Salmonella

Salmonella Contamination Prompts Candy Recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, Dollar General

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024

Salmonella contamination prompts candy recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, and Dollar General stores. Here’s what you need to know! Candy Recall for Several Brand Names Palmer Candy Company, of Sioux City, Iowa, issued a candy recall on May 6, 2024…. read more

Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Is Prime Example of Lasting Effects of Contaminated Food Recalls

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024

A recent King County Update on the ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses is a prime example of the lasting effects of contaminated food recalls. Ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Since January 2024, an IHOP located in Bellevue, Washington has… read more

Thomas Produce Company Added to Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Update

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024

In the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update, Thomas Produce Company was added as another likely source of infections. A multi-strain, multi-state Salmonella outbreak is now associated with multiple farms Here’s what we know. The Outbreak… read more

Your Baby Chickens Are Nearly Ready to Lay Their First Egg! Resist the Urge to Kiss Them for It!

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 14, 2024

If you got baby chickens this Easter or caved during the feed store “chick days,” your backyard flock is probably close to laying their first egg. Resist the urge to kiss them for it! The Centers for Disease Control and… read more

Cucumber Update on CDC’s Salmonella Outbreak Investigation

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 9, 2024

The last cucumber update on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Salmonella outbreak investigation was July 2, 2024. However, the outbreak investigation remains “active.” Here’s what we know about the outbreak, the recall, and why the investigation may… read more

Six Active Outbreaks Under FDA Investigation

Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 9, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating six active outbreaks at this time. Some have been on the books for awhile and have a food source identified. However, some of these active outbreaks have not yet been linked… read more

Cucumber Outbreak Source Uncovered. Untreated Canal Water to Blame!

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 5, 2024

Federal health officials finally have the cucumber outbreak source uncovered. Turns out, untreated canal water was to blame for the hundreds of illnesses and significant hospitalizations surrounding these fresh summer veggies. The Outbreak Since early June, Salmonella illnesses have been… read more

Baby Arugula Recalled at Publix Stores Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 29, 2024

Baby arugula recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria impacts certain Publix store locations. Including Publix GreenWise Market locations. The grower, Green Life Farms issued a voluntary recall. Here’s what we know about the Publix baby arugula recall. The… read more

Salmonella Braenderup Outbreak: Is it Also Cucumbers?

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 6, 2024

Could we have two cucumber Salmonella outbreaks right now? Or just one very complicated one? Only time. And more data. Can solve that riddle. Here’s What We Know About the Two Cucumber Salmonella Outbreaks So Far What started out as… read more

CDC Announces Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Information

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 6, 2024

As cases counts rise from 141 to 162 and additional information becomes available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces updated cucumber outbreak information. The Salmonella Africana outbreak has grown. Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Case Counts and… read more