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Chicken Wrap Linked to Joint USDA and FDA E. coli Outbreak Investigation

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 6, 2026

New information has the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) looking at a chicken wrap product as the source of a recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. Shortly after the initial announcement of a… read more

Tips for Perfect & Safe Hard Boiled Eggs

Food Safety,Our Blog | October 6, 2026

The days are definitely getting shorter and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. My all-time favorite side dish happens to be devilled eggs. There is some work involved with getting the eggs just right though and today we… read more

Apple Harvest Safety

Food Safety,Our Blog | October 6, 2026

Apple harvest time is here! One of the most exciting times of the year for so many people where we can adorn our flannel, sip some cider and head to the apple trees and find the glorious fruits hanging almost… read more

Another Walmart and Trader Joe’s Organic Blueberry Recall!

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 5, 2026

We have another Walmart and Trader Joe’s organic blueberry recall from the same importer. Despite having an import alert assigned to the firm after a recent E. coli outbreak was linked to the frozen berries, more potentially contaminated product are… read more

Several Cryptosporidiosis Illnesses Linked to McMenamins Anderson School Pool

cryptosporidium,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 5, 2026

Several people have tested positive for cryptosporidiosis after spending time in McMenamins Anderson School pool in Bothell, Washington. The facility is located at 18607 Bothell Way NE. This dangerous parasite is commonly associated with foodborne illness and water contamination. In… read more

Safely Making Fruit Butters

Food Safety,Our Blog | October 3, 2026

One of my favorite things to make and can are fruit butters including but not limited to apple and pear. They are my favorites especially on a warm biscuit surrounded by all of the amazing scents of Fall. If you… read more

Homemade Baby Food May Contain Toxic Metals Too!

Food Safety,Our Blog | October 2, 2026

Recently parents became very concerned when they found that store bought baby foods were containing toxic metals. This revelation made many parents rush to the stores and purchase materials to make their own, often even including expensive blenders and storage… read more

FDA Publishes 2026 Food Code! What Has Been Added?

Food Policy,Our Blog | September 30, 2026

Earlier this month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the 2026 Food Code. A model created at the Federal level to be used as food safety criteria and recommendations at the state and local levels of food safety… read more

New FDA Report on Risk Factors in Retail Delis Shows Importance of Certified Food Protection Managers

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 29, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a new technical report on risk factors in retail delis. This report analyzed some of the major risk factors and based on observations of actual delis, found deficiencies which could contribute to… read more

New USDA Outbreak Also Appears on FDA Investigation Table. What Foods Are Covered in Each Jurisdiction?

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 29, 2026

Last week a new USDA outbreak investigation was added to the agency’s Outbreak Investigation: Response table. This investigation references the same investigation on the FDA’s Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Current Investigation table. Traceback investigation has been initiated by the… read more