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The Turkey Tribulations: Another Round of Salmonella in Birds
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 24, 2018
An outbreak of Salmonella first reported earlier this year in February is now affecting people. That particular outbreak was primarily linked to contaminated raw turkey pet food fed to dogs. As of July 22, 2018, this strain of Salmonella has… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
As a child, I remember having bean sprouts in pre-packaged Chinese food, but never remember actually seeing them in our local grocery store. I guess they were something that I just didn’t look for and never really knew existed beyond… read more
New Salmonella Testing – 100x Faster in Some Species
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
A new test for Salmonella developed by scientists at Cornell University has dramatically needed the time needed for accurate detection. The new tests are one hundred times faster for a particular variety, called Salmonella Dublin, which causes typhoid-like symptoms and… read more
Stop Cuddling Chickens! They Have Salmonella!
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
Cute and fluffy and often calling your name in the local farm shops each spring the chirps and pips make us say awww, and we immediately have dreams of the farm life right in our own backyard. Stop Cuddling Chickens!… read more
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
There’s a potential new tech in town. This one will help us with a common enemy: Salmonella. Let’s talk about this way to Track Salmonella. Track Salmonella: The Details Salmonella is the bacteria responsible for the illness salmonellosis, that according… read more
Oh, We Are Halfway There – A Mid-Year Recapping of Salmonella and E. coli Outbreaks
Campylobacter,E. coli,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
Food in all its unique manifestations is meant to be enjoyed, whether it is a delectable dish such as Coq Au Vin with all its complex flavors all the way to the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich. However, when… read more
Salmonella Egg Outbreak Over, More to Come?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
In the last week, the CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella Egg Outbreak linked to eggs being produced at Rose Acre Farms’ Hyde County Farm. The final case stats include: Forty-five people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Braenderup were… read more
Sleuthing Salmonella – Removing the Mystery of One of America’s Most Common Food Bugs
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 23, 2018
There have been 10 national Salmonella outbreaks this year, and that’s not even counting any localized ones. From eggs to sprouts, from chickens to chicken salad, Salmonella has snuck its way into a variety of things we eat … and… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 21, 2018
Nothing seems to be safe anymore. No one ever thinks about Cereal Safety. Even your everyday breakfast cereal. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak that… read more
Happy Father’s Day: A Memory, a Meal, and a Mentoring
Food Safety,Salmonella | June 16, 2018
I asked my boys (who are old enough now to think it’s not cool to cook with dad) what their favorite memory of the three of us cooking dinner was. The answer was unanimous. I’m sure they are biased because… read more