Outbreaks & Recalls

Trader Joe’s Basil Salmonella Outbreak

Just yesterday, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

1 year ago

Hepatitis A Exposure at Main Deck Prompts Call for Prophylaxis Vaccination

A potential hepatitis A exposure at Main Deck restaurant prompts a Yates County civic alert for those who dined at…

1 year ago

Could Freezing Oysters Reduce the Risk of Vibrio Infections?

Could freezing oysters reduce the risk of Vibrio infections? Scientists say, yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

1 year ago

Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Cows in Idaho, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas. What Does This Mean for the Milk Supply?

Recent reports of bird flu detected in dairy cows in four states so far may explain some herd production losses.…

1 year ago

Shawnee Milling Company Issues Recall on Flour Due to Potential Cross-Contamination with Egg, Milk.

The Shawnee Milling Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma initiated a recall on flour products on March 28, 2024. This recall, so…

1 year ago

King County Public Health Recently Issued Information on an E. coli Outbreak from PCC Guacamole. At Least Five Cases So Far!

King County Public Health recently issued a foodborne illness outbreak alert for store-made guacamole from PCC. This E. coli outbreak…

1 year ago

Another Trader Joe’s Recall Announcement. Trader Joe’s Recalls Low Sodium Cashews.

Another Trader Joe’s recall is announced. This time for Low Sodium Cashews that may contain the harmful bacterial pathogen, Salmonella.…

1 year ago

Listeria Found in Big Brook Farm Raw Milk Samples. A Snapshot into How Raw Milk is Monitored.

Big Brook Farm raw milk samples tested positive for the deadly bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. The New York State Department of…

1 year ago

FAKE NEWS: Clarkston Quality Inn Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 25 People (Like 20 Years Ago)

A writer going by the name of Heather Frye at the Lewiston Tribune wrote an article that posted just yesterday…

1 year ago

Want Your Cinnamon Unleaded? Avoid These Brands! FDA Issues Alert on Lead in Cinnamon Following Investigation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert for certain brands, as they contain unsafe levels of…

1 year ago