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Ganado ISD Closes After Over 90 Elementary School Children Become Sick
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 19, 2026
Over 90 Ganado ISD elementary school children were absent or sent home with an “illness” on Wednesday, May 13, prompting school officials to close the all schools in the district on Friday. With a reopening planned for Monday after classroom… read more
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 14, 2026
The airline caterer, DO&CO, Inc. was recently issued a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Warning Letter for Listeria concerns and other sanitation issues they had not effectively resolved during past inspections. When flying, you do not really have a… read more
A Case of Botulism in Troup, Texas Area Has City of Troup Worried
Botulism,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 14, 2026
A recent announcement involving a case of botulism in Troup, Texas area has local health authorities worried. It may give some residents cause for concern due to previous reports involving infants. HIPAA regulations protecting patient information limit the amount of… read more
Ayco Farms Cantaloupe Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 13, 2026
Ayco Farms cantaloupe has been linked to a Salmonella Newport outbreak identified in February. In April, the Make Food Safe Blog initially reported on the unknown food source outbreak because the case count continued to rise. Despite the ongoing investigation,… read more
Norovirus Outbreak on Caribbean Princess
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 12, 2026
While the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak is literally going viral in the news cycle, the Caribbean Princess norovirus outbreak, which sickened over a hundred passengers is still a big deal. It may not make headlines, but for those whose trip… read more
Health Alert Issued for Daisy Brand Headcheese Products Connected to Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 12, 2026
A Health Alert has been issued for Daisy brand Headcheese deli meat. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the alert in response to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak investigation. Several people in Illinois… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 7, 2026
At least 18 cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Kaiser Permanente have been reported to Santa Clara County Public Health. An investigation is underway. Here’s what we know about the situation so far! Legionnaires’ Disease at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara An… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 6, 2026
While norovirus is often associated with cruising, the recent hantavirus cruise ship outbreak brings to light another viral risk on the water. Authorities suggest some of those afflicted were exposed on shore, then became sick once reboarding. However, there is… read more
Could Your Food Poisoning Be Harder to Treat? Drug-Resistant Shigella Infections on the Rise!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Science,Shigella | May 6, 2026
A drug-resistant Shigella strain is spreading across the United States. Making food poisoning infections caused by this germ difficult to treat. Why? In addition to being increasingly antimicrobial resistant, there is no approved treatment for the germ. So, where does… read more
USDA and FDA Announce Multiple Recalls in Response to Milk Powder Recall
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 5, 2026
A single supplier milk powder recall has created a long string of additional product recalls. Each day the list keeps growing. Chocolate powder products, chips, pork rinds, pizza, and more! The reason for the recall? Potential Salmonella contamination. Where do… read more