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Foodborne Illnesses Linked to Raw Milk in West Virginia Is on the Rise!

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | December 2, 2025

Since legalization of direct to consumer sales of raw milk in West Virginia, the State Department of Health has noted a dramatic increase in foodborne illness cases. Despite raw milk having prior loopholes with other forms of sale in the… read more

There is a New E. coli Toxin in Town, and It Could Be Worse than STEC!

E. coli,Our Blog | May 18, 2025

Shiga is the infamous E. coli toxin produced by certain E. coli strains. But it seems that it isn’t the only E. coli toxin we should be worried about. I’m talking about EspC. While EspC doesn’t have the same ring… read more

FDA Releases Summary Report of Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs

Food Safety,Our Blog | August 9, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published their findings on a sampling project for foodborne pathogens in fresh herbs using basil, cilantro, and parsley, especially Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs. This “sampling assignment” was a part of the FDA… read more

New Study on Children in Childcare with E. coli Exclusion Guidance

Our Blog | May 15, 2024

How long should children in childcare with E. coli stay home? This was the subject of a recent study in England. These researchers were determining if current exclusion guidance was sufficient, or if it should be modified to a longer… read more