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LongHorn Steakhouse Remains Closed Amid Shigella Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 6, 2024

A Metro East restaurant, LongHorn Steakhouse remains closed following Shigella illnesses and hospitalizations linked to the establishment. While the restaurant was rumored to open shortly after the investigation, LongHorn Steakhouse remains closed for the foreseeable future. Here’s what we know… read more

Bad Bacteria Use Cheat Code with Electrical Signals to Invade the Gut

Our Blog | October 5, 2024

Scientists discover how bad bacteria use electrical signals to invade the gut in new study from UC Davis Health. Researchers wanted to know how bad bacteria like Salmonella invade the gut. How do they know where to go and how… read more

Congress Writes Letter to USDA Wanting Answers About Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 4, 2024

Members of Congress wrote a letter to USDA expressing concern over the agency’s response to the Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak. And they want answers. The general public does too. Because based on the questions asked, there were so many ways… read more

Food Poisoning at Blue Star Café & Pub Linked to Fried Sliced Potatoes

Outbreaks & Recalls | October 3, 2024

TKing County Public Health recently investigated a food poisoning at Blue Star Café & Pub outbreak. Two people became sick after eating at the restaurant. Fried sliced potatoes are the likely source. However, once the outbreak prompted an investigation, several… read more

5 Sick with Food Poisoning at Fuji Sushi in Seattle So Far

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 3, 2024

King County Public Health is investigating a food poisoning at Fuji Sushi outbreak. A kitchen inspection revealed violations to public health so significant that they were ordered to close until issues were resolved and a reinspection was performed. This is… read more

New Study Finds Washing Produce May Not Be Enough to Remove Pesticide Residue

Our Blog | October 3, 2024

Washing produce may not be enough to remove pesticide residue. A new study out of China’s Anhui Agricultural, Wuyi, and Wuhan Universities published in Nano Letters finds pesticide residue moves beyond the surface of fruits and vegetables. Making even the… read more

Longhorn Steakhouse Shigella Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 2, 2024

In today’s press reports, the St. Clair County Health Department is investigating the cause of a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses among customers who dined at the LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights. Here is everything we know about this Longhorn Steakhouse… read more

What’s Making Us Sick? Most Common Foods Prone to Contamination Uncovered!

Our Blog | October 2, 2024

What’s making us sick? Most common foods prone to contamination uncovered! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people become sick with a foodborne illness each year. That is one in six of us! This… read more

Fourth Death Announced in Jacksonville Zoo Shigella Outbreak

Our Blog,Shigella | October 1, 2024

A fourth gorilla death has been announced connected to the Jacksonville Zoo Shigella outbreak. Tragedy continues spread as zoo staff struggle to contain the highly contagious illness. Three-Year-Old Kevin Latest to Succumb to Illness in Jacksonville Zoo Shigella Outbreak Jacksonville… read more

Cases of Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Continues to Rise as New Mexico Detects New Cases and Three New Farms in California are Added to the List

Food Safety,Our Blog,Raw Milk | September 30, 2024

Despite a lull in bird flu cases over the summer, new cases of bird flu in dairy cows continues to rise.  New Mexico has recently detected new cases. Their first since April. Meanwhile, three new dairy farms in California have… read more