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Mystery Canadian Salmonella Outbreak

A recent salmonella outbreak has infected six Canadian provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. While the…

7 years ago

Gardening Food Safely

Gardening is a healthy pastime in many ways. It offers the opportunity for low impact exercise, making it a suitable…

7 years ago

The Mystery Ecoli O103 Outbreak Continues

Last week we brought you news of an Ecoli outbreak in Kentucky. At the time, about 20 people were diagnosed…

7 years ago

What is Shigella?

I can vividly remember the first and only time I succumbed to food poisoning (now commonly known as a foodborne…

7 years ago

Could a Cyclospora Outbreak Make a Comeback?

When an outbreak happens, we have a set list of bacteria we consider and discuss quite often. Between Salmonella, E.…

7 years ago

The Rise in Adult Food Allergies

You find yourself lurching over the toilet, alternating vomiting and experiencing diarrhea. Not a particularly nice way to begin an…

7 years ago

Compost Safety (Hint: Compost Can Cause Legionnaires’ Disease)

Compost is called black gold for a reason. A mainstay of organic gardening, compost is considered a valuable soil conditioner,…

7 years ago

No! Not Nutella! The Nutella Factory Shut Down

It’s sad (or unfortunate, at least) but true. Until about seven years ago, I had never even heard of Nutella.…

7 years ago

Roadkill or Cuisine? If You Eat It, Eat It Safely

You need a knowing eye to determine if an animal is safe to eat, even more so if the carcass…

7 years ago

Maysara Winery & Pearl Catering: the Cause of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak?

In the days following the announcement of the Shigella Wedding Outbreak, more information has come out naming the suspects. The…

7 years ago