California Fired and the Woe of Avocados

6 years ago

Delicious, green, creamy goodness.  The omni-useful, omni-versatile, omni-famous – Avocado.  I know I just made up a few words just…

California Vibrio Raw Oysters Outbreak

6 years ago

On May 3, 2019, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended that consumers avoid eating raw oysters harvested from…

Tyson Recalls Nearly 12 Million Pounds of Chicken – 3 Injured from Ingesting Metal

6 years ago

There's a Tyson Chicken Recall. If you haven’t done so already, now is a good time to check your freezer…

Not Just Salmonella Melon: Caito’s Bad Year

6 years ago

Caito Foods LLC has had a rough year. They have had to issue no fewer than four food safety recalls…

FDA Finds Concerning Listeria & Salmonella at Ice Cream Facilities

6 years ago

An FDA investigation of ice cream manufacturers following a series of foodborne illness outbreaks found listeria and salmonella in some…

Cryptosporidium Apple Juice

6 years ago

What is it with cryptosporidium and apple juice? The parasite seems to be the biggest fan of the fruit since…

Melon Outbreaks – A History

6 years ago

Americans are pretty familiar with Salmonella poisoning outbreaks. Raw eggs, undercooked meats, and improperly handled seafood are all common culprits…

April is National Grilled Cheese Month

6 years ago

Everyone (except my kids) loves a grilled cheese sandwich. My boys are apparently the odd ones in the crowd when…

Ecoli O103 Beef Recalls Keep Rolling In

6 years ago

In the wake of an Ecoli O103 outbreak that is believed to be linked to beef, we are seeing several…

Salmonella Melon Outbreak Gets Bigger

6 years ago

CDC, FDA and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has led…