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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
How Long Can You Marinate Chicken?
August 31, 2022
Chicken can marinate for up to 24 hours, but overnight is recommended. Any longer does not make them work better, and there is a risk of it becoming mushy and possibly unsafe to eat. Why Should Chicken Only Marinate for… read more
How Long Can Food Poisoning Last?
August 29, 2022
Food poisoning is unpleasant, and symptoms can begin in as little as 30 minutes from when you consumed the contaminated food or beverage, but how long do they last? Most cases pass within 12 to 48 hours, but some can… read more
Should I Go To the Hospital if I Have Food Poisoning?
June 30, 2022
Food poisoning is always uncomfortable, but there are times when symptoms may be bad enough to warrant a visit to the doctor or hospital. If you don’t seek the treatment you need, there is a risk of facing long-term complications…. read more
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