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FDA Updates “No Artificial Colors” Claim and Adds Two New Natural Source Dyes
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 12, 2026
You will likely begin seeing a “no artificial colors” claim on food product packaging soon. A recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) change allows food producers to make these “claims.” But what do they really mean? On that note,… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 11, 2026
The number of confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, HPAI detection continue to mount. Just this week over a million commercial laying chickens in Colorado were impacted. But they are not the only farm impacted. HPAI continues to spread throughout the… read more
Oyster Recall in Carson City, Nevada and California Issued Due to Reported Illnesses
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 11, 2026
Health officials have announced an oyster recall in Carson City due to reported illnesses associated with the seafood item. California Department of Public Health has too! What oyster products are involved in this recall. What illnesses have oysters been associated… read more
At Least Three Sick in Foodborne Outbreak Linked to Carnitas Mr. Porky Taqueria
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2026
Carnitas Mr. Porky Taqueria is the likely source of a foodborne gastrointestinal illness outbreak. At least three people from three different households have reported similar illnesses after eating at the restaurant that also serves as the kitchen for two Birrieria… read more
Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to At Least Four Deaths in California, Public Safety Alert Issued
Food Safety,Our Blog | February 9, 2026
A Death Cap mushroom poisoning outbreak has prompted California Department of Health to issue a public safety alert. This “unprecedented” outbreak of severe illnesses and deaths has been associated with people accidently picking and eating Death Cap mushrooms and Western… read more
Botulism in Cascade County Has Investigators Looking for a Source
Botulism,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 9, 2026
A patient has been diagnosed with botulism in Cascade County, Montana. Leaving City-County Health Department officials looking for a source. What is botulism and how does someone get it? How do you know if you have botulism and what should… read more
Potential Source of ByHeart Infant Formula Contamination Uncovered
Botulism,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 8, 2026
A potential source of ByHeart infant formula contamination has been discovered. Powdered whole milk. An ingredient used in ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been tested. The results connect those samples to outbreak patients. This outbreak marks the first time… read more
Norovirus at Quinnipiac University Sickens Ledges Dorm Students. Here’s What You Need to Know!
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 8, 2026
Reports of norovirus at Quinnipiac University Ledges dorm have been circulating. It is difficult to keep widespread “stomach bug” symptoms quiet on that scale. While the true number of sick individuals has not been disclosed, a significant number of students… read more
Suspected Norovirus Outbreak at The Residence at Paine Estate, Six Hospitalized
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 7, 2026
Wayland Police and Fire Departments were called to The Residence at Paine Estate earlier this week following reports of serious illness at the assisted living facility. Patients were experiencing symptoms consistent with norovirus, said a Wayland City press release. Norovirus… read more
Health Officials Investigate R Bar H Raw Milk, Nine People Sick, Including Two Hospitalized Children
Our Blog | February 6, 2026
R Bar H raw milk is at the center of an ongoing Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) investigation in Ada County, Idaho. So far, at least nine people have fallen sick, including two children that have been hospitalized. The common… read more