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Minnesota State Fair Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 17, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced the source of an Ecoli outbreak that has left 11 sick – 6 of which have been hospitalized and one who has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. Those who are ill have reported… read more
14 People Sick with Ecoli in Philadelphia
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 5, 2019
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced an outbreak of Ecoli infections that has sickened 14 people so far. All of the 14 who are sick, ranging in age from 7 to 90, “presented with signs of acute gastroenteritis with… read more
Bison Burger Ecoli Outbreak & Recall
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 18, 2019
CDC, FDA, along with several state and local health partners in US are cooperating with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to investigate a multistate Ecoli O103 and O121 outbreak linked to ground bison produced by Northfork Bison Distributions Inc. of… read more
Buffalo Burgers Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 17, 2019
Ecoli O103 and O121 are back in the news with a joint outbreak linked to imported ground bison products. Curious? Here’s what we know about the Buffalo Burgers Ecoli Outbreak: Outbreak Announcement Late yesterday, the FDA and the CDC (with… read more
Red Robin Ecoli Outbreak – Restaurant Closed
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | 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
Petting Zoo Ecoli Outbreak – The Danger No One Sees
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 8, 2019
Petting zoos have become a fun summer activity for kids and adults alike. It connects them with their rural roots and it’s hard to resist those furry and feathered farm animals. However, contact with animals has its own health risks…. read more
2-Year-Old Boy Dies in E coli Outbreak Linked to San Diego County Fair
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 29, 2019
The San Diego County Fair has closed its petting zoo. Four children have been diagnosed with E. coli infections. Earlier this month, each of the children came into contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair. The County of… read more
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 23, 2019
We hear time and time again the dangers of visiting petting zoos especially when proper handwashing is neglected. This time it occurred in St. Louis at a petting zoo called Grant’s Farm. Here is everything you need to know about… read more
Death by Cookie? Hidden Risks of Raw Cookie Dough
Food Safety | May 26, 2019
Raw cookie dough. You either love it or you hate it. I happen to be smack firmly in the hate category. While I am certainly a germaphobe, that actually isn’t the reason why. I just really don’t like the flavor… read more
ALDI Bakers Corner Flour Ecoli O26 Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2019
Imagine my dismay when learning that Aldi Baker’s Corner Flour has been linked to an Ecoli O26 outbreak. A product that is a staple in our home and is so reasonably priced that we often stock up for our cooking… read more