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Wendy’s Romaine the Cause of Ecoli Outbreak in 4 States?
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 19, 2022
Is Wendy’s Romaine the Cause of Ecoli in 4 States? Well, Wendy’s is removing romaine lettuce from its sandwiches in some of its restaurants because it has been linked to a multistate outbreak of infections caused by E. coli. Here’s… read more
2 Deaths Linked to Raw Oysters From Louisiana
Vibrio | August 19, 2022
Two people have died in Florida from ingesting raw oysters. Here is everything we know about these raw oyster deaths: About the 2022 Raw Oyster Deaths A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 16, 2022
Approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry beverages have been recalled because of possible contamination. Here’s what we know about this CapriSun Recall: About the CapriSun Recall “The voluntary recall comes after diluted cleaning solution, which is used on… read more
Ecoli in Michigan, Source Still Pending
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 16, 2022
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health in Michigan is alerting the public to an increase in the number of cases of a shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC). This Ecoli in Michigan comes after nine cases have been linked during… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 16, 2022
Napa County Public Health is working closely with California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate and remediate sources of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Napa County, California. Here’s what we know about… read more
How Long Can You Freeze Chicken?
Food Safety | July 31, 2022
Individual pieces of raw chicken can be stored in the freezer for nine months and whole chickens for one year. Cooked chicken will last between two to six months in the freezer. Whether raw or cooked, each individual piece should… read more
Food Safety | July 31, 2022
If you accidentally leave formula sitting out, you may wonder if it is still safe to feed your baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prepared infant formula can sit out for two hours before spoiling…. read more
Food Safety | July 30, 2022
Unlike other dairy products, butter can generally sit out at room temperature for hours or even days without spoiling. Because it is low in carbohydrates and proteins, it is more challenging for mold and bacteria to grow. However, there are… read more
Food Safety | July 30, 2022
Whether raw or cooked, chicken can sit out at room temperature for two hours. Any longer than that, and it will enter the “danger zone,” which is when harmful bacteria begin to multiply, and the chicken is no longer safe… read more