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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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
May 27, 2021
Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. Coli) bacteria can be found in the intestines of animals and humans. Most strains of E. Coli are harmless and are part of a healthy intestinal tract. However, some strains cause illnesses that can be… read more
Foodborne illness Under Investigation-Jimmy Johns to Blame Again?
April 15, 2021
The McLean County Health Department has reported the possible foodborne illness. An undetermined number of ill individuals that have been contaminated and or hospitalized still remain unknown. Is there another Jimmy Johns food poisoning outbreak? Read all about it here…. read more
Listeria Cheese Outbreak: El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. Recall
February 22, 2021
On February 19, 2021, El Abuelito Cheese, Inc. of Paterson, NJ recalled all Queso Fresco products with “sell by” dates through 03/28/21 purportedly linked to the Listeria Cheese Outbreak. Products include El Abuelito, Rio Grande, and Rio Lindo brand queso… read more
Bollywood Star Collapses from Food Poisoning
February 11, 2021
Food poisoning, or foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms including bacteria, viruses, and parasites or their toxins, are the most common causes of food poisoning. Recently, veteran Bollywood star Mithun Chakraborty, collapsed on set during… read more
October 27, 2020
Who doesn’t enjoy a good juice bar?! I certainly enjoy a delicious smoothie from time to time. Unfortunately, even fresh fruits and vegetable can become contaminated with Salmonella. Currently, officials are investigating a juice bar salmonella outbreak, that has left… read more
Deadly Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
October 26, 2020
Deli meats are the cause of 10 illnesses and one death in the United States this month. According to the latest CDC notice, the agency and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli… read more
September 30, 2020
7 Reasons You Should File an E. coli Lawsuit The food you eat shouldn’t make you sick. You likely have medical bills. You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else making you sick. You lost work, and likely wages. You… read more
Goldenseal Root Powder Recall, One Child Dead
August 20, 2020
One infant is dead after using Maison Terre’s Goldenseal Root Powder. Maison Terre has initiated a Goldenseal Root Powder Recall all lots of its Goldenseal Root Powder, purchased from Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA, and repackaged to the consumer level due to… read more
July 15, 2020
When making a purchase at the grocery store, you expect the label to say exactly what is in the food. Sometimes you may get more than what is on the label. Sometimes, that unlisted aspect is a dangerous bacterium –… read more