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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
The Latest CDC Foodborne Report
June 23, 2020
In a world filled with dangers, sometimes we put food safety on the back burner. Unfortunately, this can lead to complications not only in our own kitchens but wherever we eat. Be it the dinner table, a favorite local restaurant,… read more
Korean Enoki Mushrooms Cause Listeria Outbreak – Sun Hong Foods Recalls Enoki Mushrooms
March 10, 2020
Korean enoki mushrooms have caused a listeria outbreak, killing 4 people and hospitalizing 30 people. Here’s what we know about this Korean enoki mushrooms listeria outbreak. Outbreak Stats Enoki mushrooms have sickened people with Listeria in Arizona (2 people), California… read more
Wild Ginger Campylobacter Outbreak
November 7, 2019
The Cortland County Health Department took to Facebook and issued a health alert that there is a Wild Ginger Campylobacter Outbreak linked to a local asian fusion restaurant. Since the announcement, the restaurant has closed pending investigation. Here’s what we… read more
Boo! Food Safety This Halloween
October 21, 2019
Like the dark figure creeping out of your closet, Halloween is approaching. As a horror writer, Halloween is one of my favorite holidays (the whole month is actually) because of kids dressing up, scary movies, and candy. Yes, now that… read more
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.?
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
Allergy Death in UK Spurns New Allergen Labelling Law
July 18, 2019
The death of a 15-year-old girl from a severe reaction to undeclared allergens in a sandwich has led to the introduction of a new allergen labelling law in the United Kingdom that aims to prevent further such incidents. Natasha Ednan-Laperouse… read more
Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A Lesser Known Food Poisoning Complication
July 13, 2019
Have you ever heard of Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Chances are, you probably haven’t. Unless you or someone you know was diagnosed with it. While there are several ways to contract this horrible illness, one of the lesser known modes of transmission… read more
July 12, 2019
Have you heard of poppy seed tea? Perhaps you use it occasionally to help you sleep at night? Apparently, it’s very dangerous to drink poppy seed tea, and at least 12 people have died from it. Here’s the low down… read more
Red Robin Ecoli Outbreak – Restaurant Closed
July 11, 2019
Put down that burger. There’s another Ecoli outbreak linked to burgers – well this time, a burger joint. The news just broke that an adult and two children have tested positive for Ecoli after eating at a Red Robin Gourmet… read more