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Modern Root Beer Lacks the Traditional Ingredient. What Is It, and Why?

Our Blog | December 30, 2024

Root beer is one of those craft beverages that is more mainstream than beer or mead. Anyone can drink it. Anyone can consume it. Chances are, you know a root beer enthusiast. It has a cult following, so to speak…. read more

California Child with Bird Flu Symptoms Raises Concerns About Person-to-Person Spread and Raw Milk

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 27, 2024

A second California child with bird flu symptoms recently hit the news. The illness, presumably acquired from raw milk, was consistent with severe bird flu illness in humans. However, additional laboratory tests indicated that despite the child showing symptoms of… read more

2024 Has Been a Busy Year for Foodborne Outbreaks

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 27, 2024

2024 has been a busy year for foodborne outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) typically coordinates between 17 to 36 foodborne illnesses involving multiple states at any given time. These are what the agency considers “active investigations.”… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak from Water Tools Sicken More Than 30 Workers

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak from water tools sickens more than 30 factory workers in South Carolina. An unusual source of this type of illness. However, these findings pose a warning for similar manufacturers and a need for precautions, says a… read more

Most Notable 2024 Food Poisoning Lawsuits

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024

If it seemed like there were more food poisoning lawsuits in 2024 than previous years, you may be right. 2024 was full of multi-state recalls, widespread foodborne outbreaks, and subsequent food poisoning lawsuits to boot. While every case of foodborne… read more

CDC Announces First Severe Bird Flu Case in Humans, Linked to Backyard Poultry

Our Blog | December 23, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced the first severe bird flu case in humans. This transmission did not occur from a commercial operation. This illness was linked to a backyard poultry flock. Previously, illnesses have been… read more

Beyond the Bird: Roasting Holiday Meat Safely

Our Blog | December 22, 2024

Roasting holiday meat is a huge part of many social gatherings this time of year. While the turkey, a staple in many household Thanksgiving traditions, often reigns supreme. Other holiday meats are stars of the show on many festive tables… read more

Despite the FDA Announcing the McDonald’s Outbreak Investigation is Closed More Lawsuits May Be Filed

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 22, 2024

Early December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the McDonald’s outbreak investigation is closed and has since been removed the link from the “Active Investigations” category. But news on this unfortunate situation is far from over. More… read more

Bird Flu found in Raw Milk Sample

Food Safety,Our Blog | December 21, 2024

After bird flu was detected in a retail sample of raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC, the California Department of Public Health warned consumers on Sunday to avoid consuming any from the same lot. At the state’s… read more

Extended Recall Due to Bird Flu in Raw Farm Dairy Milk

Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | December 20, 2024

The California Department of Public Health issues a second recall in response to bird flu in Raw Farm dairy’s raw milk product. As the threat of bird flu in raw milk continues to grow, we are likely to see more… read more