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Recent Changes to Pre-Harvest Water Requirements Address Major Reasons for Outbreaks and Recalls in Domestically Grown Produce

Recent changes to pre-harvest water requirements for domestically grown produce may help improve the safety of our food supply. Irrigation…

4 weeks ago

The FDA Response to Cesium-137 Contamination Risk, Explained

News of the FDA response to Cesium-137 contamination has come from the agency this week. The agency has announced that…

4 weeks ago

Legionnaires’ Disease at Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation Center Sickens at Least Two, Possibly More!

A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease at Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation Center and the surrounding area prompts Health Department investigation. The…

4 weeks ago

FDA Issues Public Safety Advisory for Black Sheep Egg Company, Salmonella Risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers of Black Sheep Egg Company Salmonella risk. A recall for these…

1 month ago

Norovirus on Serenade of the Seas Royal Caribbean International Cruise Leaves Passengers with Unwanted Souvenir

An outbreak of norovirus on Serenade of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean International Cruise, created a memorable trip for many.…

1 month ago

A Case of Vibrio at Lam’s Seafood Asian Market Prompts King County Foodborne Illness Announcement

A case of Vibrio at Lam’s Seafood Asian Market in Seattle has the King County Public Health Department warning residents.…

1 month ago

FDA Quietly Closes Deadly E. coli Outbreak Investigation, Report Highly Redacted

An E. coli outbreak investigation that has been ongoing since April was quietly closed in August. Despite nearly a dozen…

1 month ago

Trader Joes and Walmart Products Involved in the Prepared Pasta Meals Listeria Outbreak, Four Deaths So Far!

Check your freezers! The deadly Listeria outbreak associated with prepared pasta meals has been linked to new products. More Walmart…

1 month ago

Raw Milk in Pennsylvania Likely Responsible for Uptick in Pediatric Salmonella Cases Across the State

Raw milk in Pennsylvania could be responsible for many cases of Salmonella infection in children across the state, says Pennsylvania…

2 months ago

Innovative Therapeutic Bacteria, a Battle of the Bugs!

Therapeutic bacteria may be the answer to food poisoning. What better way to fight a bad bug than with a…

2 months ago