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Lead in Protein Powder at All-Time High, Says New Consumer Reports Study
Our Blog | October 28, 2025
Consumer Reports study finds lead in protein powder at all-time high. According to the non-profit consumer advocacy group, lead content has risen alongside the trend. Some products have increased significantly when compared to an initial protein powder study the group… read more
Extraneous Matter in Food Prompts Several Recent Recalls. Some With Injuries
Our Blog | October 28, 2025
Extraneous matter in food has been the reason for several recalls this month. Some have caused injuries. When we purchase ready-to-eat products, or even ingredients, there is an unspoken pact with that food company that it is safe and will… read more
Twin Sisters Creamery Raw Milk Cheese Linked to At Least Three Illnesses
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | October 26, 2025
Twin Sisters Creamery is at the heart of a multi-state E. coli outbreak. Aged, raw milk cheese has been identified as the source. At least three illnesses across Oregon and Washington have been reported. Others may be coming soon as… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 25, 2025
A Kenz Henz egg recall has Houston area locals pecking at each other and the company over the controversy surrounding the source. The recall for certain pasture raised eggs comes in response to a recent recall by Black Sheep Egg… read more
Check Your Freezers for Corn Dog Recall! Five Injuries So Far!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 22, 2025
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a corn dog recall after at least five people have been injured. The reason for the nearly four-million-pound corn dog recall? Foreign object contamination. Here’s what we know about the situation so… read more
Could We See Another Outbreak of E. coli in Spinach?
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 21, 2025
E. coli in spinach. Sound familiar? Several Escherichia coli O157:H7 strain outbreaks have been linked to this healthy leafy green over the years. In fact, a recurrent strain has plagued the country for nearly 10 years. How do you get… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Tazewell County Jail Prompts Immediate Action
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 12, 2025
A recent death prompts action in response to Legionnaires’ disease at Tazewell County Jail. Preventative and reactionary measures are being employed to reduce the risk of staff, detainees, and visitors. How was the infection discovered? What exactly is Legionnaires’ disease,… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | October 12, 2025
Health officials have reported a rise in Vibrio cases in St. Mary’s County. Ongoing reports of Vibrio illnesses reported to St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) have prompted a public safety alert. How do you get Vibrio infections? How serious… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 9, 2025
Recent changes to pre-harvest water requirements for domestically grown produce may help improve the safety of our food supply. Irrigation water is a common source of foodborne outbreaks in the United States. The recent update to pre-harvest water requirements is… read more
The FDA Response to Cesium-137 Contamination Risk, Explained
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 8, 2025
News of the FDA response to Cesium-137 contamination has come from the agency this week. The agency has announced that they are exercising the rights to certain historically unused tools to protect American consumers from this radioactive threat to the… read more