molecule called propionate, which… read more

Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak Hits Washington and Canada

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 23, 2018

Canadian health officials say that an outbreak of salmonella that’s hit particularly hard in the western part of the country may be related to cucumbers, although they’re still investigating other potential vectors. Here is what you need to know about… read more

RTE Salad Recalls for Salmonella & Listeria

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 22, 2018

Trader Joe’s, 7-11, Walmart, Whole Foods, and other retail locations are pulling ready-to-eat salads (aka RTE Salad) from their shelves. The reason is a recall upstream – this one from a supplier of vegetables for premade salads and frozen goods… read more

Chicken Salmonella Outbreak Continues, No Recall or Brands Yet

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 20, 2018

92 cases in 29 states of Salmonella Infantis have been documented by the CDC related to raw chicken. Unfortunately, those cases have resulted in 21 hospitalizations, but thankfully, no deaths have been reported. Our Salmonella Chicken Outbreak Lawyer wants you to… read more

Multistate Outbreak – Salmonella Chicken Lawsuit Likely

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 19, 2018

It is not surprising to hear Salmonella illness related to chicken.  It is just about common knowledge that there is a risk of Salmonella infection when chicken is improperly handled or cooked.  What should not be common, though, is Salmonella… read more

NJ, NY, and PA Hit Hard by Salmonella Raw Chicken Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 18, 2018

A devastating outbreak of Salmonella is currently spreading quickly throughout the United States. This multistate outbreak is made even more deadly given that the Salmonella Infantis is multidrug-resistant. Investigators from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) are linking the outbreak… read more

Multistate Raw Chicken Salmonella Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 17, 2018

Raw chicken Salmonella. They can’t seem to get away from each other. The CDC and public health and regulatory officials across multiple states are currently investigating a multistate outbreak involving a multi-drug resistant Salmonella infection. These illnesses have been linked… read more