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Norovirus Outbreak Associated with Sammamish Café & Spirits

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024

King County Public Health is investigating a norovirus outbreak associated with local restaurant, Sammamish Café & Spirits after six cases have been reported. Norovirus is a highly contagious illness easily spread to food and other surfaces and is the leading… read more

History of E. coli in Ground Beef

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024

With a recent outbreak associated with E. coli in ground beef and several recent recalls, it is a good time to explore the connection between E. coli and ground beef and uncover the long history between the pathogen and food…. read more

Feedlot Runoff a Huge Concern, Nearly 1000 Cattle Farms Located Near Crop Fields in California

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | August 9, 2024

California produces over 13% of the country’s “agricultural production value. In fact, the state is the nation’s sole producer (generating 99% or more) of several different crops. If you enjoy almonds, artichokes, clingstone peaches, dried plums, figs, olives, persimmons, pomegranates,… read more

Cucumber Update on CDC’s Salmonella Outbreak Investigation

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 9, 2024

The last cucumber update on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Salmonella outbreak investigation was July 2, 2024. However, the outbreak investigation remains “active.” Here’s what we know about the outbreak, the recall, and why the investigation may… read more

Six Active Outbreaks Under FDA Investigation

Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 9, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating six active outbreaks at this time. Some have been on the books for awhile and have a food source identified. However, some of these active outbreaks have not yet been linked… read more

Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar Linked to E. coli Outbreak

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024

King County Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar in Seattle Washington. Two people sickened with the same strain of E. coli bacteria reported becoming sick after eating food from Wonder Coffee… read more

Culture-Independent Diagnostic Tests Have Impacted Foodborne Disease Surveillance Data

Food Policy,Our Blog | August 9, 2024

Culture-independent diagnostic tests have greatly impacted the way historical trends in foodborne disease surveillance data can be interpreted. While there are obvious benefits to these new diagnostic techniques; like most things, it comes with its own set of complications. A… read more

FDA Releases Summary Report of Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs

Food Safety,Our Blog | August 9, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published their findings on a sampling project for foodborne pathogens in fresh herbs using basil, cilantro, and parsley, especially Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs. This “sampling assignment” was a part of the FDA… read more

Boar’s Head Deli Meat Outbreak Update Includes Another Death

Listeria | August 9, 2024

In the most recent Boar’s Head deli meat outbreak update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), additional cases have been added along with the sad report of another death. What started out as a terrible outbreak linked… read more

Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens More Than 100 People

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024

Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora outbreak sickens more than 100 people. Health officials are investigating a cyclosporiasis infection outbreak that has sickened over 100 people so far. A Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora outbreak lawsuit is coming. Here’s what you need to… read more