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Ecoli O103 Beef Recalls Keep Rolling In
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 25, 2019
In the wake of an Ecoli O103 outbreak that is believed to be linked to beef, we are seeing several Ecoli O103 Beef Recalls. But are these all related? On April 23, 2019, a Georgia based establishment – K2D foods,… read more
Salmonella Melon Outbreak Gets Bigger
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 24, 2019
CDC, FDA and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has led to now 117 illnesses in 10 states and 32 hospitalizations. Officials have linked this outbreak to pre-cut melons sold by… read more
Ground Beef Recall in Wake of Ecoli O103 Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 24, 2019
K2D Foods, a Georgia based establishment is recalling 113,424 pounds of ground beef products that might be contaminated with Ecoli O103, USDA announced on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the K2D Ground Beef Recall: The beef products… read more
Is K2D Foods dba Colorado Premium Foods the Source of the Multistate E. coli O103 Outbreak?
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 24, 2019
Late yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the Ecoli O103 outbreak that has rocked the nation has expanded to 156 people with confirmed illnesses with the outbreak strain of E. coli O103 in 10 states. Of… read more
What’s Going on with El Pollo Loco in Modesto?
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 19, 2019
What to do when there seems to be a cluster of foodborne illnesses centered around a business, but you can’t be sure? Take the case of El Pollo Loco in Modesto, California. Genetic fingerprinting seemed to indicate that it was… read more
Salmonella Melon Outbreak – History Repeats Itself
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 18, 2019
During the summer of 2018, America saw a large foodborne illness outbreak entirely dependent upon contaminated melons. Health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that dozens of individuals across multiple states were sickened with Salmonella… read more
Listeria Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 17, 2019
The CDC just announced yet another outbreak this month. This one involves something most of us eat everyday. The pathogen: Listeria. Here’s what you need to know about the Listeria deli meat cheese outbreak. The Outbreak According to the early… read more
A Scientist Explains How Does Bacteria Get in Melons
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 17, 2019
It’s that time of year again. As the temperatures begin to defrost and food sharing holidays come into full swing, we experience another cut melon outbreak – and subsequent recall. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with… read more
Put Down Those Chopsticks! There’s a Salmonella Tuna Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 16, 2019
First, its pre-cut melons. Now its sushi, well tuna to be more specific. April is turning into a busy month for outbreaks. We are in the midst of a Salmonella Tuna Outbreak. Here’s what you need to know: The Outbreak… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 16, 2019
What is Salmonella carrau, which was implicated in the recent recall of pre-cut fruits from Caito Foods? And what is the deal with Salmonella carrau and melons? Does this Serotype Just Like Melons? Salmonella carrau is a relatively rare serotype…. read more