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New Bacteria May Contribute to Colon Cancer Treatment Failure
Our Blog | April 12, 2024
A new strain of bacteria discovered in colon cancer patient samples reveals a novel bacteria may contribute to colon cancer, says researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington. These bacteria, found primarily at the other end of… read more
Could Freezing Oysters Reduce the Risk of Vibrio Infections?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | April 11, 2024
Could freezing oysters reduce the risk of Vibrio infections? Scientists say, yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 80,000 people become sick with vibriosis – the illness associated with Vibrio bacterial infections – in the… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | April 10, 2024
Prepare yourself for this deadly illness by knowing Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and how it is spread. Have you noticed a recent increase of Legionnaires’ disease cases in the news? Scientists have speculated an answer for that, and it has to… read more
Studies Show that Climate Change Affects Foodborne Illness Rates. Physicians Warned.
Food Safety,Our Blog | April 10, 2024
A new article in the Journal of American Medical Association publication, JAMA, warns physicians on how climate change affects foodborne illness rates. Infectious-disease physicians from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of California Davis (UCD) pointed out that the… read more
Are Plant-Based Meats Safer? Scientists Find Mixed Data.
Our Blog | April 9, 2024
Plant-based meats are seeing a rise in popularity lately. But are they any safer? Scientists found mixed data. A German study researched plant-based meat consumption in Europe and examined the microbiological status of vegan ground meat products available for sale… read more
Changes to the Chick-fil-A Antibiotic Use Policy in Spring of 2024 Is Not as Bad as It Sounds
Food Policy,Our Blog | April 9, 2024
Changes to the Chick-fil-A antibiotic use policy may sound scary, but it isn’t as bad as it may sound. Chick-fil-A, a company synonymous with tasty chicken products, recently announced a changed in their antibiotic use policy. This change is slated… read more
E. coli,Our Blog | April 8, 2024
A recent study out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated certain plants and conditions that make kale and other leafy greens less susceptible to E. coli than other lettuces. Surprising differences between lettuces and their leafy greens cousins like… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | April 8, 2024
Recent reports of bird flu detected in dairy cows in four states so far may explain some herd production losses. But what does this mean for the milk supply? Is it safe? Here’s what we know so far. Bird Flu… read more
Shawnee Milling Company Issues Recall on Flour Due to Potential Cross-Contamination with Egg, Milk.
Food Allergens,Food Allergy,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 7, 2024
The Shawnee Milling Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma initiated a recall on flour products on March 28, 2024. This recall, so far limited to their 5 lb bags of Food Club brand All Purpose Flour is due to potential contamination with… read more
Brewers Pitcher, Trevor Megill’s Concussion Related to Food Poisoning
Our Blog | April 7, 2024
Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill’s concussion was reportedly related to food poisoning. This head injury landed him on the injured list. Trevor Megill’s Concussion Didn’t Happen on the Field Concussions, while a very serious injury, are a risky part of a… read more