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E coli O121 Outbreak Announced, Source a Mystery
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 14, 2021
Ecoli O121 is back in the news with a mystery source. Here’s what we know about this E coli O121 Outbreak: 15 people are sick from an unknown number of states. We do know that more than one state is… read more
Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 9, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Health announced today their investigation into a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to the Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea in Minnesota. Thus far, two cases have been confirmed as part of this Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea… read more
Cooked Chicken Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 3, 2021
On July 2, 2021, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced their investigation a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. This PreCooked Chicken Listeria Outbreak… read more
Legionnaires Bacteria Found in School
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 2, 2021
Last week, officials in Ohio and Pennsylvania announced that they had found Legionella bacteria in multiple schools. Legionella bacteria, or Legionella pneumophila, causes Legionnaires disease; a serious form of pneumonia that can result in lung failure and death. Legionella can… read more
Yogurt E. coli Outbreak Sickens 11 Kids
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2021
An outbreak of E. coli, which is believed to have started in early March, now includes 11 confirmed cases, including six children under the age of 10. The ongoing investigation by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has identified… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 26, 2021
The CDC and FDA have identified another Salmonella outbreak – this one linked to Frozen Cooked Shrimp products. This Salmonella Shrimp Outbreak comes after an import alert back in March. Here’s what we know: Quick Facts: Illnesses: 6 Hospitalizations: 2… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 13, 2021
The FDA warns, eating as little as 2 ounces of black licorice a day for two weeks could cause an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia, especially for folks over 40. The glycyrrhizin acid, found in black licorice and many other… read more
Several Maquoketa Iowa Children Have E. coli – Source a Mystery
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 10, 2021
Several news outlets out of Maquoketa, Iowa are reporting severe E. coli illnesses in children – some of which have developed a rare, life-threatening complication. Some of these children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can lead to… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 1, 2021
A recent case of norovirus at an Arby’s in Springfield, Illinois serves as a reminder that, while things start to get better in the United States, there are still a range of foodborne illnesses that we need to stay vigilant… read more
Suspected Outbreak Linked to Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 21, 2021
The USDA has announced that there is a suspected Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Salmonella Outbreak currently under investigation. At this time, there are no details surrounding this outbreak, apart from the identified food source. More information will be forthcoming as… read more