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Hampton, NH Legionnaire’s Outbreak Becomes Deadly
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 31, 2018
State health officials confirmed that as of today, there have been a total of 12 confirmed cases of Legionnaire’s disease linked to Hampton, NH hotels. One person has died. New Hampshire health officials have reported that they only expect the… read more
We Have a Super BIG Problem with Superbugs in Our Food
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 30, 2018
Scientists are sounding the alarm on growing resistance to antibiotics in bacteria. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria already kill tens of thousands each year. Some worry that they will be responsible for our next global epidemic. And there’s a significant chance that that… read more
Food Safety | August 30, 2018
The school year may be upon us, but the official days of Summer continue for just a little longer. If you haven’t already experienced this Summer staple, what better day than National Toasted Marshmallow Day, celebrated this year on August… read more
E. coli is Nothing More Than a Playground Bully
E. coli | August 30, 2018
Any time your child is very sick can be frightening and even traumatizing. This is especially true when your child becomes sick from a foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning. As a parent, all you want to do is… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety | August 30, 2018
The Trump administration has proposed a reorganization of the federal government that would dramatically change the way that food safety is handled. The plan seeks to consolidate the various agencies that regulate food in the United States so that their… read more
Numbers Rising in Salmonella Outbreak at La Luz Mexican
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 29, 2018
Last week, another Salmonella outbreak made the news. You might not have heard about it since it only affected a handful of people in a Colorado town, but now that handful has grown large enough to gain national attention. And… read more
North Carolina Town Mystery Illness Identified
Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 29, 2018
A town in North Carolina named Transylvania had more than 200 reports of foodborne illness reported in late July and into early August. Over 70 of those reports came from medical providers while the remaining were telephone calls to the… read more
La Luz Salmonella Outbreak; Cases on the Rise
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 29, 2018
Patrons at La Luz restaurant in Old Fort Collins, Colorado got more than they bargained for recently after their dining experience. Salmonella may not have been on the menu, but that is what 19 patrons got. And there may be… read more
Foodborne Illness in Schools: Common Causes
Food Safety | August 28, 2018
The school year is officially starting and with that comes a somewhat extensive list of health risks and concerns. Not only are we about to see a rise in colds and flus, but it’s also possible to start seeing varying… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls | August 28, 2018
Just when we think about taking down Chipotle out of the picture of outbreaks, it comes back into it right again. Around 700 customers fell ill after eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Ohio. The cause of the outbreak was… read more