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4 Basic Food Safety Principles
Food Safety | August 29, 2019
We talk a lot about food safety principles. I see it linked a lot but how many of us actually go the extra step to read and consider these principles? I’m a firm believer if we all were to not… read more
2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 29, 2019
Hidalgo County, Texas is in the midst of an outbreak of illness caused by the foodborne parasite cyclospora, according to public health officials and local news reports. Here’s what you need to know about the 2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak: Speaking… read more
Food Safety | August 28, 2019
School is back in session! Even though it has been a while since my kids were in school, I still remember hearing stories about the lunchroom. It will be quite a few years until my little girl will be battling… read more
Chicken Listeria Outbreak Hits U.S.?
Our Blog | August 25, 2019
A chicken listeria outbreak may be brewing in the United States and Canada. Early last week, Canada announced a listeria outbreak connected to cooked diced chicken. Within days, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced… read more
Canadian Chicken Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 25, 2019
Canadian health authorities have announced that a cluster of Listeria infections appears to be linked to Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken. The product is now under recall. But it appears there is much we all need to know about this… read more
Gershen Apartments Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 21, 2019
Gershen Apartments, a senior housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities, is under the microscope after 3 cases of Legionnaires disease were confirmed at the facility within the past 13 months. The New Jersey Department of Health is working… read more
Mendham Golf & Tennis Club Hepatitis Outbreak
Our Blog | August 16, 2019
Nearly two dozen people have been sickened by the Mendham Golf & Tennis Club Hepatitis Outbreak in the last month. That number could change of course but right now stands at 23. How did so many people fall ill though?… read more
Yucatan Taco Closed Amid Bad Health Inspection
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 15, 2019
The Yucatan Taco restaurant on West Magnolia Avenue was temporarily closed after a routine health inspection. The 11-year old restaurant was shut down after several violations including inadequate refrigeration were found. The restaurant will remain closed until refrigeration repairs are… read more
Routine Testing Finds Legionella at Wayne State University
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 15, 2019
For Wayne State University, vigilance is paying off. Routine testing discovered heightened levels of Legionella bacteria in the Old Main cooling tower and the tower has been temporarily shut down for disinfection. Last year, late May, a WSU employee was… read more