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CDC Announces Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Information
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 6, 2024
As cases counts rise from 141 to 162 and additional information becomes available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces updated cucumber outbreak information. The Salmonella Africana outbreak has grown. Updated Salmonella Africana Cucumber Outbreak Case Counts and… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 5, 2024
UPDATE: As of June 12th, CDC officials estimate that 196 patients have been identified in the investigation – though the true number of those affected is likely much, much higher. The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several… read more
New EPA Study Shows Forever Chemicals Found in Fish Is a Significant Health Concern
Food Safety,Our Blog | June 4, 2024
A new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study highlights that PFAS, or forever chemicals found in fish are a significant health concern. Specifically, freshwater fish. Knowledge about these chemicals has been around for over a decade, but little has been… read more
Dozens of Cruise Passengers Sick with Norovirus Arrive at Houston Airport
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 4, 2024
The Houston Fire Department was called to Terminal C to greet dozens of cruise passengers sick with norovirus as they arrived at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport with flu-like symptoms. Cruise Passengers Sick with Norovirus Cruise goers and flight travelers returned… read more
Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Listeria Recall Announced by FDA
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 4, 2024
Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Listeria Recall Announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Once Upon a Farm PBC of Berkeley, California issued a voluntary recall on May 17, 2024. Their Once Upon a Farm Organic Plant-Rich… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2024
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak involving the rare Salmonella Africana strain. Today, a recall was announced for certain whole cucumbers due to “possible health risk” – Salmonella. Could these two announcements be… read more
Connecticut Man Hospitalized with Legionnaires’ Disease from Garden Hose Water Bong
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | May 30, 2024
A Connecticut man was hospitalized with Legionnaires’ disease from an unlikely source. Garden hose water bong was the likely source. Determining the cause of this man’s lung infection puzzled doctors, until information revealed the cannabis-related clue. This was the topic… read more
Sourdough Starter: How to Safely at Home
Our Blog | May 29, 2024
Sourdough– It’s literally everywhere. TikTok, Facebook, Farmer’s Markets. I am shocked I don’t dream about it some days as much of it as I see in a days’ time. The big question is can we have sourdough starter safely in… read more
Tuberculosis in Raw Milk is Yet Another Reason to Consider Pasteurization
Our Blog,Raw Milk | May 27, 2024
We all know that raw milk could potentially carry harmful germs like E. coli, Campylobacter, and now bird flu. But Tuberculosis in raw milk is yet another reason to consider pasteurization. A study gathering data about incidences of tuberculosis brings… read more