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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Protecting Your Children From Foodborne Illness
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Vibrio | July 23, 2018
It can be an absolute nightmare and heartbreak when one or more of your children gets sick. It’s particularly scary when the sickness is a result of the consumption of contaminated food. Parental guilt can strike, and that’s something most… read more
Health Department Makes Reporting Food Poisoning Easier
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 22, 2018
Have you ever spent a few agonizing hours unsure if you’ve caught some kind of stomach flu or if the food you ate at that grill down the road has given you food poisoning? Since food poisoning effects 1 out… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
As a child, I remember having bean sprouts in pre-packaged Chinese food, but never remember actually seeing them in our local grocery store. I guess they were something that I just didn’t look for and never really knew existed beyond… read more
Salmonella in Sprouts – Are We on the Brink of Another Outbreak?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
Raw sprouts are among the riskiest foods you can eat. I am not alone in this belief. Mike Doyle, the Director of the Center for Food Safety at the University of Georgia stated “I consider sprouts to be among the… read more
New Salmonella Testing – 100x Faster in Some Species
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
A new test for Salmonella developed by scientists at Cornell University has dramatically needed the time needed for accurate detection. The new tests are one hundred times faster for a particular variety, called Salmonella Dublin, which causes typhoid-like symptoms and… read more
Stop Cuddling Chickens! They Have Salmonella!
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
Cute and fluffy and often calling your name in the local farm shops each spring the chirps and pips make us say awww, and we immediately have dreams of the farm life right in our own backyard. Stop Cuddling Chickens!… read more
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
There’s a potential new tech in town. This one will help us with a common enemy: Salmonella. Let’s talk about this way to Track Salmonella. Track Salmonella: The Details Salmonella is the bacteria responsible for the illness salmonellosis, that according… read more
Oh, We Are Halfway There – A Mid-Year Recapping of Salmonella and E. coli Outbreaks
Campylobacter,E. coli,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
Food in all its unique manifestations is meant to be enjoyed, whether it is a delectable dish such as Coq Au Vin with all its complex flavors all the way to the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich. However, when… read more
The Scoop on Poop: Why Your Fecal Matter Matters
Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio | June 23, 2018
When a tummy ache becomes serious enough that your over-the-counter treatments and home remedies are just not doing the trick, it might be time to see a doctor. If you find yourself in a doctor’s office or emergency room as… read more
Why Identifying What Caused Your Food Poisoning is Important
Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Food Safety,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio | June 23, 2018
The CDC estimates each year about 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses, and of those cases, 38 million causes of those foodborne illnesses are unknown or unspecified. They also report that 3,000 people die each year from food… read more