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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
How Proper Food Storage Can Fend of Food Poisoning
July 1, 2018
Open your refrigerator door and take a good look inside. What do you see? If you’re looking at packages of raw chicken, beef or pork, lettuce, vegetables, or even fresh fruit, you’ll want to pay close attention to what I’m… read more
New Salmonella Testing – 100x Faster in Some Species
June 23, 2018
A new test for Salmonella developed by scientists at Cornell University has dramatically needed the time needed for accurate detection. The new tests are one hundred times faster for a particular variety, called Salmonella Dublin, which causes typhoid-like symptoms and… read more
Fingers Crossed – Maybe Romaine is Safe Again?
June 3, 2018
Romaine lettuce – it’s super low in calories and carbs but boasts high numbers for important stuff like minerals (specifically calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and potassium) and vitamins C and K. It’s also chock full of folate and is low in… read more
June 1, 2018
A New York creamery that sold raw milk and cheese laced with Listeria monocytogenes caused a fatal outbreak in 2017, sickening eight people and killing two. A federal court has shuttered the company in response. The Breakdown Acting on behalf of… read more
The Romaine E. Coli Outbreak – In a Nutshell
May 12, 2018
E. coli is one of the deadliest forms of food poisoning. Once contracted, it can cause kidney failure, seizures, and even breathing problems. Swallowing a small amount of E. coli, even just a bite, can lead to a severe bacterial infection…. read more
Lettuce Myths and How You Can Stay Safe
April 21, 2018
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded their warning for the E. coli outbreak that has been connected to romaine lettuce. The previous warning was limited to salad mix chopped romaine lettuce (Bagged Lettuce). Now, it has been… read more
Staphylococcus Outbreak Information
April 3, 2018
The Staph bacteria is a robust one. It can easily live freely in the environment or can find refuge in the skin or the upper respiratory tract of a person or an animal. It is also a normal inhabitant in… read more
April 3, 2018
If you have suffered from listeriosis due to contaminated food, contact us. The Listeria lawyers at The Lange Law Firm, PLLC offer free consultations and can help you explore your legal options. Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium that causes the serious… read more
Campylobacter Outbreak Information
April 3, 2018
Campylobacter infects more than 1.3 million Americans each year. Campylobacter is among the most common forms of foodborne illness in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that Campylobacter is the third most common foodborne infectious… read more
Salmonella Outbreak Information
April 3, 2018
Salmonella is one of the most common forms of food poisoning. Along with Campylobacter and Norovirus, Salmonella accounts for the majority of reported foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States. Since someone can become ill by ingesting contaminated food or… read more