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Legionnaires’ in Las Vegas

Our Blog | August 25, 2023

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to two Las Vegas resorts. Three recent guests have fallen ill. Two at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino and one at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. This… read more

New Strain of E. coli Discovered

E. coli,Our Blog | August 24, 2023

You may have noticed quite a few reports of foodborne illness linked to the Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria over the past few years. Recent information indicates that a new strain of E. coli could be responsible for those illnesses…. read more

Ciguatera Poisoning

Our Blog | August 23, 2023

Ciguatera sounds a lot like a cryptid you’d hear about on a podcast. The reality is way more ominous than that. Ciguatera poisoning affects about 500,000 people each year. Ciguatera poisoning is caused by ingesting the ciguatoxin present in certain… read more

Tik Tok Avocado Hack NOT a Good Idea

Food Safety | August 19, 2023

Everyone’s heard this TikTok intro.  “Show me the life hack…” It is usually followed by some interesting technique someone has found to make their life easier.  Sometimes it is simple.  Sometimes it is thought provoking.  Sometimes it is just plain… read more

Back2School Food Safety

Food Safety,Our Blog | August 19, 2023

It is that glorious time of year when the house is quiet again and a week’s worth of snacks lasts more than 2 days. Kids are back in school. That means they aren’t devouring everything in your fridge and are… read more

Weed Food Poisoning

Our Blog,Salmonella | August 18, 2023

Under federal law, possession of cannabis in any form is not legal.  This includes, but is not limited to flowers, edibles, oils, and vape products.  There are a few FDA-approved medications that contain cannabis-derived products, such as CBD or synthetic… read more

Trade Winds Bar & Grill Campylobacter Outbreak

Campylobacter Attorney,Campylobacter Lawsuit,Campylobacter Lawyer,Our Blog | August 17, 2023

The Trade Winds Bar & Grill Campylobacter Outbreak is under investigation by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Anyone who was at Trade Winds Bar & Grill between July 14 and August 9 and then developed diarrhea, bloody… read more

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Our Blog | August 17, 2023

Food is so tempting when you are pregnant. Those food cravings make things even more intense sometimes. Both times I was pregnant the holidays were in the equation. I knew that after speaking to my doctors that some things were… read more

Zespri Kiwi Listeria Recall

Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 17, 2023

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall alert for clamshell packaged organic kiwi under the brand name Zespri due to the potential health risk, Listeria monocytogenes. This bad bug is known for mild diarrheal illness but… read more

3 Sick and 1 Death – Vibrio in Connecticut

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | August 16, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Health (DPH) issued a Press Release on July 28, 2023, warning residents about a severe Vibrio infection outbreak detected in the state that has sickened at least 3 and caused 1 death so far. The Outbreak… read more