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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 12, 2024
A traceback investigation is the first step in identifying the source of a foodborne outbreak. When people are falling sick, time is of the essence. The faster the outbreak source is discovered, the faster the situation can be remedied (e.g.,… read more
Can You Eat Expired Eggs from the Grocery Store?
Our Blog | August 11, 2024
Can you eat expired eggs from the grocery store? With the rising costs of food, and avian flu influencing the cost of eggs, consumers are looking for ways to hold onto their pennies, nickels, and dimes. This could mean eating… read more
Can a Single Bout of Food Poisoning Result in Chronic Illness by Altering the Gut Microbiome?
Our Blog | August 10, 2024
Can a single bout of food poisoning lead to chronic illness in the long-term? Unfortunately, yes. Some cases of foodborne illness can have lasting effects. In some cases, it can take weeks, if not months for normal bowel behavior to… read more
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