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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Don’t Make the Viral Sink Drink
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | August 24, 2024
Some trends just leave me shaking my head and wondering where we are headed as a nation with the world at our fingertips. There is apparently a trend where people are making a viral “sink drink” which led me to… read more
Protecting Yourself from Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A,Our Blog | August 23, 2024
We are still enjoying the benefits of summer in most parts of the country. The late evening daylight, the sun on our skin (don’t forget your sunscreen) and of course water activities. Protecting yourself from Hepatitis A is such an… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 22, 2024
When heading out to a nice dinner, regardless who accompanies you when ordering seafood, you want to make sure you are getting what you have paid for. Today, we look at the difference in imitation versus real crab meat, especially… read more
New Study on Salmonella Illnesses from Ground Beef Shows Socioeconomic Impact
Our Blog,Salmonella | August 21, 2024
A new study on ground beef related Salmonella illnesses indicates potential socioeconomic impacts on those illnesses. An estimated 1.35 million Salmonella infections causing 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths occur in the United States each year. Food is the most common… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease in Lincoln Sickens Five People Near RiverWalk Resort
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2024
A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Lincoln sickens at least five people in New Hampshire. State health officials warn residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms of this serious illness. Here’s what we know. Five People Sickened in Outbreak of… read more
FDA Issues Oyster Advisory due to Campylobacter Outbreak. Check Those Shellfish Tags!
Campylobacter | August 20, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an oyster advisory for oysters harvested in the Lewis Bay harvest area. This advisory is in response to a Campylobacter outbreak associated with oysters collected from this location. If you have recently… read more
A History of Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs, Fruit, and Vegetables
Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2024
A history of Cyclospora in fresh herbs, fruit, and veggies is a long one. In fact, the first recorded appearance of Cyclospora in food occurred in raspberries. With a large Cyclospora outbreak in North Carolina with no known source affecting… read more
Hep A,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a potential hepatitis A exposure at Azay restaurant in Little Tokyo. The department issued a public health alert on August 8, 2024, warning patrons of their potential exposure and urges… read more
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Candy Recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, Dollar General
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
Salmonella contamination prompts candy recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, and Dollar General stores. Here’s what you need to know! Candy Recall for Several Brand Names Palmer Candy Company, of Sioux City, Iowa, issued a candy recall on May 6, 2024…. read more
Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Is Prime Example of Lasting Effects of Contaminated Food Recalls
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
A recent King County Update on the ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses is a prime example of the lasting effects of contaminated food recalls. Ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Since January 2024, an IHOP located in Bellevue, Washington has… read more