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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Why Avian Flu May Disrupt your Easter Plans
April 12, 2022
As vaccines roll out and Covid restrictions relax, folks are still weary but excited about backyard barbecues, family gatherings, and holidays. But there is another virus you should be aware of that might impact your Easter plans. Avian Flu may… read more
Does All Food have an Expiration Date?
January 31, 2022
Food expiration or “Best if Used By” dates are commonly found on perishable foods, but these dates refer to quality, not safety. In fact, 90 percent of Americans throw out food prematurely, according to a survey from the National Resources… read more
October 31, 2021
Campylobacteriosis is an infection caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with campylobacter bacteria. It is the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal illness in the U.S., anyone can get it, and you can have it more than once…. read more
Maine Crabmeat Salmonella Outbreak
October 23, 2021
There is a new Maine Crabmeat Salmonella Outbreak. This is what we know: Maine Crabmeat Salmonella Outbreak Five cases of salmonella associated with Hardie’s Crabmeat in Deer Isle are under investigation, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and… read more
10 Sick in Kentucky E. coli Outbreak
October 22, 2021
A small outbreak of a specific strain of E. coli has been reported, with many of the cases in adults residing in western Kentucky. No deaths linked to the outbreak have been reported but six people have been hospitalized. Public… read more
El Sombrero Salmonella Outbreak
September 12, 2021
The McHenry County Department of Health issued a notice of reporting a foodborne illness outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness caused by Salmonella. The illness has been linked to El Sombrero, 314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove. Here is what we know… read more
At Least 8 Sick in La Mex Salmonella Outbreak
September 12, 2021
This week, the Grundy County Health Department issued a public notice that it is investigating a cluster of individuals with documented Salmonella potentially linked to a Morris, Illinois restaurant. The health agency identified at least eight Salmonella cases in Grundy… read more
Italian-style Meats Salmonella Outbreak
August 26, 2021
Italian style meats really are delicious. Recently however, meats like salami, coppa, prosciutto, and pepperoni have been linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 36 illnesses across 16 states. Here is what we know about this Italian-style… read more
July 31, 2021
An estimated 32 million Americans have food allergies, with 5.6 million of those being children under 18 years old. That breaks down to one in every 13 children and one in every ten adults having a diagnosable allergy to one… read more
July 29, 2021
The CDC and FDA have found the link to one of the mystery Ecoli outbreaks – cake mix! Here’s what we know about this Cake Mix Ecoli Outbreak: Cake Mix Ecoli Outbreak As of July 27, 2021, 16 people infected… read more