Salmonella outbreak

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

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

Put Down Those Chopsticks! There’s a Salmonella Tuna Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 16, 2019

First, its pre-cut melons. Now its sushi, well tuna to be more specific. April is turning into a busy month for outbreaks. We are in the midst of a Salmonella Tuna Outbreak. Here’s what you need to know: The Outbreak… read more

There Was a Salmonella El Pollo Loco Outbreak?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 15, 2019

Some buzz is circulating in the media that there was a Salmonella El Pollo Outbreak in 2018 that no one ever knew about. Could there have been one? Here’s what little we know about this potential 2018 Salmonella El Pollo… read more

Outbreak! Caito Foods Fresh Cut Melon Has Salmonella (Again!)

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 12, 2019

It looks like last year’s Summer of Salmonella is returning with the Spring of Salmonella. This time precut fruit is again on the chopping block (no pun intended). Sound familiar? Probably because it is. Remember last years’ precut melon salmonella… read more

Mystery Canadian Salmonella Outbreak

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 9, 2019

A recent salmonella outbreak has infected six Canadian provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. While the source of the outbreak is yet to be determined and the investigation is ongoing, the Public Health Agency of Canada… read more