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Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 27, 2024
Another infant formula recall due to US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) non-compliance has been issued. This is the second this month for this category. However, several other infant formula recalls are still listed as active according to the FDA’s… read more
Is AI Used for Food Safety a Good or a Bad Thing?
Food Safety,Our Blog | May 26, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over many aspects of our daily life. From how we interact with technology interfaces, to help with projects, and even our entertainment. Even AI used for food safety is becoming more mainstream. But is it… read more
Biotoxin Linked to Mussels Sickens At Least 20 People Says Oregon Health Authority
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2024
A cluster of illnesses of paralytic shellfish poisoning caused by a biotoxin linked to mussels prompted an investigation by the Oregon Health Authority. According to the press release, there have been at least 20 people sickened by this naturally occurring… read more
Could Your Garden Hose Be Toxic? Tips to Identify a Non-Toxic Garden Hose to Keep Your Family Safe!
Are you using a non-toxic garden hose at your home? Garden hoses are a convenient way to move water from the source to where you want it. Whether that is a sprinkler to keep your yard looking green, irrigation for… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 24, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a Salmonella Africana outbreak investigation is underway. So far there have been 100 confirmed cases linked to this outbreak. The source has not yet been released. The agency has initiated a… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 23, 2024
Two years ago, nearly 300 consumers fell ill after eating a Daily Harvest brand product called French Lentil + Leek Crumbles containing tara flour as an ingredient. Last week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deemed it unsafe… read more
70 Passengers Fall Sick on a Plane from Uknown Stomach Bug.
Our Blog | May 22, 2024
70 passengers fell sick on a plane from unknown stomach bug. You are 38,000 feet in altitude and the person next to you begins wrenching. You look around and see other passengers do the same. Forget Snakes on a Plane!… read more
E. coli,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Our Blog | May 21, 2024
Did you know that your child could be infected with E. coli from lawn sprinklers depending on the water source? Several parents in Utah towns last summer learned this the hard way. This outbreak brings to light some warnings and… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 20, 2024
Austin Public School Salmonella exposure warning issued after recalled ingredient was used to prepare school lunches. Parents of Austin Public School District were given homework of their own last Friday. Monitor their children for Salmonella infection symptoms. Why? A recalled… read more
Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel Salmonella Outbreak Sickens At Least 10
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 20, 2024
The Kankakee County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health are currently investigating the Bourbonnais Cracker Barrel Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 10 restaurant patrons so far. Another 4 cases are listed as “probable” at… read more