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GAO Disappointed in Foodborne Illness Prevention, Calls Out FDA in Recent Report
Food Safety,Our Blog | January 21, 2026
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has officially called out deficiencies in foodborne illness prevention results, as described in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enacted in 2011. While a good portion of the plans were met, there are at least… read more
New HHS Dietary Guidelines Published This Month
Food Policy,Our Blog | January 20, 2026
New HHS Dietary Guidelines have been published this month, with a whole new take on “Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” Presented by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… read more
Handwashing at Petting Zoos May Soon Be Mandatory in Arizona If Bill Passes
E. coli,Our Blog | January 19, 2026
Arizona lawmakers have proposed a new bill requiring handwashing at petting zoos, certain signage and infrastructure, and other safety requirements to reduce the risk of illness. This potential legislation comes months after nearly 200 people fell sick with E. coli… read more
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Live it Up Super Greens!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | January 15, 2026
The most recent Salmonella outbreak investigation has been linked to a dietary supplement called Live it Up Super Greens. This product, primarily sold online, has been linked to an ongoing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) multi-state outbreak investigation. One… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | January 14, 2026
Homemade mayonnaise is the likely source of an outbreak that has sickened at least 50 with a foodborne illness. The outbreak has been linked to an unauthorized food business in Mendoza. While this outbreak took place in Argentina and doesn’t… read more
Norovirus Outbreak on Rotterdam Cruise Marks First Cruise Ship Outbreak of the Year!
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 14, 2026
Recent announcement of a norovirus outbreak on Rotterdam cruise marks the first cruise ship outbreak of the year, says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Voyage Sanitation Program (VSP). Is this an ominous start to the year? How… read more
International Nestle Formula Recall Due to Ingredient Issue. Could It Impact the U.S.?
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 8, 2026
A recent Nestle formula recall has impacted the international community, putting babies across the world at risk. While this is not yet a problem in the United State, it could be. The recall was initiated because an ingredient used in… read more
Suspected Norovirus Outbreak on Celebrity Eclipse
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 8, 2026
A suspected norovirus outbreak on Celebrity Eclipse, a ship on the Celebrity Cruises line has sickened nearly a hundred passengers and several crew members. This gastrointestinal illness is often referred to as the “cruise ship virus,” due to the common… read more
Despite Synthetic Dye Ban, These Harmful Products Remain on Store Shelves
Our Blog | January 7, 2026
Consumers likely remember the government announcing a synthetic dye ban last year. Many products have publicly (both in media and on the packaging itself) demonstrated their compliance on the subject. This could leave consumers with a false sense of safety… read more
Legionnaires’ Cases Increase as Do Deaths at The Christ Hospital
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 4, 2026
Three patient deaths uncovered as The Christ Hospital and health official investigate the source of Legionnaires’ disease at the facility. In November, news outlets exposed a growing situation. An unknown source of Legionella bacteria that was connected to at least… read more