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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 26, 2024
While many wives find themselves seeing their husbands a little less (or maybe you join him on the hunts) this is such an important time to brush up on safely preparing wild game. This begins as soon as the animal… read more
Reports of Food Poisoning at Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar
Outbreaks & Recalls | November 26, 2024
King County Public Health announces three reports of food poisoning at Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar in Kirkland. Report indicates that risk of infection has passed. However, other unreported illnesses may be included in this outbreak. Here’s what we… read more
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 25, 2024
Listeria illness during pregnancy has serious consequences. An unfortunate reality for many mourning families. A recent Listeria outbreak associated with Yu Shang products relating to the death of twin newborns highlights this seriousness of Listeria illness during pregnancy and the… read more
New Study on E. Coli and Climate Change Highlights Impact on Foodborne Outbreaks
E. coli,Our Blog | November 24, 2024
A new study on E. coli and climate change highlights the impacts the problem has on foodborne outbreaks. Specifically, the most scary of E. coli bacterial strain. Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 or STEC O157:H7. Why is this important? Increased… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 23, 2024
We have arrived at the day where 46 million turkeys are cooked and eaten for Thanksgiving. 46 million. That’s a huge number and honestly more than I thought. A whopping 88% of Americans will consume turkey on Thanksgiving. Not sure… read more
Lead Exposure From Backyard Chicken Eggs
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 23, 2024
Did you know there is a risk of lead exposure from backyard chicken eggs? This is especially true with children. Chickens have become all the rage all around the country. They are cute, fairly easy to care for, and provide… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | November 22, 2024
Statistics say that fires are very common on Thanksgiving and a lot of them come from frying a turkey. There are a lot of areas where errors can occur especially if it’s your first time frying a turkey. Be sure… read more
Recent Infant Formula Shortages Spotlight Market Monopolies
Our Blog | November 22, 2024
It wasn’t that long ago that infant formula shortages left caregivers panicking about what to feed the most vulnerable of our population. Many families, for many different reasons, rely on infant formula as the sole sustenance for their small child…. read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 21, 2024
A recall for Wolverine Packing Co. ground beef products was announced on November 20, 2024 after at least 15 people fell sick with E. coli bacterial infections related to consuming it. We may see other cases associated with this outbreak,… read more
Cascade County Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Larger, Multi-State Outbreak
Salmonella | November 21, 2024
A recent Cascade County Salmonella outbreak involving elementary school students is now linked to a larger, multi-state outbreak. Limited data is available about this connection, but we expect to know more in the coming days as more laboratory test results… read more