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Outbreak Update – JBS Beef Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 6, 2018
Here’s the latest update in the JBS Beef Salmonella Outbreak. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday that meat producer JBS Tolleson, Inc. recalled over 6,937,195 pounds of beef that has been contaminated… read more
Second Washington Heights Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 6, 2018
We’ve seen a lot of cases of Legionnaires’ disease this year and are representing several families and individuals who have fallen ill with Legionnaires disease. Recent events in Washington Heights, New York, are proving that the legionella bacteria is not… read more
Pinellas County Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 6, 2018
Another outbreak of Legionnaires disease, but this time it’s in Pinellas County, Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County is investigating two cases of legionellosis from cases both apparently living in the same apartment community. While withholding… read more
Eating Pumpkin – Make a Meal From Your Jack-O-Lantern
Food Safety | October 6, 2018
This time of year everywhere we turn there are pumpkins. Most people see them and immediately think of what they could carve from these round figures, but others wonder what they could create to eat. Some cringe at the idea… read more
Food Safety | October 6, 2018
Meal Kit delivery services are convenient. For the busy mom, the bachelor, or the college co-ed who wants to learn to cook, they are an amazing new tool. They promise to deliver at your door high quality homemade meals with… read more
Pasteurize Your Milk, Please! Drug-Resistant Campylobacter On The Rise
Campylobacter | October 6, 2018
Organic milk or regular? Raw milk or pasteurized? There are several ways to get your milk these days, and without the proper education on the differences and health benefits (or threats) of each, it’s nearly impossible to know which to… read more
These 16 States Involved in Salmonella Beef Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 6, 2018
Put that ground beef in the trash. Sorry, that’s all its good for now. Curious about the Salmonella Beef Outbreak states? Here’s what you need to know: Currently, 57 people have been hospitalized across 16 states. To check if your… read more
Food Safety | October 6, 2018
Happy World Noodle Day! All hail the power of noodles. 6th of October is world noodle day, the day that the world can celebrate noodles in all their glory. For who would have thought that something so simple could be… read more
Red Light – Green Light: Shopping Cart Bacteria
Food Safety,Pathogens | October 5, 2018
The official start of fall is just around the corner, but for many parts of the country this doesn’t mean much when it comes to the temperature dial. At least not right away. While temperatures scorch and it’s hot enough,… read more
Johnson County Ham Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 5, 2018
Ham is a firm family favorite and a vital component of any delicious sandwich. The list is endless for dishes made delightful with the help of trusted ham. Loved by generations of Americans, it has become a staple part of… read more