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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2021
A recent case of norovirus at an Arby’s in Springfield, Illinois serves as a reminder that, while things start to get better in the United States, there are still a range of foodborne illnesses that we need to stay vigilant… read more
Our Blog,Salmonella | May 21, 2021
An outbreak of salmonella in Ontario, Canada has ended, according to local public health officials. The outbreak produced dozens of lab-positive salmonella tests and hundreds more people who reported symptoms. Here is what we know about the Food Truck Salmonella:… read more
Suspected Outbreak Linked to Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 21, 2021
The USDA has announced that there is a suspected Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Salmonella Outbreak currently under investigation. At this time, there are no details surrounding this outbreak, apart from the identified food source. More information will be forthcoming as… read more
Officials Warn of E. coli Maine Deli Exposure
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 21, 2021
In the press release, the Maine CDC stated that an infected worker at Morse’s Sauerkraut handled deli food while infectious from April 1 through May 13. They state that people who purchased food from the deli in this E. coli… read more
Union County Legionnaires Outbreak
Our Blog | May 14, 2021
Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease reported between Feb. 3rd and Feb. 26th in Union County, NJ are being investigated by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJOH), along with local health officials. The cluster of cases has seen 14 people become… read more
I’ll Have a Bowl of Captain Crunch, Hold the Shrimp
Our Blog | May 14, 2021
The two words, “cereal” and “shrimp” should never be in the same sentence. Unless you are feeding cereal to your pet shrimp. Memories of the long dead Sea Monkeys I dutifully fed and monitored in elementary school come to mind. … read more
Seattle E. coli Outbreak, 7 Children Sick (Updated)
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 5, 2021
Just today, King County announced a Seattle E. coli Outbreak. Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 14 years… read more
Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 23, 2021
There are 5 people sick in the Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak. The outbreak link was announced today by the CDC and a contemporaneous recall was also announced. The Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak Fast Facts: Five people infected with… read more
Non-viral Hepatitis Linked to Bottled Alkaline Water
Hepatitis A | April 23, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating cases of non-viral hepatitis that may be linked to bottled alkaline water, according to a press release put out by that agency. The FDA was first alerted to the problem on March 13th…. read more
Foodborne illness Under Investigation-Jimmy Johns to Blame Again?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 15, 2021
The McLean County Health Department has reported the possible foodborne illness. An undetermined number of ill individuals that have been contaminated and or hospitalized still remain unknown. Is there another Jimmy Johns food poisoning outbreak? Read all about it here…. read more