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An Invisible Threat Lurking in Your Chicken: Multidrug Resistant Campylobacter
Campylobacter,Our Blog | December 8, 2024
Scientists uncover the startling truth that the chicken in your refrigerator likely harbors a nasty germ. Human cases of multidrug resistance Campylobacter infections are commonly linked to poultry. Raw poultry is often associated with Salmonella bacteria. But other harmful pathogens… read more
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 8, 2024
An outbreak of Norovirus at Faccia Luna pizzeria and Italian restaurant that sickened at least 40 people prompted both state and local health department investigations. The Pennsylvania Department of Health via the Department of Agriculture and the State College Health… read more
Is There a Connection Between Ground Beef-Associated Salmonellosis and Socioeconomic Status?
Our Blog,Salmonella | December 7, 2024
Is there a community-level connection in ground beef-associated salmonellosis statistics? Does socioeconomic status make you more or less likely to become sick from this type of outbreak? Scientists say yes. The reason, however, is not all that clear. This was… read more
Researchers Discover Details Linking Salmonella bongori to E. coli Ancestors
Our Blog | December 6, 2024
Have your ever heard of the Salmonella bongori bacteria? If your answer is no. You are not alone. While most people have likely heard of Salmonella, the species most people think about when it comes to that germ is Salmonella… read more
More Cucumber Recalls Announced After Salmonella Outbreak Was Linked to Imported Cucumbers
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 6, 2024
Two more cucumber recalls have been announced since the initial SunFed Produce recall that was linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak. Could we see more recalls? Probably. There are several reasons we may see more cucumber recalls announced. But first,… read more
FDA Announces New E. coli Outbreak This Week. Could Leafy Greens Be to Blame?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 6, 2024
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak with a “not yet identified” food linked to the illnesses. The agency is still in the early stages of traceback investigation, but I have a hunch… read more
Another Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Canada. What Does It Mean For Us?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 6, 2024
This week, another Taylor Farms recall was announced by the Government of Canada. This recall is directed at packaged salad products for sale in Canada. So, what does it mean for us here in the United States. It could mean… read more
Do Bacteria Age Like Humans? Or Are They Immortal?
Our Blog | December 5, 2024
Do bacteria age like humans? Or if left to their own devices, do they replicate and live on and on forever? Are they immortal? I bet that is a question you may have never thought about. But I’ve got you… read more
Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park. Are You Protected?
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 5, 2024
Just before Thanksgiving, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an announcement of a possible hepatitis A exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park. Hepatitis A can be transmitted by food handled by an infected food worker…. read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 5, 2024
Rockwood E. coli Outbreak Linked to Multi-State Outbreak, Unspecified Leafy Greens is Suspected Source Additional information points to Rockwood E. coli outbreak linked to multi-state outbreak. With the cluster making up nearly a quarter of illnesses in the larger-scale outbreak,… read more