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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
Elko, Nevada: The Grille At Gold Dust West Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 15, 2019
A food poisoning outbreak has hit the small Nevada town of Elko this week. Here is what you need to know about the The Grille At Gold Dust West Salmonella Outbreak: According to the recent media coverage, the local health department… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | January 23, 2019
Salmonella is one of the leading causes of food poisoning in the United States. This is, in part, because of its ubiquity. The microbe can slip past your immune defenses by piggybacking on or in all sorts of foods. Some… read more
10 Mistakes You Could Be Making with Raw Chicken
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 3, 2018
A lot of people love to cook. This is a wonderful and creative thing, especially popular amongst budget-lovers who are looking to only spend a certain dollar amount each week on meals. But just because you enjoy cooking and you… read more
A Special Focus on Children and the Elderly During Salmonella Outbreaks
Salmonella | November 13, 2018
Salmonella seems to be the bacteria we can’t get away from. Just recently, ninety-two people across twenty-nine states have fallen ill with an infection due to an antibiotic resistant bacteria. What kind of bacteria is it? You guessed it! Salmonella…. read more