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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Statistics
Our Blog | September 30, 2021
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term or recurrent disorder of gastrointestinal (GI) functioning that affects 10 to 15 percent of the population. It is characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating or gas, diarrhea, and constipation. If you’ve… read more
Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak – Source Found?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 17, 2021
The FDA announced today on its “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table that there are two more outbreaks of Salmonella, source still unknown. Here is everything we know about the Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak: Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak Traceback efforts on the… read more
Salmonella Thompson Outbreak and Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 16, 2021
The FDA announced today on its “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table that there are two more outbreaks of Salmonella, source still unknown. Here is everything we know about the Salmonella Thompson Outbreak and Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak: Salmonella Thompson Outbreak… read more
Potters Pond Campylobacter Outbreak
Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 14, 2021
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing the immediate closure of the Potters Pond (GA10PP), located in South Kingstown, to all shellfish harvesting. The pond will remain closed until further… read more
NetCost Market Deli Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 13, 2021
The New York City Health Department is investigating a cluster of three listeriosis patients with clinical isolates highly related by whole genome sequencing who all reside in Brooklyn. All three patients purchased ready-to-eat food from the deli counter at the… read more
El Sombrero Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 12, 2021
The McHenry County Department of Health issued a notice of reporting a foodborne illness outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness caused by Salmonella. The illness has been linked to El Sombrero, 314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove. Here is what we know… read more
At Least 8 Sick in La Mex Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Salmonella | September 12, 2021
This week, the Grundy County Health Department issued a public notice that it is investigating a cluster of individuals with documented Salmonella potentially linked to a Morris, Illinois restaurant. The health agency identified at least eight Salmonella cases in Grundy… read more
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Statistics
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | August 31, 2021
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a serious disease that affects the kidneys and blood clotting system. It usually occurs after a person has had a diarrheal illness caused by a toxin-producing bacterium. Most cases of HUS occur as a rare… read more
Cyclospora,Cyclospora | August 31, 2021
Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Infection is often spread by consuming contaminated food and drinks and commonly imported raw fruit and vegetables such as raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, snow peas, and salad herbs. If you… read more
Italian-style Meats Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog | August 26, 2021
Italian style meats really are delicious. Recently however, meats like salami, coppa, prosciutto, and pepperoni have been linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 36 illnesses across 16 states. Here is what we know about this Italian-style… read more