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Study Finds Most Salmonella in Chicken Comes from a Small Share of Products on the Market
Food Policy,Our Blog | September 2, 2024
A recent study published in the Journal of Food Protection describes the phenomenon where the majority of Salmonella in chicken comes from a small sample of the products in the marketplace. The paper, Risk Assessment Predicts Most of the Salmonellosis… read more
Salmonella Contamination Prompts Candy Recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, Dollar General
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
Salmonella contamination prompts candy recall at Walmart, Target, HyVee, and Dollar General stores. Here’s what you need to know! Candy Recall for Several Brand Names Palmer Candy Company, of Sioux City, Iowa, issued a candy recall on May 6, 2024…. read more
Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Is Prime Example of Lasting Effects of Contaminated Food Recalls
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
A recent King County Update on the ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses is a prime example of the lasting effects of contaminated food recalls. Ongoing Bellevue IHOP Outbreak Since January 2024, an IHOP located in Bellevue, Washington has… read more
Thomas Produce Company Added to Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Update
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2024
In the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update, Thomas Produce Company was added as another likely source of infections. A multi-strain, multi-state Salmonella outbreak is now associated with multiple farms Here’s what we know. The Outbreak… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 12, 2024
A traceback investigation is the first step in identifying the source of a foodborne outbreak. When people are falling sick, time is of the essence. The faster the outbreak source is discovered, the faster the situation can be remedied (e.g.,… read more
Cucumber Update on CDC’s Salmonella Outbreak Investigation
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 9, 2024
The last cucumber update on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Salmonella outbreak investigation was July 2, 2024. However, the outbreak investigation remains “active.” Here’s what we know about the outbreak, the recall, and why the investigation may… read more
FDA Investigates Two Salmonella Outbreaks with Sources Not Yet Identified
Outbreaks & Recalls | July 14, 2024
In the last 30 days, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced two Salmonella outbreaks with no source identified. Both outbreaks are in the traceback investigation process. The investigations are ongoing. Here’s what we know. Two Salmonella Outbreaks… read more
Cucumber Outbreak Source Uncovered. Untreated Canal Water to Blame!
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 5, 2024
Federal health officials finally have the cucumber outbreak source uncovered. Turns out, untreated canal water was to blame for the hundreds of illnesses and significant hospitalizations surrounding these fresh summer veggies. The Outbreak Since early June, Salmonella illnesses have been… read more
Baby Arugula Recalled at Publix Stores Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 29, 2024
Baby arugula recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria impacts certain Publix store locations. Including Publix GreenWise Market locations. The grower, Green Life Farms issued a voluntary recall. Here’s what we know about the Publix baby arugula recall. The… read more
Salmonella Braenderup Outbreak: Is it Also Cucumbers?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 6, 2024
Could we have two cucumber Salmonella outbreaks right now? Or just one very complicated one? Only time. And more data. Can solve that riddle. Here’s What We Know About the Two Cucumber Salmonella Outbreaks So Far What started out as… read more