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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
Salmonella Egg Outbreak Over, More to Come?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
In the last week, the CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella Egg Outbreak linked to eggs being produced at Rose Acre Farms’ Hyde County Farm. The final case stats include: Forty-five people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup were… read more
Sleuthing Salmonella – Removing the Mystery of One of America’s Most Common Food Bugs
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
There have been 10 national Salmonella outbreaks this year, and that’s not even counting any localized ones. From eggs to sprouts, from chickens to chicken salad, Salmonella has snuck its way into a variety of things we eat … and… read more
A Mom’s Perspective- Protecting Your Children from Salmonella
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
Parental paranoia; a term I was not aware of until I actually became a parent 5 years ago. Before that, we had been “go with the flow” people with no children and few worries. If we got sick, we slept… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 21, 2018
Nothing seems to be safe anymore. No one ever thinks about Cereal Safety. Even your everyday breakfast cereal. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak that… read more
Outbreak Investigation Continues on Salmonella in Melons
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 21, 2018
Pre-cut melon outbreak investigation continues as more cases are linked to the multi-state Salmonella Adelaide outbreak. Another 10 individuals have fallen ill bringing the total number of cases linked so far to 70. Another 3 individuals have been hospitalized, raising… read more
Why Honey Smacks Cereal is Keeping Parents Awake at Night
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 21, 2018
As a parent, the worst thing we want to hear is that there has been another recall on a popular food that we serve our children. In the news this week, we learned of the recall of Kellogg’s Honey Smacks… read more
Puffed Wheat, Sugar, and Salmonella?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 16, 2018
It seems as though Salmonella is creeping into every facet of our lives. This time: breakfast cereal. Yes, you heard me right. Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal, since late Thursday evening, has been recalled due to Salmonella. The FDA and CDC,… read more