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A Glance at Cyclospora in the US
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2019
Spring and Summer months bring so much fun and ways to make memories. This summer we have gotten out to do so many more things outdoors and now that our boys are both getting older we are finding these day… read more
Covenant Living Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2019
The Kane County of Health Department has confirmed four cases of Legionnaires disease at a retirement facility in Batavia. In a statement released by county health officials, the department is investigating the Legionnaires disease outbreak at Covenant Living at the… read more
Amador County Shigella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | September 8, 2019
A significant increase in acute frequent diarrhea has resulted in several cases of Shigellosis in Amador County. The County’s Environmental Health and Public Health announced the outbreak after a number of people were diagnosed with Shigellosis dysentery. Shigellosis is a… read more
Scombroid Food Poisoning Linked to Kroger Stores
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2019
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the FDA has issued a public health alert after four cases of Scombroid food poisoning were reported in Montgomery and Franklin counties. The illnesses were sourced to Kroger stores at Austin Landing and Cornerstone… read more
PulseNet Proclaims Whole Genome Sequencing as New Gold Standard
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 7, 2019
A foodborne illness outbreak can be anywhere from 2 people falling ill from the same food source to hundreds or even thousands. When an outbreak is identified, an investigation takes place to help prevent others from becoming sick for the… read more
C.Diff Threat to Elderly Hospital Patients
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 6, 2019
A kind of dangerous bacteria called Clostridioides difficile or C.Diff is posing a threat to very sick and elderly hospital patients. The bacteria are shown to survive on disposable hospital gowns and stainless-steel surfaces even after they have been scrubbed… read more
Food Safety Better at Fast Food or Full-Service Restaurants?
Food Safety | September 5, 2019
When you go out to eat, there is a level of trust you are putting in the hands of the people who are preparing your food. There are regulations in place, health department inspections, and a cleanliness factor you expect… read more
14 People Sick with Ecoli in Philadelphia
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 5, 2019
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced an outbreak of Ecoli infections that has sickened 14 people so far. All of the 14 who are sick, ranging in age from 7 to 90, “presented with signs of acute gastroenteritis with… read more
Food Safety | September 5, 2019
Leftovers have become an imminent part of our daily lives. We aren’t always able to finish what we have cooked or ordered, so we save up what’s left. And then there are some who are leftover lovers. They look forward… read more
Food Safety | September 3, 2019
As the controversy rages on over the legalization of marijuana, new issues arise. Not with the law itself, but with the already shaky ground of safety. New products pop onto the scene and while everyone believes this is progress, it… read more