Salmonella

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

Cereal Safety

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

Happy Father’s Day: A Memory, a Meal, and a Mentoring

Food Safety,Salmonella | June 16, 2018

I asked my boys (who are old enough now to think it’s not cool to cook with dad) what their favorite memory of the three of us cooking dinner was. The answer was unanimous. I’m sure they are biased because… read more

Drop That Spoon! Your Cereal May Not Be Safe

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 15, 2018

Drop the spoon and save your milk for later, Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal has been recalled due to Salmonella. Here’s the scoop on your daily breakfast routine. Your Cereal May Not Be Safe! Recall, Recall On June 14th, Kellogg’s pulled… read more

It’s Turning into the Summer of Salmonella

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 15, 2018

It’s already been a cruel summer when it comes to food poisoning. Melons, eggs, and cereal?  Nationwide outbreaks. An increase in hospitalizations. And the word “Salmonella” or words “Salmonella outbreak” is on every news station every night it seems. Summer… read more