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Trader Joe’s Basil Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 18, 2024
Just yesterday, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their investigation into a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to fresh basil products sold at Trader Joe’s… read more
Could Freezing Oysters Reduce the Risk of Vibrio Infections?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | April 11, 2024
Could freezing oysters reduce the risk of Vibrio infections? Scientists say, yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 80,000 people become sick with vibriosis – the illness associated with Vibrio bacterial infections – in the… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | April 8, 2024
Recent reports of bird flu detected in dairy cows in four states so far may explain some herd production losses. But what does this mean for the milk supply? Is it safe? Here’s what we know so far. Bird Flu… read more
Shawnee Milling Company Issues Recall on Flour Due to Potential Cross-Contamination with Egg, Milk.
Food Allergens,Food Allergy,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 7, 2024
The Shawnee Milling Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma initiated a recall on flour products on March 28, 2024. This recall, so far limited to their 5 lb bags of Food Club brand All Purpose Flour is due to potential contamination with… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 25, 2024
King County Public Health recently issued a foodborne illness outbreak alert for store-made guacamole from PCC. This E. coli outbreak from PCC guacamole has been linked to 5 cases so far, with one serious enough to require hospitalization. This outbreak… read more
Another Trader Joe’s Recall Announcement. Trader Joe’s Recalls Low Sodium Cashews.
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 21, 2024
Another Trader Joe’s recall is announced. This time for Low Sodium Cashews that may contain the harmful bacterial pathogen, Salmonella. Why does this store have so many recalls? It all comes down to how they privately label their products. But… read more
Listeria Found in Big Brook Farm Raw Milk Samples. A Snapshot into How Raw Milk is Monitored.
Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | March 21, 2024
Big Brook Farm raw milk samples tested positive for the deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets discovered Listeria monocytogenes (commonly referred to as Listeria) during routine sampling activities on March 13, 2024. The… read more
FAKE NEWS: Clarkston Quality Inn Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 25 People (Like 20 Years Ago)
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 21, 2024
A writer going by the name of Heather Frye at the Lewiston Tribune wrote an article that posted just yesterday (but really 20 years ago) about an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to a Clarkston Quality Inn in Clarkston, Washington…. read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 15, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert for certain brands, as they contain unsafe levels of lead in cinnamon. Acute, and especially prolonged exposure to products containing lead is harmful. Particularly in children. Check your pantry… read more
Cilantro Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak at Alabama Restaurant and Beyond
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 15, 2024
Cilantro linked to Cyclospora outbreak at Alabama restaurant proves to be much larger than initially perceived. However, it was the uptick of this fairly rare illness domestically that revealed a much larger foodborne problem. Uptick in Alabama Cyclospora Cases Prompts… read more