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Guests and Crew Aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird Sickened with Gastrointestinal Illness
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2026
Guests and crew aboard the Lindblad Expedition’s National Geographic Sea Bird began experiencing gastrointestinal illness about halfway through their trip. Prompting a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Voyage Sanitation Program (VSP) notification. What caused these illnesses? Why are… read more
Sewage in the Guadalupe River May Impact Early Summer Plans
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Water | June 3, 2026
A wastewater treatment failure dumped sewage into the Guadalupe River last week! For some, this problem may impact early summer plans. According to American Rivers, a waterway and wildlife advocacy group, “3.5 million Americans get sick each year after swimming,… read more
Centennial Park Aquatic Center Temporarily Closed Due to Possible E. coli Exposure, Reopens Today
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2026
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park, Illinois reopened today after a temporary closure. The closure was due to a possible E. coli exposure. So far, an employee has tested positive for E. coli, which prompted the closure. Another… read more
Salmonella Outbreak at Broome County Correctional Facility Sickens Over 300!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 2, 2026
Health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak at Broome County Correctional Facility in the Town of Dickenson, New York. What started as a suspected “stomach bug” attributed to the highly contagious norovirus has recently been confirmed as Salmonella infections instead…. read more
Food Allergy,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 28, 2026
The cookie and candy manufacturer, Imperial Nougat Co., is at the center of a U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) Health Alert for undeclared allergens in their products. Despite being told to issue a recall for these potentially dangerous and… read more
Los Angeles County Public Health Issue Public Health Warning for Brad’s Plant Based Brand Snacks
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 27, 2026
Brad’s Plant Based Crunchy Kale and Salad Snack products are at the center of a Los Angeles County Public Health Warning due to elevated thallium levels. Exposure to high levels of this lead-like heavy metal can pose significant health risks…. read more
Moringa Capsules Linked to New Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 27, 2026
Moringa capsules have been identified as the source of a recently announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. The moringa leaf powder it contains is the potential contaminating factor. We have already seen moringa leaf supplements in… read more
California Department of Public Health Investigates E. coli Outbreak at The Kebab Shop
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2026
The California Department of Public Health investigated an E. coli outbreak at the Kebab Shop, which led to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) public health alert for certain beef kofta products. Several people in… read more
Health Authorities Investigate Cluster of Brucellosis from Raw Cheese in Los Angeles County
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2026
A cluster of Brucellosis from raw cheese has been reported in Los Angeles County. When a cluster of brucellosis illnesses was identified, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health initiated an investigation. A common food was identified. That is… read more
FDA Responds with Action Plan Regarding 2025 Infant Botulism Outbreak
Botulism,Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 23, 2026
The 2025 infant botulism outbreak was tragic and historic. At least 51 infants across 19 states were hospitalized with botulism poisoning with confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. It was the first known botulism outbreak tied to infant… read more