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Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak from Water Tools Sicken More Than 30 Workers

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak from water tools sickens more than 30 factory workers in South Carolina. An unusual source of this type of illness. However, these findings pose a warning for similar manufacturers and a need for precautions, says a… read more

Most Notable 2024 Food Poisoning Lawsuits

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024

If it seemed like there were more food poisoning lawsuits in 2024 than previous years, you may be right. 2024 was full of multi-state recalls, widespread foodborne outbreaks, and subsequent food poisoning lawsuits to boot. While every case of foodborne… read more

CDC Announces First Severe Bird Flu Case in Humans, Linked to Backyard Poultry

Our Blog | December 23, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced the first severe bird flu case in humans. This transmission did not occur from a commercial operation. This illness was linked to a backyard poultry flock. Previously, illnesses have been… read more

Beyond the Bird: Roasting Holiday Meat Safely

Our Blog | December 22, 2024

Roasting holiday meat is a huge part of many social gatherings this time of year. While the turkey, a staple in many household Thanksgiving traditions, often reigns supreme. Other holiday meats are stars of the show on many festive tables… read more

Despite the FDA Announcing the McDonald’s Outbreak Investigation is Closed More Lawsuits May Be Filed

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 22, 2024

Early December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the McDonald’s outbreak investigation is closed and has since been removed the link from the “Active Investigations” category. But news on this unfortunate situation is far from over. More… read more

FDA Announces Advisory for Norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish in Washington State

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 20, 2024

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement for norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish for the state of Washington. This alert advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters and Manila clams from the… read more

Don’t Make Food Poisoning Your Plus One at the Holiday Potluck This Year! What NOT to Bring.

Our Blog | December 19, 2024

A holiday potluck is a great way to reduce the stress for the person hosting the event. You also get to enjoy a variety of foods and show off your favorite and famous recipes. There are, however, a few tips… read more

CDC Scientists Analyze What Socioeconomic Status Impacts Salmonella Outbreaks from Ground Beef

Our Blog,Salmonella | December 18, 2024

Does socioeconomic status play a role in whether or not you get sick in a Salmonella outbreak from ground beef? Inquiring minds want to know. And so did some scientists. This was the topic of a recently published paper in… read more

Vegetables Are Riskier Than Beef When It Comes to E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog | December 17, 2024

If you think about it, vegetables are riskier than beef when it comes to E. coli. There I said it. And believe it or not, it is true! And there is science and data to back it up! Recent E…. read more

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Jack and the Green Sprouts Products

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 17, 2024

Several people fell sick after consuming Jack and the Green Sprouts products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the outbreak following the producer’s recall. But not a lot of information was published about the details of the outbreak,… read more