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Salmonella Chicken for Dinner?
Salmonella | August 27, 2018
Foodborne illnesses have always been nerve-wracking especially when one of our favorite foods is a cause of it. A new report published by CDC has revealed that chicken was responsible for more illnesses caused by foodborne pathogens than any other… read more
Salmonella Raw Chicken on the Menu? I’ll Pass!
Campylobacter,Salmonella | August 26, 2018
How would you like that cooked? “Rare, please.” Sounds like an order for steak, right? Depends on the restaurant. Some high-end eateries are serving up chicken, sashimi style. Can you do that? Is it safe? The chefs claim it is,… read more
Empire Chicken Salmonella Recall
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 25, 2018
As of August 24th, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc., issued a public health alert and an Empire Chicken Salmonella Recall. This alert was in response to… read more
Manure Meandering – Read This Before You Plant Your Veggies
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Pathogens | August 23, 2018
Manure can be a great base for compost. The leavings of cows, horses, and other grass-munching herbivores are rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are all necessary ingredients for cooking up healthy soil. Manure is readily available, too –… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2018
Warm days call for a refreshing smoothie, and recently, 7 people have become ill from Burien Fresh Smoothies in Burien, Washington. Beginning August 15th, the reports started to come in that linked the Salmonella to Burien Fresh Smoothies but at… read more
The Dog Days of Summer have Retrieved Another Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 20, 2018
There’s no need to be overly-wary Perry County, but being aware may serve you well. There’s Another Salmonella Outbreak… There were 23 Salmonella cases were reported by Perry County Hospital in MO on August 9th, 2018. Since then, the numbers… read more
Food Safety,Salmonella | August 17, 2018
When I first moved in with my now husband, he had a dirty little habit that we had to compromise on. I was raised on a dishcloth that was used for one day, then tossed in the laundry. He was… read more
How are Food Poisoning Outbreaks Investigated?
Bacillus,Botulism,Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Hep A,Legionella,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio,Yersinia | August 16, 2018
Public health and regulatory officials respond to foodborne disease outbreaks much the same way that police officers respond to crime. They must work swiftly, collecting as much helpful information in the smallest amount of time possible in order to take… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls | August 16, 2018
I just returned from a marvelous and relaxing vacation to Mexico two days ago, and I am certain that I would have really benefited from the information that I am about to impart to you – Food Poisoning on Airplanes…. read more
Food Safety,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 15, 2018
Farmers’ market is a great way to buy fresh, local foods while supporting local farmers and artisans. They are growing in popularity these days. They provide a great way to ensure that the sales directly go back to the farm…. read more