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Can Legionnaires’ Disease be Transmitted Through Air Conditioning Systems?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | March 18, 2024

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, has been associated with outbreaks linked to air conditioning systems and other HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. How is Legionnaires’ Disease Transmitted Through Air Conditioning Systems?… read more

Do Outbreaks Affect Stock Prices of Publicly Traded Companies? New Study Examines This Phenomenon with Chipotle as Example.

Food Safety,Our Blog | March 18, 2024

Do Foodborne outbreaks affect stock prices for publicly traded companies? A recent study published by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores this concept. With so many outbreaks, eight between the study period of 2015 – 2018, Chipotle made a great subject… read more

Is Soy Sauce a Super Food? Functional Effects Say Yes!

Our Blog | March 17, 2024

Could soy sauce be the next super food? A review of several studies published in Science Direct discusses the health benefits of this functional food. More than just a seasoning, this flavor additive packs a punch. Both to your taste… read more

FDA Approves New Food Allergy Drug, Xolair

Food Allergy,Our Blog | March 16, 2024

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new food allergy drug meant to provide a prophylactic effect against some common food allergies. This is not a cure, but it provides hope for those with severe food… read more

Another HelloFresh Outbreak

Our Blog | March 15, 2024

HelloFresh is linked to yet another outbreak.  This one has been linked to at least 7 illnesses, six of which required hospitalization.  This meal delivery company is no stranger to recalls, as they have been cited in recalls dating back… read more

Want Your Cinnamon Unleaded? Avoid These Brands! FDA Issues Alert on Lead in Cinnamon Following Investigation.

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 15, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert for certain brands, as they contain unsafe levels of lead in cinnamon. Acute, and especially prolonged exposure to products containing lead is harmful. Particularly in children. Check your pantry… read more

Cilantro Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak at Alabama Restaurant and Beyond

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 15, 2024

Cilantro linked to Cyclospora outbreak at Alabama restaurant proves to be much larger than initially perceived. However, it was the uptick of this fairly rare illness domestically that revealed a much larger foodborne problem. Uptick in Alabama Cyclospora Cases Prompts… read more

Cozy Vale Creamery Raw Milk Recall Announced, Potentially Contaminated with E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 15, 2024

Select dates of Cozy Vale Creamery raw milk and cream products are being voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with the harmful bacterium, Escherichia coli (E. coli). Here’s what we know about this Cozy Vale Creamery raw milk recall announcement…. read more

CDC Warns Three Eastern U.S. States About Recent Uptick of Flesh Eating Bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus

Our Blog,Vibrio | March 14, 2024

Cases of Vibria vulnificus, commonly known as the flesh eating bacteria are on the rise in three eastern U.S. States. Most notably during the heat waves experienced between July through August 2023, says a Center for Disease Control and Prevention… read more

STEC Outbreak at Appalachian Fairgrounds Leaves Child Brain Damaged and At Least Eight Hospitalized

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 12, 2024

An STEC outbreak at Appalachian Fairgrounds has hospitalized at least eight children. Elementary school students in Sullivan and Washington counties brought back more than just souvenirs after a field trip to the Appalachian Fairgrounds. Many experienced an E. coli infection… read more