Outbreaks & Recalls

E. coli Case Count Reaches 53 – Consumer Reports Suggests Avoiding Romaine Lettuce Amid E. coli Outbreak? What Will You Do?

Consumer Reports is a non-profit, independent organization that offers rigorous research, journalism, policy expertise, and consumer insights to provide the…

8 years ago

Nearly 200 Million Eggs Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears

FDA is currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs being produced at Rose Acre Farms' Hyde County Farm. The authorities…

8 years ago

Déjà vu, Romaine and E. coli Unfortunate Bedfellows Once Again. Romaine and E. coli Unfortunate Bedfellows Once Again. Wait…

It feels like déjà vu. Romaine lettuce and E. coli are threatening our lives again, one salad at a time.  This E.…

8 years ago

Don’t Just Sit There! Get Rid of Those Eggs!

As I found myself making my children a breakfast of fried eggs yesterday, I happened upon the Food and Drug…

8 years ago

Could Something Ominous Be Lurking in Your Lettuce? E. coli Strikes Again!

What’s scarier than a monster that attacks anything that makes a sound?  While thankfully we aren’t forced to live in…

8 years ago

E. coli in Romaine – Not Worth the Gamble Right Now

Your salad is dangerous again. Well, if it contains romaine it is. As if one outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in lettuce…

8 years ago

This Week in Recalls – Kimchi Soup, Beef Jerky, and Pork Products

By: Heather Williams Undeclared Allergen An undeclared allergen recall is issued when the contents of a food product do not…

8 years ago