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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
A Logical Correlation. Restaurant Sick Leave Policy Minimizes Foodborne Illness
August 13, 2018
It seems simple. If a business offers paid sick leave, employees will use it if they need it. Sadly, most restaurants do not offer this benefit to their employees. When we dine out, we trust that those who are preparing… read more
January 22, 2025
The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota recently published a report explaining that improved surveillance, research, and response to chronic wasting disease from deer and other cervids could potentially spillover to other species…. read more
UK Government Analyzes Pesticides in Produce for Imported Food. Results May Pose Trade Changes.
January 16, 2025
A recent United Kingdom (UK) study of imported goods finds 46 cancer causing chemical pesticides in produce that can potentially change the laws of trade into the country. A move toward protecting its citizens from harmful adulterants in food, both… read more
Reports of Food Poisoning at Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar
November 26, 2024
King County Public Health announces three reports of food poisoning at Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar in Kirkland. Report indicates that risk of infection has passed. However, other unreported illnesses may be included in this outbreak. Here’s what we… read more
How Common Are E. coli Outbreaks Caused By Sick Food Workers in the United States?
November 3, 2024
How common are E. coli outbreaks caused by sick food workers in the United States? When sick food workers report to work, the risk of spreading foodborne illness increases. As more and more reports of food poisoning associated with restaurant… read more
How Often Are Salmonella Outbreaks Caused by Food Workers and How Exactly Does It Happen?
October 17, 2024
With restaurant Salmonella outbreaks hitting the news lately, a common question keeps popping up. How often are Salmonella outbreaks caused by food workers and how exactly does it happen? The answer is simple, yet scary. According to a study published… read more
5 Sick with Food Poisoning at Fuji Sushi in Seattle So Far
October 3, 2024
King County Public Health is investigating a food poisoning at Fuji Sushi outbreak. A kitchen inspection revealed violations to public health so significant that they were ordered to close until issues were resolved and a reinspection was performed. This is… read more
FDA Reorganizes Departments and Roles as New Unified Human Foods Program Roles Out This Fall
September 19, 2024
A new Unified Human Foods Program created within the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a pointed organization aimed to clean up the failures seen within the agency over the past few years. This move comes after an… read more
Avoid Food Poisoning While Flying
August 25, 2024
We all love the excitement of knowing we have a big trip planned and boarding the airplane ready to take flight. Today, we are going to talk about how to avoid food poisoning while flying because no one wants a… read more
Culture-Independent Diagnostic Tests Have Impacted Foodborne Disease Surveillance Data
August 9, 2024
Culture-independent diagnostic tests have greatly impacted the way historical trends in foodborne disease surveillance data can be interpreted. While there are obvious benefits to these new diagnostic techniques; like most things, it comes with its own set of complications. A… read more