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City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues News Release About Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Beans & Barley

Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 19, 2024

The City of Milwaukee Health Department issued a news release on November 18, 2024 about a potential hepatitis A exposure at Beans & Barley. A local food establishment offering breakfast, deli sandwiches, and an organic market on the city’s East… read more

The FDA Has Not Been Able to Definitively Link Taylor Farms Onions to the Recent E. coli Outbreak Associated with McDonald’s. What Does That Mean?

Our Blog | November 18, 2024

Various food safety related websites and news articles have indicated that the FDA has not been able to definitively link Taylor Farms Onions to the recent E. coli outbreak associated with fast food restaurants. But what exactly does that mean?… read more

12 Active FDA Investigations With 8 Ongoing to Pay Attention To

Outbreaks & Recalls | November 17, 2024

There are currently 12 active FDA investigations consumers should be paying attention to. Eight of which continue to include new cases. Here’s what you need to know about these active FDA investigations and what you should look out for. 12… read more

Another Large, Ready-to-Eat Poultry Listeria Recall

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 17, 2024

Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced another large, ready-to-eat poultry recall that consumers should check for. The USDA, the food safety governing body for this type of product, announced the recall for various ready-to-eat and precooked… read more

How Common Are Listeria Outbreaks Caused by Sick Food Workers and What Can Be Done About It?

Listeria,Our Blog | November 16, 2024

How common are Listeria outbreaks caused by sick food workers and what can be done about it? It seems like every time you turn on the news or scroll through your news feed there is another Listeria outbreak. Whether it… read more

Rockwood Summit Ecoli Outbreak

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

The St. Louis Department of Health have announced an outbreak of Ecoli illnesses linked to not one but two catered events on behalf of Rockwood Summit High School. Here is everything we know about this Rockwood Summit Ecoli Outbreak: Rockwood… read more

King County Announces Norovirus Outbreak at Kirkland McDonald’s is Over

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 15, 2024

Seattle’s King County announces norovirus outbreak at Kirkland McDonald’s is over. I’ll take a cheeseburger and a side of norovirus. Said no one. Ever! But that could be what happened for some patrons at a certain Kirkland, Washington McDonald’s restaurant…. read more

9 Worst Deli Meat Recalls of All Time

Food Safety,Our Blog | November 14, 2024

Recently deli meat has been a hot topic when it comes to food safety. We have all heard about recalls and other safety concerns but today we are taking a look at the 9 worst deli meat recalls of all… read more

13 Condiments You Should Never Eat After They Expire

Food Safety,Our Blog | November 12, 2024

Did you know there are 13 condiments you should never eat after they expire? I didn’t either but let’s dig in and find out what they are and why. We have all done that deep clean of our refrigerator and… read more

App Developed for People Traveling Abroad for Early Outbreak Detection

Food Safety,Our Blog | November 12, 2024

Recently there was an app developed for people traveling abroad for early outbreak detection. This can be a literal lifesaver for high-risk groups of people that still want to travel. The Illness Tracking in Travelers (ITIT) app provides a way… read more