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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 12, 2024
A traceback investigation is the first step in identifying the source of a foodborne outbreak. When people are falling sick, time is of the essence. The faster the outbreak source is discovered, the faster the situation can be remedied (e.g.,… read more
Can You Eat Expired Eggs from the Grocery Store?
Our Blog | August 11, 2024
Can you eat expired eggs from the grocery store? With the rising costs of food, and avian flu influencing the cost of eggs, consumers are looking for ways to hold onto their pennies, nickels, and dimes. This could mean eating… read more
Can a Single Bout of Food Poisoning Result in Chronic Illness by Altering the Gut Microbiome?
Our Blog | August 10, 2024
Can a single bout of food poisoning lead to chronic illness in the long-term? Unfortunately, yes. Some cases of foodborne illness can have lasting effects. In some cases, it can take weeks, if not months for normal bowel behavior to… read more
History of E. coli in Ground Beef
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024
With a recent outbreak associated with E. coli in ground beef and several recent recalls, it is a good time to explore the connection between E. coli and ground beef and uncover the long history between the pathogen and food…. read more
Feedlot Runoff a Huge Concern, Nearly 1000 Cattle Farms Located Near Crop Fields in California
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | August 9, 2024
California produces over 13% of the country’s “agricultural production value. In fact, the state is the nation’s sole producer (generating 99% or more) of several different crops. If you enjoy almonds, artichokes, clingstone peaches, dried plums, figs, olives, persimmons, pomegranates,… read more
Culture-Independent Diagnostic Tests Have Impacted Foodborne Disease Surveillance Data
Food Policy,Our Blog | August 9, 2024
Culture-independent diagnostic tests have greatly impacted the way historical trends in foodborne disease surveillance data can be interpreted. While there are obvious benefits to these new diagnostic techniques; like most things, it comes with its own set of complications. A… read more
FDA Releases Summary Report of Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 9, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published their findings on a sampling project for foodborne pathogens in fresh herbs using basil, cilantro, and parsley, especially Cyclospora in Fresh Herbs. This “sampling assignment” was a part of the FDA… read more
Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens More Than 100 People
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024
Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora outbreak sickens more than 100 people. Health officials are investigating a cyclosporiasis infection outbreak that has sickened over 100 people so far. A Cary, North Carolina Cyclospora outbreak lawsuit is coming. Here’s what you need to… read more
Wake County Cyclospora Lawsuit
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 8, 2024
Over 134 people are sick in Wake County, North Carolina with Cyclospora illnesses linked to 3 restaurants. A Wake County Cyclospora Lawsuit is coming. Here’s what you need to know: About the Wake County Cyclospora Outbreak Health officials confirmed Wednesday… read more
Huge Kroger Recall Due to Listeria Concerns
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 7, 2024
A huge Kroger recall has been announced for various cut vegetable and dip products due to Listeria contamination concerns. This recall comes about the same time as a large, multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat. Here’s what… read more