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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety | June 30, 2021
People contract food poisoning after consuming food or drink contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Those most susceptible to foodborne illnesses are small children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions or compromised immune symptoms. Here… read more
Food Safety | June 29, 2021
The holidays are typically paired with favorite festive foods that people do not cook or eat frequently. Many of those contain raw ingredients, leading to food safety pitfalls and an increased risk of food poisoning. Here are some of the… read more
Food Safety | June 28, 2021
During the summer months, the number of food poisoning cases increases quite substantially. Barbecues and outdoor parties are breeding grounds for foodborne illness. Food is left out longer than it should, and certain harmful bacteria function better at high temperatures…. read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 26, 2021
The CDC and FDA have identified another Salmonella outbreak – this one linked to Frozen Cooked Shrimp products. This Salmonella Shrimp Outbreak comes after an import alert back in March. Here’s what we know: Quick Facts: Illnesses: 6 Hospitalizations: 2… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 13, 2021
The FDA warns, eating as little as 2 ounces of black licorice a day for two weeks could cause an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia, especially for folks over 40. The glycyrrhizin acid, found in black licorice and many other… read more
Several Maquoketa Iowa Children Have E. coli – Source a Mystery
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 10, 2021
Several news outlets out of Maquoketa, Iowa are reporting severe E. coli illnesses in children – some of which have developed a rare, life-threatening complication. Some of these children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can lead to… read more
Salmonella Raw Frozen Breaded Stuffed Chicken Outbreak
Our Blog,Salmonella | June 2, 2021
Today, the CDC linked a suspected outbreak of Salmonella illnesses to a source: Raw Frozen Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products. As suspected last month, this outbreak of Salmonella Raw Frozen Breaded Stuffed Chicken CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several… read more
Possible Don Julio Mexican Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog | June 2, 2021
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States every year. Recently, a possible Salmonella outbreak in North Branch, Minnesota was linked with Mexican-themed restaurant Don… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2021
A recent case of norovirus at an Arby’s in Springfield, Illinois serves as a reminder that, while things start to get better in the United States, there are still a range of foodborne illnesses that we need to stay vigilant… read more