All fields are required
Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 10, 2024
With college classes starting and many kids leaving home for the first time it is so important to remember food safety for dorm rooms. Even returning students can always use a refresher on how to avoid foodborne illness especially away… read more
Hereford House Employee Charged with Alleged Acts of Intentional Food Contamination
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 10, 2024
A Hereford House employee has been charged with 33 felony counts related to alleged acts of intentional food contamination at the restaurant’s Leawood location near Kansas City, Missouri. After employment of around three weeks, lawsuits are rolling in against the… read more
Peregrine Senior Living Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 9, 2024
According to the local news, 3 people are dead after a Legionnaire’s disease outbreak at a New York assisted living facility, officials announced Thursday. There is also word that a 4th death may be also linked to the outbreak. Here… read more
Lead in Cocoa Puffs Spotlights Concerns in Children’s Breakfast Cereal
Food Safety,Our Blog | September 8, 2024
Recent news of high levels of lead in Cocoa Puffs cereal, a popular brand often advertised during children’s programing, spotlights concerns over the safety of children’s breakfast cereal. How has this gone unchecked? How much lead are we talking about?… read more
Contaminated Saline Associated with Death
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | September 7, 2024
Medical-grade saline and sterile water products are associated with at least one death, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Report. Lawsuits likely. Here’s what we know about the situation. FDA Receives MedWatch Report Associated with Potentially Contaminated… read more
Milo’s Poultry Farms Salmonella Egg Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 7, 2024
This week, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials announced in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. Here is everything we know about this… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Roaring River Lodge and RV Park Prompts Investigation
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 6, 2024
Reports of Legionnaires’ disease at Roaring River Lodge and RV Park prompts a Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services investigation. This waterborne illness has many different potential sources. Many of which the facility has onsite. Here’s what we know… read more
Shigella Outbreak at Eureka, CA Elks Lodge
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | September 5, 2024
According to local news media reports, Humboldt County Health and Human Services (HHS) is warning residents about a reported Shigella exposure on Aug. 28 at the Elks Lodge in Eureka. Here is everything we know about this Shigella Outbreak at… read more
Protecting Yourself from Listeria Outbreaks
Listeria,Our Blog | September 5, 2024
Protecting yourself from Listeria outbreaks is so important as these become more common. Here’s what you can do today to protect yourself and your loved ones. Did you know that pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get Listeria… read more
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
Illegal street vendors in Maricopa County are responsible for at least 17 illnesses of food poisoning, says Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. In response to uncooperative street vendors, the County determined that “public outreach is necessary to reduce the risk… read more