Outbreaks & Recalls

12 Active FDA Investigations With 8 Ongoing to Pay Attention To

Outbreaks & Recalls | November 17, 2024

There are currently 12 active FDA investigations consumers should be paying attention to. Eight of which continue to include new cases. Here’s what you need to know about these active FDA investigations and what you should look out for. 12… read more

Another Large, Ready-to-Eat Poultry Listeria Recall

Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 17, 2024

Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced another large, ready-to-eat poultry recall that consumers should check for. The USDA, the food safety governing body for this type of product, announced the recall for various ready-to-eat and precooked… read more

Rockwood Summit Ecoli Outbreak

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 15, 2024

The St. Louis Department of Health have announced an outbreak of Ecoli illnesses linked to not one but two catered events on behalf of Rockwood Summit High School. Here is everything we know about this Rockwood Summit Ecoli Outbreak: Rockwood… read more

King County Announces Norovirus Outbreak at Kirkland McDonald’s is Over

Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 15, 2024

Seattle’s King County announces norovirus outbreak at Kirkland McDonald’s is over. I’ll take a cheeseburger and a side of norovirus. Said no one. Ever! But that could be what happened for some patrons at a certain Kirkland, Washington McDonald’s restaurant…. read more

Local Hospital System Reports Recent Uptick of Salmonella in Fort Worth Children

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | November 7, 2024

A recent uptick of Salmonella in Fort Worth pediatric patients has a local hospital system concerned. A press release warning parents that “various Cook Children’s locations are experiencing a spike in cases of Salmonella” was published on November 4, 2024…. read more

Food Poisoning in Jessup Maryland Prompts “Mini Disaster Alert” at Local Hospitals

Outbreaks & Recalls | November 1, 2024

What started out as a fun company function led to gastrointestinal disaster when food poisoning in Jessup Maryland prompted a “mini disaster alert” at local hospitals. At least forty-six patients were transported to the hospital with food poisoning symptoms. What… read more

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Beef Not Linked to E. coli Outbreak

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 28, 2024

After a major scare with the infamous McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and a recent outbreak of E. coli it has been confirmed that it was indeed not the beef that caused the outbreak, but instead the slivered onions. In a recently… read more

McDonalds E. coli Outbreak, 49 Sick and 1 Death

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 22, 2024

Today a new outbreak has been announced by the CDC linked to the ever-popular fast food chain, McDonalds. So far, 49 people are sick in 10 states, and one person has died. Here is everything we know about this McDonalds… read more

What to Do During a Shigella Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 16, 2024

Those in areas with an active outbreak may be wondering what to do during a Shigella outbreak as the number of illnesses rise. Understanding what the symptoms are so that you can respond right away can help prevent additional infections… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease in Co-Op City Sickens At Least Two, Likely More.

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024

At least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Co-Op City have been reported. But there are likely more. This serious pneumonia infection is likely related to a cooling tower contaminated with the bacterial pathogen, Legionella. A sign that city and… read more