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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
Del Monte Veggie Tray Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 21, 2019
Del Monte is back in the news today. Why? Not for Cyclospora. But instead for a Del Monte Veggie Tray Salmonella Outbreak. Here’s what we know right now about this latest Del Monte Veggie Tray Salmonella Outbreak: The Announcement Just… read more
2019 Backyard Poultry Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 16, 2019
The concept of a backyard flock, or raising chickens on your own property for eggs or meat, is increasing in popularity. Who doesn’t like fresh eggs? What better way to know where your food comes from than to raise it… read more
Salmonella Tahini Outbreak – Texas Cases Reported
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 16, 2019
Hummus and baba ganoush lovers take caution today. There is a Salmonella Tahini Outbreak linked to Karawan or El-Karawan labeled tahini. This is especially concerning news for people like me who love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. There is a… read more
Not Just Salmonella Melon: Caito’s Bad Year
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 1, 2019
Caito Foods LLC has had a rough year. They have had to issue no fewer than four food safety recalls since June of 2018. The contaminants are straight off the FDA’s Most Wanted Criminals, Salmonella, Listeria, and Cyclospora all made… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 26, 2019
Americans are pretty familiar with Salmonella poisoning outbreaks. Raw eggs, undercooked meats, and improperly handled seafood are all common culprits to salmonella food poisoning, but we’re quickly growing adjusted to the idea that fruits and vegetables can bring harm, too…. read more
Salmonella Melon Outbreak Gets Bigger
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 24, 2019
CDC, FDA and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has led to now 117 illnesses in 10 states and 32 hospitalizations. Officials have linked this outbreak to pre-cut melons sold by… read more
What’s Going on with El Pollo Loco in Modesto?
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 19, 2019
What to do when there seems to be a cluster of foodborne illnesses centered around a business, but you can’t be sure? Take the case of El Pollo Loco in Modesto, California. Genetic fingerprinting seemed to indicate that it was… read more
Salmonella Melon Outbreak – History Repeats Itself
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 18, 2019
During the summer of 2018, America saw a large foodborne illness outbreak entirely dependent upon contaminated melons. Health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that dozens of individuals across multiple states were sickened with Salmonella… read more
A Scientist Explains How Does Bacteria Get in Melons
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 17, 2019
It’s that time of year again. As the temperatures begin to defrost and food sharing holidays come into full swing, we experience another cut melon outbreak – and subsequent recall. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with… read more