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How Does E. coli Make You Sick?
E. coli,Our Blog | July 30, 2024
Grilling season is upon us and we all try to ensure the health and safety of our family and friends when cooking out. Today we would like to delve into the idea of how does Ecoli makes people sick… read more
Why You Should Report Food Poisoning to the Health Department
Our Blog | July 30, 2024
Often the first step is the hardest when making a decision about a situation. Today we are going to talk about why you should report food poisoning to the health department. I get it, you already feel awful. The… read more
Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 30, 2024
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. In a news release published July 26, 2024, the agency explains what prompted the investigation, what they are doing about it, and… read more
Additional Ground Cinnamon Products Identified in New FDA Public Health Alert
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 29, 2024
A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Alert published July 25, 2024, warns consumers not to use or retailers not to sell an additional brand of ground cinnamon products. Why? “Presence of elevated levels of lead.” What… read more
What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
E. coli,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Our Blog | July 27, 2024
What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome? Perhaps someone you know and love has been diagnosed with this syndrome and now you need to know all of the details. I personally didn’t know what this was until recently and came upon it… read more
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Our Blog | July 27, 2024
This years theme for World Hepatitis Day 2024 is: It’s time for action. How can you do that? A lot of this day is about raising awareness. Did you know every 30 seconds a person dies from a hepatitis related… read more
Food Poisoning at Breakfast Buffets
Our Blog | July 26, 2024
Who doesn’t love a free breakfast when they are on vacation? I know that is one reason why we pick some of the places that we go. Food poisoning & breakfast buffets are a combination that no one wants though…. read more
Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak
Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 26, 2024
The Interstate Shellfish Sanitization Conference announced an Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak. Here is everything we know: Oysters Campylobacter Outbreak An outbreak of Campylobacter infections has spurred the Food and Drug Administration to issue a public warning. The warning is for recalled… read more
Two Deaths and a Dozen Illnesses Linked to Plant-Based Milk Outbreak in Canada
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 26, 2024
Health Canada announced a plant-based milk outbreak on July 17, 2024. So far, a cluster of a dozen Listeria illnesses and two deaths have been reported. Here’s what we know. Plant-Based Milk Outbreak A cluster of twelve related Listeria illnesses… read more