Spring Cleaning Food Safety

1 year ago

Springtime. My second favorite season next to Fall. I’m a big fan of shorts, flip-flops, and baggy sweaters. I’m also…

What Legal Implications are Associated with Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks?

1 year ago

Legionnaires' disease can have significant legal implications when outbreaks occur. These implications can involve various stakeholders, including individuals and families…

Incubation Period for Staphylococcus

1 year ago

The incubation period for Staphylococcus infections can vary depending on the type of infection and individual factors, but is generally…

Dole Brand Salad is Recalled, Potential Cross-Contamination

1 year ago

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. issued an announcement that certain kit varieties of their Dole brand salad is recalled. This recall…

Kitchen Safety Tips to Give You a Green Light in the Kitchen!

1 year ago

Much of cooking is common sense. The oven is hot. Ice is cold. You can get sick from eating raw…

New Food Safety Modernization Act Update Will Increase Traceability During an Outbreak

1 year ago

One of the toughest aspects of an investigator’s job during a foodborne outbreak is determining the source. An update to…

Foodborne Illness Affects 1 in 6 Americans Each Year! Here’s What You Need to Know.

1 year ago

While the food supply in the United States is one of the “safest in the word,” foodborne illness is still…

Hepatitis A Exposure at Cracker Barrel Prompts Erie County Department of Health Alert

1 year ago

According to a media release from Erie County Administration, the Erie County Department of Health has identified a hepatitis A…

More recalls linked to the Rizo Lopez Dairy Outbreak, 26 Illnesses and 2 Deaths So Far

1 year ago

The source of a decades long Listeria monocytogenes outbreak was finally identified. However, that recall has expanded to include more…

Incubation Period for Norovirus

1 year ago

The incubation period for norovirus is relatively short compared to other gastrointestinal viruses, typically ranging from 12 to 48 hours…