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FDA Announces Advisory for Norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish in Washington State
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 20, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement for norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish for the state of Washington. This alert advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters and Manila clams from the… read more
Don’t Make Food Poisoning Your Plus One at the Holiday Potluck This Year! What NOT to Bring.
Our Blog | December 19, 2024
A holiday potluck is a great way to reduce the stress for the person hosting the event. You also get to enjoy a variety of foods and show off your favorite and famous recipes. There are, however, a few tips… read more
CDC Scientists Analyze What Socioeconomic Status Impacts Salmonella Outbreaks from Ground Beef
Our Blog,Salmonella | December 18, 2024
Does socioeconomic status play a role in whether or not you get sick in a Salmonella outbreak from ground beef? Inquiring minds want to know. And so did some scientists. This was the topic of a recently published paper in… read more
Vegetables Are Riskier Than Beef When It Comes to E. coli
E. coli,Our Blog | December 17, 2024
If you think about it, vegetables are riskier than beef when it comes to E. coli. There I said it. And believe it or not, it is true! And there is science and data to back it up! Recent E…. read more
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Jack and the Green Sprouts Products
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 17, 2024
Several people fell sick after consuming Jack and the Green Sprouts products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the outbreak following the producer’s recall. But not a lot of information was published about the details of the outbreak,… read more
USDA Bulk Milk Testing to Detect Bird Flu in the Nation’s Milk Supply
Food Safety,Our Blog | December 15, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a press release of an upcoming rollout of bulk milk testing to detect bird flu in the nation’s milk supply. If pasteurization kills bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, why is this testing… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 15, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak at Twin Cities restaurants. This outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people has been connected to a larger contamination event from Wolverine Beef Packing Co. Here’s what we… read more
UK Study Finds Mold in Marijuana Along with Other Harmful Contaminants
Our Blog | December 13, 2024
A recent white paper published by Curaleaf Clinic in the United Kingdom (UK) highlights the problem of mold in marijuana found in illicit products. In addition to mold, other contaminants like chemical residues, heavy metals, yeasts, and harmful bacteria were… read more
Bird Flu Detected in Hawaii Says State Officials
Our Blog | December 13, 2024
Hawaii Department of Health announced the first poultry cases of bird flu detected in Hawaii mid-November. Leaving residents concerned the virus spreading on the island. Test results on various birds in a backyard flock revealed the presence of avian influenza… read more
Private Hot Tubs on Cruise Ships May Carry Legionnaires Risk
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 12, 2024
Private hot tubs on cruise ships may carry Legionnaires risk, but why? CDC researchers found that different cleaning protocols are often used for private hot tubs, contributing to a number of cruise ship Legionnaires disease outbreaks. Two outbreaks of Legionnaires… read more