Salmonella

Attorneys File First Lawsuit in the Nation Involving Recent Salmonella Egg Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 16, 2018

On May 14, 2018, attorneys Jory Lange and Rebecca Vinocur filed the first lawsuit in the nation arising out of the multi-state Salmonella outbreak from contaminated eggs that is currently affecting the East Coast. The complaint was filed on behalf of an elderly woman in Florida… read more

Of Eggs and Outbreaks

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 13, 2018

Like most Americans, eggs have always been an important part of my diet. Scrambled. Fried. Hard-boiled. Deviled. I love them in many different ways from different types of birds. Duck eggs being among my favorites. But eggs hold a special… read more

Farm-goer Turned Sunny Side Up

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 5, 2018

Have you ever stopped to think that maybe the eggs you’ve just stirred into your cake batter have been on far more intense of journey in their few weeks of existence than you have taken this entire month or year?… read more

Rodents to Blame for Salmonella in Eggs

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 5, 2018

While investigation is ongoing, it appears that rodents may be responsible for the recent Salmonella Braenderup outbreak linked to shell eggs, according to recent reports.  Yikes! No one wants to think about rats crawling around on their food.  As of the last Centers… read more

Could My Breakfast Kill Me?

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 4, 2018

Maybe you heard about it, maybe you didn’t, but huge grocery corporations across America (like Walmart, Food Lion, and other chains) have been recalling over 206 million eggs in response to The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Salmonella-contamination concerns. There… read more

Update: Salmonella Outbreak – Three Key Ideas in the Aftermath

Salmonella | April 29, 2018

It has been eleven days since the CDC issued this statement concerning a Salmonella outbreak. The culprit: shell eggs. Twenty-three people are currently sick in 9 states. There is a high likelihood more cases will be linked to the outbreak. With… read more

Voluntary Shell Egg Recall Amid Salmonella Egg Contamination

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 20, 2018

Eggs are a staple at most home’s breakfast table.  Fried, hard-boiled, deviled, poached, scrambled, or baked on toast.  The egg is a protein rich meal or side dish for many. Regardless of how you serve it up, Salmonellais a risk factor… read more

Nearly 200 Million Eggs Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 18, 2018

FDA is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs being produced at Rose Acre Farms’ Hyde County Farm. The authorities have advised the consumers to not eat eggs produced at these farms because, as of 13th April 2018, these eggs… read more

Don’t Just Sit There! Get Rid of Those Eggs!

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 16, 2018

As I found myself making my children a breakfast of fried eggs yesterday, I happened upon the Food and Drug Administration’s recall notices. Yes, as a food safety addict, I find myself reading the recall news in the most interesting… read more

Doggie Danger: More Dog Food and Treats Recalled

Food Safety,Salmonella | April 8, 2018

In recent months, a slew of animal foods, from treats to kibble, have found themselves under recall and scrutiny along with their human counterparts. Reports, even as recent as last month, have made claims of the findings of euthanasia drugs… read more