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Salmonella Eggs on Recall Again (Urgh!)

September 10, 2018

The latest Salmonella recall (and possibly outbreak?) is currently affecting consumers of Gravel Ridge Farm eggs, with victims located mainly in the Southern United States. The affected states of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee have been alerted by the U.S. Food… read more

Before You Make Sunday Breakfast, Check Those Eggs (Again)

September 9, 2018

Eggs can be found in practically every kitchen. While this simply means that Americans seem to like eggs, it also means that the possibility of eggs being contaminated is an incredibly serious issue that should never be trifled with. We’re… read more

Australian Salmonella Eggs Recall

September 8, 2018

An Australian egg farmer who investigators say is at the center of a recent salmonella outbreak in the Sydney area has offered up a defense while speaking to the Sunday Telegraph: “It’s not my fault, bro.” At the time of… read more

Of Eggs and Outbreaks

May 13, 2018

Like most Americans, eggs have always been an important part of my diet. Scrambled. Fried. Hard-boiled. Deviled. I love them in many different ways from different types of birds. Duck eggs being among my favorites. But eggs hold a special… read more

Rodents to Blame for Salmonella in Eggs

May 5, 2018

While investigation is ongoing, it appears that rodents may be responsible for the recent Salmonella Braenderup outbreak linked to shell eggs, according to recent reports.  Yikes! No one wants to think about rats crawling around on their food.  As of the last Centers… read more

Nearly 200 Million Eggs Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears

April 18, 2018

FDA is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs being produced at Rose Acre Farms’ Hyde County Farm. The authorities have advised the consumers to not eat eggs produced at these farms because, as of 13th April 2018, these eggs… read more

Don’t Just Sit There! Get Rid of Those Eggs!

April 16, 2018

As I found myself making my children a breakfast of fried eggs yesterday, I happened upon the Food and Drug Administration’s recall notices. Yes, as a food safety addict, I find myself reading the recall news in the most interesting… read more

Elementary School Students Sickened in Great Falls Salmonella Outbreak

November 19, 2024

No source has been identified in the Great Falls Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least six elementary school students. School administrators are responding as information has become available while state health officials monitor laboratory testing. Testing that may reveal… read more

App Developed for People Traveling Abroad for Early Outbreak Detection

November 12, 2024

Recently there was an app developed for people traveling abroad for early outbreak detection. This can be a literal lifesaver for high-risk groups of people that still want to travel. The Illness Tracking in Travelers (ITIT) app provides a way… read more

Local Hospital System Reports Recent Uptick of Salmonella in Fort Worth Children

November 7, 2024

A recent uptick of Salmonella in Fort Worth pediatric patients has a local hospital system concerned. A press release warning parents that “various Cook Children’s locations are experiencing a spike in cases of Salmonella” was published on November 4, 2024…. read more