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Another Salmonella Ground Turkey Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 13, 2021

There is another Salmonella outbreak linked to ground turkey in the news. Federal health officials triggered an alert for a potential Salmonella Ground Turkey Outbreak linked to more than 200,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products due to concerns the… read more

Listeria Cheese Outbreak: El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. Recall

Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 22, 2021

On February 19, 2021, El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. of Paterson, NJ recalled all Queso Fresco products with “sell by” dates through 03/28/21 purportedly linked to the Listeria Cheese Outbreak. Products include El Abuelito, Rio Grande, and Rio Lindo brand queso… read more

FoodCORE Solves Salmonella Outbreak

Our Blog | February 16, 2021

FoodCORE solves Salmonella Outbreak that, for over two years, was a mystery. Utah public health officials have struggled with identifying a true source of a Salmonella outbreak linked to queso fresco.  With the help of FoodCORE resources, this diverse group… read more

Queso Oh No! Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cheese

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 15, 2021

A recent outbreak of listeria has been linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses. 7 people across 4 different states have been infected between October 2020 and February of this year. Cheese is so good. Queso Fresco, Manchego, and Cotija… read more

Bollywood Star Collapses from Food Poisoning

Outbreaks & Recalls | February 11, 2021

Food poisoning, or foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms including bacteria, viruses, and parasites or their toxins, are the most common causes of food poisoning. Recently, veteran Bollywood star Mithun Chakraborty, collapsed on set during… read more

Mystery E. coli Outbreak – Leafy Greens Again to Blame?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2021

On February 2nd of this year, the CDC announced an ongoing investigation of a mystery outbreak of E. coli resulting in 16 illnesses, and 5 hospitalizations spread across 5 states. Approximately 265,000 people are infected with E. coli every year,… read more

4 Leafy Greens Ecoli Outbreaks – No Confirmed Source

E. coli | December 23, 2020

A series of 4 E. coli outbreaks, spanning 21 states are currently under investigation by the CDC, FDA, and regulatory officials from several states. Multiple states have patients from each of the 3 outbreaks. A total of over a hundred… read more

What Damages Can I Recover in a Food Poisoning Lawsuit?

Our Blog | November 20, 2020

Getting the maximum amount of money you are entitled to after suffering from a severe case of food poisoning is important, especially when someone else’s negligence has made you ill. Restaurants and any other party involved in the chain of… read more

Another Romaine Lettuce E coli Outbreak?

Our Blog | November 6, 2020

Another Romaine lettuce E coli outbreak?  Tanimura & Antle Romaine Lettuce has been linked to two cases of E. coli O157:H7 in Michigan.  A routine sample of the lettuce collected at a Walmart in Comstock Park, MI, and tested by… read more

2 Mystery Ecoli Outbreaks – Leafy Greens Ecoli Outbreak Again?

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 30, 2020

The CDC and FDA have announced two mysterious outbreaks this week. At this time, no particular food item(s) have been identified and no recalls have been announced. Could this mean another Leafy Greens Ecoli Outbreak? Outbreaks Abound – What We… read more